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Joel Nelson was born in Lincoln, Nebraska, on November 19, 1971. He graduated from Grinnell College in 1994 with a degree in English and was co-captain of the baseball team. He graduated from the University of Nebraska College of Law in 1997.
From 1997 to 1998, Nelson was a staff attorney with Legal Services of Southeast Nebraska. He is a graduate of the National Institute for Trial Advocacy (NITA) National Session and served as judicial law clerk to the Honorable Richard D. Sievers of the Nebraska Court of Appeals from 1998 to 1999.
Mr. Nelson joined the firm in 1999 where his practice centers on personal injury, workers’ compensation, insurance defense, and other civil litigation. His experience includes over 20 jury trials, over 40 workers’ compensation trials, and 5 arguments to the Nebraska Supreme Court. Nelson both brings and defends civil lawsuits, and is experienced in handling insurance coverage disputes and third-party negligence claims arising from work injuries.
Areas of Practice:
- Personal Injury
- Workers’ Compensation
- Civil Litigation
Education:
- University of Nebraska College of Law, Lincoln, Nebraska, 1997
J.D. - Grinnell College, Grinnell, Iowa, 1994
B.A., English
Honors: Baseball Co-Captain
Past Employment Positions:
- Honorable Richard D. Sievers of the Nebraska Court of Appeals, Judicial Law Clerk, 1998 – 1999
- Legal Services of Southeast Nebraska, Staff Attorney, 1997 – 1998

