


Mr. Nelson has been practicing family law in California for over 30 years. His expertise and integrity have earned him a reputation as one of the best family law attorneys in the legal community.
Prior to going into private practice, Mr. Nelson was the Chief Staff Attorney for the United States Federal Government Department of Health, Education and Welfare. Over the years, Jack Nelson has represented clients at numerous state jury and court trials, at hearings and motions, as well as at federal jury trials. He has also been a guest speaker for the Insurance Industry (Plaintiff’s perspective), lectured at law school on the subjects of Trial Practice and Social Security Law.
Mr. Nelson has served as a mediator in many civil/family law matters. He is a Certified Judge Pro Tem for Orange County and Los Angeles County.
American Bar Association
California Bar Association
South Bay Bar Association
Orange County Bar Association
Admitted to all courts in the State of California and U.S. District Court for the Central District of California
Licensed to practice law in the State of California on June 17, 1977.
State Bar number 73958
College:
Law Schools:
Organization of new corporations and LLCs
Preparation of business contracts and agreements
Operation, management and dissolution of companies
Fictitious Business Name (DBA) filings
Preparation of applications to various administrative agencies,
including Medi-Cal, Public Utilities Commission, Contractors State
License Board, Pharmacy Board, Federal Maritime Commission, etc.
Collections
Dissolution of marriage (contested and non-contested divorce)
Property and debt division
Paternity matters
Spousal support (alimony)
Post-judgment modification issues
Guardianship
Domestic violence restraining order
Mediation of disputes
Irrevocable Trust
Power of Attorney
Special Needs Trust
Conservatorship
Life Insurance Trust
Visa for a victim of serious crimes (U-Visa)
Immigration Through a Family Member