Susan Nelson
Baylor School of Law
OVERVIEW
Practice Areas
Immigration Law
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
| Texas |
Languages
| Spoken | Written | |
|---|---|---|
| Spanish |
Professional Experience
| Adjunct Professor, Baylor School of Law | -Current |
| Attorney, The Nelson Law Firm, P.C. | - |
Education
| Baylor University School of Law - Baylor University | Law | ||
| Baylor University | B.S. | Education, Music |
Professional Activities
| Section Representative to Board of Directors | State Bar of Texas | 2011-Current | |
| Details: Representing the State Bar Sections on the Board of Directors (a non-voting position). | |||
| Member | American Immigration Lawyers Association | 2003-2010 | |
| Board of Advisors | Waco Regional Immigration Center | 2007-2009 | |
| Chair | State Bar of Texas, Litigation Section Council | 2006-2007 | |
| Details: Member of the Litigation Section Council 1997-present; Officer, 2003-2008 | |||
| President | Waco-McLennan County Bar Association | 2006-2007 | |
| Details: Member -- 1990-present; Board of Directors -- 1996-2008; Officer -- 2002-2008 | |||
Professional Affiliations
| Member, Texas State Bar | -Current |
WEBSITES & BLOGS
Texas Immigration Lawyer Blog
Groups Call for Deportation Suspension for Immigrants Affected by Overhaul Hoping our friends and clients from West are okay AILA’s 8 Points from the Senate Immigration Bill For Immigration Law, a Divided Pathway Emerges Why Are Some Still UnDACAmented? Florida Bar Denies Admission to Undocumented Immigrant A Story from the Mexican "Repatriation" of the Great Depression Young Immigrants find help at Baylor Law School clinic AP Stylebook drops the "I" word
The Nelson Law Firm Blog
Lawyers advertising while they are still pulling bodies out of the rubble or before the funerals in bad taste Hoping our friends and clients from West are okay. David Schleicher, Is legislating from the judicial bench suddenly acceptable? The Courthouse Drive: worth getting on I-35 to see Local attorney, Susan I. Nelson, discusses current immigration issues Federal jury awards $2.25 million to widow of inmate who died at Brooks County Detention Center Baylor University Law School Launches Clinic to Help Young Immigrants Statesman Editorial Board Commentary: Tort reform's slight impact no shock New study: Tort reform has not reduced health care costs in Texas
SOCIAL MEDIA
RT @dkbib: Major CA9 Decision re Mexico, Zetas, Asylum, Withholding, CAT: Tapia Madrigal v. Holder http://lnkd.in/SnuZiY
— Susan Nelson (@TexImmLaw) 4 days ago
RT @tedhesson: Meet the Anti-Immigration Reform All Stars http://uninews.us/10VX97Z
— Susan Nelson (@TexImmLaw) 4 days ago
Groups Call for Deportation Suspension for Immigrants Affected by Overhaul @nytimes @JuliaPrestonnyt #CIR http://bit.ly/12yokIR
— Susan Nelson (@TexImmLaw) 5 days ago
RT @ariannahuff: "The Departed": Obama Administration's disgraceful record on deportation, from @elisefoley http://huff.to/10d9bcH
— Susan Nelson (@TexImmLaw) May 4, 2013
RT @TexasTribune: TX House #immigration resolution now criticizes "amnesty," @nachoaguilar reports. http://trib.it/104MBUM #txlege
— Susan Nelson (@TexImmLaw) May 2, 2013
RT @TexBusiness: Unlawful Legal Services Provider Shut Down: Texas Business reports: AUSTIN – The Texas Attorney General’s Offi... http://t.co/zefiiivAuA
— Susan Nelson (@TexImmLaw) April 28, 2013
RT @PolitiFactTexas: Texas congressman says al Qaeda has camps in Mexico. Experts say if so, that's news to them: http://bit.ly/11L15JG
— Susan Nelson (@TexImmLaw) April 24, 2013
RT @LatPoliticalAve: As Mexican families return home, US-educated kids struggle to adapt http://t.co/gM32fPHGnR via @CSMonitor
— Susan Nelson (@TexImmLaw) April 24, 2013
RT @dkbib: Is DACA Illegal? A Dallas Court Says, 'Maybe' http://lnkd.in/X_zUSn
— Susan Nelson (@TexImmLaw) April 24, 2013
RT @nprnews: Justices Say U.S. Improperly Deported Man Over Marijuana http://n.pr/12cVQFB
— Susan Nelson (@TexImmLaw) April 23, 2013
CONTACT & MAP
River Square Center
2nd St. and Franklin Ave.
Suite 310
Waco, TX 76701
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Toll-Free: (866) 900 Ext. 1012
Telephone: (254) 754 Ext. 9990
Fax: (254) 754 Ext. 9992
Mailing Address
P.O. Box 1
Waco, TX 76703
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About Susan Nelson
Texas Attorney representing individuals and businesses in immigration matters, general civil litigation and insurance claims.
I began my career as an attorney handling insurance, personal injury and employment law cases. I got into immigration law when my husband and I adopted a child from Russia. We were two lawyers, and we needed help to navigate the complex immigration process. After our experience with the adoption, I started receiving calls from other attorneys and individuals who knew of my experience. I began practicing immigration law beyond pro bono cases in 2003, and it is now where I spend the majority of my time.
I like immigration law because it allows me to help people unite their families and live the American dream. I am often frustrated by the current state of the law when I see deserving people whose families are being torn apart without remedy or recourse.
I began my career as an attorney handling insurance, personal injury and employment law cases. I got into immigration law when my husband and I adopted a child from Russia. We were two lawyers, and we needed help to navigate the complex immigration process. After our experience with the adoption, I started receiving calls from other attorneys and individuals who knew of my experience. I began practicing immigration law beyond pro bono cases in 2003, and it is now where I spend the majority of my time.
I like immigration law because it allows me to help people unite their families and live the American dream. I am often frustrated by the current state of the law when I see deserving people whose families are being torn apart without remedy or recourse.
