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Personal Injury Lawyer, Eric D. Nielsen is the founding partner of The Nielsen Law Firm, PC and has over 40 years experience fighting for the rights of injured
people. We have helped clients in cases involving car accidents, workplace injuries, wrongful death, amputation, traumatic brain injury, child injuries, premises liability incidents and many more.
100% of Practice Devoted to Litigation
Board Certified Personal Injury Trial Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization
1991 – Present
California, 2023
U.S. District Court Central District of California, 2023
U.S. District Court Eastern District of California, 2023
U.S. District Court Northern District of California, 2023
U.S. District Court Southern District of Texas, 1982
U.S. District Court Eastern District of Texas, 1984 U.S. District Court Western District of Texas, 1996
U.S. District Court Northern District of Texas, 2018
United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, 2018
Washington, 2017
The University of Texas School of Law • Austin, TX
J.D. (High Honors) – 1982
Grand Chancellor
West Publishing Award Third Year Student With Highest GPA
University of Houston, Houston, Texas
B.A. (Summa Cum Laude) – 1978
English, Spanish
Eric D. Nielsen
Board Certified Personal Injury Specialist- Texas Board of Legal Specialization
As founder of The Nielsen Law Firm, P.C., Eric D. Nielsen is committed to representing injured people in California and Texas. Eric focuses his practice on litigating and trying personal injury cases that involve the following matters: wrongful death, paralysis, traumatic brain injuries, amputations, burns, electric shocks, fractures, surgeries, and herniated spinal discs. These kinds of injuries are often caused by motor vehicle collisions including 18-wheeler and drunk driver collisions, on the job injuries such as falls or injuries caused by defective machines or the negligence of co-employees, inflatable “bounce house” injuries, swimming pool or water park injuries, and injuries caused by premises defects in businesses, churches or homes. Eric represents adults and a large number of children.
Eric was born and grew up in the San Diego, California area and attended Monte Vista High School in Spring Valley, California. Eric played goalkeeper for his high school soccer team and for the University of Houston. After graduating summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of Houston in 1978, Eric went on to earn a Juris Doctor from The University of Texas School of Law, graduating with High Honors in 1982. While in law school, Eric was named Grand Chancellor of the University of Texas School of Law’s academic honor society, the Chancellors*.
A fierce advocate for his clients in the courtroom, Eric has a proven track record of securing favorable verdicts and settlements for his clients. As a result of his achievements, he has earned the highest possible rating of “AV Preeminent**” for more than 20 years from Martindale-Hubbell and a “Superb” rating from Avvo. Eric is Board Certified in Personal Injury Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization and has been continuously since 1991.
Eric is admitted to practice law in the State of Texas, the State of California, and the State of Washington. California, in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California, in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California, and the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. Eric is also admitted to practice law in the State of Texas, in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas, in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas, and in U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas, and in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas. Eric is also admitted to practice law in the State of Washington.
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Enhance your firm’s client services in the critical times following an injury by partnering with The Nielsen Law Firm. Our team of passionate legal professionals is dedicated to offering peace of mind and the support needed for recovery. With a partnership grounded in our shared passion for justice, combined with our extensive knowledge and years of experience, your clients will gain the confidence they need to regain control over their lives.
CONSULT WITH A SKILLED PERSONAL INJURY TRIAL ATTORNEY
Refer your clients to us for expert Litigation and trial support in cases of personal injury. The Nielsen Law Firm strives to ensure that no client settles for less than they deserve. With over 40 years of experience trying cases in Texas, our commitment extends to taking cases to trial if necessary. Partner with us for dedicated service and achieve the best outcomes for your clients!
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