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James Nelson

James Nelson

Nelson MacNeil Rayfield Trial Attorneys, P.C.
  • Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury, Products Liability
  • Oregon
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Biography

Jim Nelson’s interest in becoming trial lawyer started in high school, where he participated in debates. He followed his interest at Oregon State University, where he obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in Speech Communication with an emphasis on theories of persuasion. He was an active member of the Oregon State Debate Team. He received useful training for his later legal career as a military policeman in the United States Army.

After his honorable discharge from the Army, he attended Willamette University School of Law, where he obtained his Doctorate degree in Jurisprudence. In law school, he was selected as the Best Oral Advocate in the Moot Court competition by three judges from the Oregon Supreme Court. In law school, he worked part-time as a faculty member of Willamette University teaching speech and debate to undergraduate students.

MG 4663After law school, he honed his trial skills as a Deputy District Attorney, prosecuting numerous trial cases for nearly three years. In 1976, he joined an Albany, Oregon law firm, where he concentrated on trial practice and for 11 years, worked for insurance companies and major corporations defending personal injury claims, wrongful death claims, and product liability claims. In 1991, he decided to limit his representation to individuals and consumers and quit representing insurance companies. Over his career, Jim has successfully tried hundreds of jury trials and has helped his clients successfully settle thousands of personal injury claims.

Jim has been an active member in his community. He was selected as the Junior First Citizen of Albany by the Albany Chamber of Commerce. He has been the President of the Oregon Jaycees. He has been a board member of numerous charitable foundations and civic organizations. He has been recognized as a Paul Harris Fellow by the Rotary Foundation. He also helped organize the Albany chapter of the Vietnam Veterans of America.

Jim has been married for 37 years and has raised five children. He enjoys the outdoors, camping, hiking and fishing.

Education
Willamette University College of Law
J.D.
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Nelson MacNeil Rayfield Trial Attorneys, P.C.
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Professional Associations
Oregon State Bar  # 742308
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Oregon Trial Lawyers Association
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Rotary Club of Albany
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Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Oregon
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Fees
  • Free Consultation
  • Contingent Fees
Practice Areas
Medical Malpractice
Birth Injury, Medical Misdiagnosis, Pharmacy Errors, Surgical Errors
Personal Injury
Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
Products Liability
Drugs & Medical Devices, Motor Vehicle Defects, Toxic Torts
Additional Practice Areas
  • Car Accidents
  • Insurance Bad Faith
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Nelson MacNeil Rayfield Trial Attorneys, P.C.
435 NW 4th St.
Corvallis, OR 97330
Telephone: (541) 745-3946
Nelson MacNeil Rayfield Trial Attorneys, P.C.
421 Water Ave NE, Suite 4200
Albany, OR 97321
Telephone: (541) 928-9147
Fax: (541) 928-3621