Peter Nelson was born in Seattle , Washington , and attended the University of Washington where he received his bachelors of art in French. After receiving his degree, he went directly into law school under scholarship at California Western School of Law in San Diego, was on Law Review, and completed his studies one year early under an accelerated program. Part of his law studies were finished in
Paris in an international law program. He passed the California State Bar the first time and was admitted to practice law at the age of 24. In 1993 he then went on to pass the Washington State Bar. He started out as an entertainment lawyer in Beverly Hills, and also worked in immigration law, criminal and civil law, bankruptcy, and workers’ compensation. In 1996 he founded his personal injury practice, following in the footsteps of his father and his two brothers, all three of whom are also lawyers. Nelson’s practice specializes in personal injury, with a focus on auto accidents. He has successfully handled hundreds of auto accidents, truck accidents, bicycle accidents, slip and falls, and other injury cases. At Peter A. Nelson, APLC, the focus is on you. Nelson and his dedicated, experienced staff strive to give the best service possible and obtain the best results for those who are in need of representation. Nelson understands people, and comes from a family that has always sought to help and understand others. He also speaks French and Italian, has lived and studied in France, and owns a retail wine business, and is currently studying to pass the Master Sommelier Exam. His wife is Vietnamese, and his brother lived in Shanghai with his Chinese wife and family for many years. He has helped hundreds of clients of every walk of life over his long career. He also works on every case personally, and prides himself on fixing “broken” cases that other attorneys have faltered on. If you need new representation, Mr. Nelson can take care of everything, and make changing attorneys a very simple process. If you have been injured in an accident, visit Peter A. Nelson, APLC for a free consultation. Nelson will take charge of your case, and fight for the best possible settlement.