Ryan T. Nelson
Attorney
Mr. Nelson was born and raised in the Central Valley, with Visalia being his home for over 30 years. After graduating from Golden West High School, he attended law school while working at the Washington State Attorney General’s Office. He then worked for one year as a law clerk in the Fourth District Court, Department II, in Elko, Nevada. He returned to Visalia in 2009, to join Nelson, Rozier, & Christenson and continue practicing law.
Mr. Nelson currently practices in the areas of personal injury and education law. He also practices in insurance defense with a focus on Civil Rights litigation. He is admitted to practice before California and Federal Courts.
He remains active in the community through coaching local athletic teams and by serving in his church and other local organizations. Mr. Nelson is married and has 4 children.
Bar Admissions
- California, 2008
- U.S. District Court Eastern District of California, 2010
Education
- Gonzaga University School of Law, Spokane, Washington
Juris Doctor – 2008 - Brigham Young University
B.S., Bachelor of Science – 2004
Major: Recreation Management
Representative Clients
- Visalia Unified School District
- City of Lemoore
- City of Tulare
Professional Associations
- Tulare County Bar Association, Member, 2010 to Present
- Rotary Club of Visalia, Member, 2010 to Present
Past Employment Positions
- Nevada Fourth Judicial Court, Dept. II, Judicial Clerk, 2008 to 2009City of Lemoore
Pro-Bono Activities
- Rotary Club, 2010 to Present