robert nelson
partner
As a Senior Partner with our firm, Mr. Nelson is a leader in all practices. He has been practicing law in Oklahoma for over 30 years and has earned the respect of fellow attorneys for his vast experience and notable judgments. His experience in representing individuals, corporate clients, and insurance companies have placed him among the top attorneys in the state and makes him invaluable for individuals in need of knowledgeable consultation or representation on a host of issues. Likewise, his 30 years of experience in medical malpractice, products liability, employment law and more, have given him a diversity of knowledge that ensures our clients are receiving expert guidance and representation. Mr. Nelson has tried cases from both sides of the courtroom, plaintiff and defense, and therefore has acquired a diverse understanding of successful courtroom tactics and juror persuasion. His practice areas include: products liability and medical malpractice, employment practices, auto insurance defense, legal and accountants malpractice, civil rights and police misconduct litigation, insurance coverage questions, bad faith litigation on behalf of insurance companies, insurance agent malpractice, securities fraud litigation.
Education
East Central University (B.S., 1977)
University of Oklahoma School of Law (J.D., 1979)
Admissions
Oklahoma District Courts
Oklahoma Appellate Courts
U.S. District Court, Western District of Oklahoma
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Oklahoma
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Oklahoma
U.S. Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit
U.S. Supreme Court
Memberships
Oklahoma Bar Association
Oklahoma County Bar Association
Canadian County Bar Association
Honors and Awards
Fellow – American College of Trial Lawyers
Member – American Board of Trial Advocacy
Outstanding Young Lawyer, 1984 – Oklahoma Bar Association
Rated AV by Martindale Hubbell Legal Registry
Oklahoma Super Lawyer
Frequent lecturer and author for the Oklahoma Bar Association
Lecturer for Oklahoma Trial Lawyers Association