Robert S. Nelson
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About Robert S. Nelson
The Nelson Law Group was founded by Robert S. Nelson, who learned the practice of law in some of the best-known labor and employment firms in the country. The firm prides itself on providing big firm expertise at small firm costs. Mr. Nelson has served as an adjunct professor and guest lecturer of employment law at Stanford Law School. He has also written numerous articles that have appeared in legal and trade publications, the California Chamber of Commerce newsletter, and various law journals. We offer the following specific services to our clients: For employers: Advice and counseling Drafting, reviewing and revising employee handbooks and personnel policies Drafting and/or reviewing employment or partnership agreements, release and settlement agreements, and arbitration agreements Management training (including mandatory sex harassment training) Litigation defense Defense against administrative claims (e.g., Labor Commissioner complaints, OSHA citations, etc.) For employees: Advice and counseling Contract review and revisions Negotiating release and/or settlement agreements Litigation representation Awards and Honors Super Lawyers® Selectees Robert S. Nelson included in a Super Lawyers® list Other Sources of Feedback About Robert S. Nelson Included on the 2026Northern California Super Lawyers list Past Lists 2025 Northern California Super Lawyers list 2024 Northern California Super Lawyers list 2023 Northern California Super Lawyers list 2022 Northern California Super Lawyers list 2021 Northern California Super Lawyers list 2020 Northern California Super Lawyers list 2019 Northern California Super Lawyers list 2018 Northern California Super Lawyers list 2017 Northern California Super Lawyers list 2016 Northern California Super Lawyers list 2015 Northern California Super Lawyers list 2014 Northern California Super Lawyers list 2013 Northern California Super Lawyers list 2012 Northern California Super Lawyers list 2011 Northern California Super Lawyers list 2010 Northern California Super Lawyers list 2009 Northern California Super Lawyers list
Education
Legal Education
- University of San Francisco School of Law, San Francisco, California, 2002
- J.D.
- Honors: cum laude
Non Legal Education
- Duke University, 1995
- B.A.
Classes and Seminars
- Stanford Law School, Adjunct Professor, Employment Law
Published Works
Articles
- "Howard Stern's Lessons for Lame Duck Employees", California Labor & Employment Law Review, Vol. 20, No. 2, April, 2006
- "Policymakers, Take Note: The Force is with Workplace Bloggers", Daily Journal, March, 2006
- "The Theory of the Waiver Scale: An Argument Why Parents Should be Able to Waive Their Children's Tort Liability Claims", 36 U.S.F.L. Rev. 535, 2002
- "Unraveling the Trademark Rope: Tarnishment and Its Proper Place in the Laws of Unfair Competition", 42 I.D.E.A. 133, 2002
Bar Admissions
- California, 2002
Attorney Details
| Full Name | Robert S. Nelson |
| Firm | Nelson Law Group |
| Address | 345 West Portal Avenue, Suite 110, San Francisco, CA 94127 |
| Phone | 866-290-0424 |
| Phone | 415-689-6590 |
| Phone | 415-592-8671 |
| Website | www.rnelsonlawgroup.com |
| New Clients | ✓ Currently accepting |
| Consultation | ✓ Free initial consultation |