"I was injured and I went to Peter Nelson, APLC for help. He got on the case right away, and he always kept me informed about what was happening with my case. In the end he got me a very good settlement, helped me take care of my car, assisted me with lost time from work, and helped me pay all the medical bills. His office did a great job, and I would recommend anyone who was injured to see him."
Kate Tu

Peter A. Nelson, APLC has obtained many substantial verdicts and settlements for injured parties in auto accidents and other injury case throughout his 20 years as an attorney.

Mr. Nelson also handles evictions, and other general areas of law.

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 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 passed 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.

Mr. Nelson’s practice specializes in personal injury, with a focus on auto accidents. He has been at the same location for 10 years in Alhambra , California , just a few minutes east of Los Angeles , and has successfully handled hundreds of auto accident and other injury cases. At Peter A. Nelson, APLC, the focus is on you. Mr. 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. Mr. Nelson understands people, and comes from a family that has always sought to help and understand others. Mr. Nelson speaks French and Italian, has lived and studied in France . His wife is Vietnamese, and his brother lives in Shanghai with his Chinese wife and family. He has helped hundreds of clients, many of whom are Chinese, Taiwanese, Vietnamese, Mexican, Russian, Korean, and Japanese. If you have been injured in an accident, visit Peter A. Nelson, APLC, for a free consultation. Mr. Nelson will take charge of your case, and fight for the best possible settlement.

Professional History:
Member: California State Bar: 1989; Washington State Bar:1993
1996 - Present
Peter A. Nelson, A Professional Law Corporation
Personal Injury Practice: Litigation; Arbitration; Insurance Negotiation.
1992 - 1997
Peter A. Nelson, Attorney at Law
Personal Injury; Civil; Criminal; Workers Compensation; Immigration; Bankruptcy.
1989 - 1992
Byrnes & Tulchin
Entertainment Law: Contracts; Business Litigation.

Education:
1986 - 1989
California Western School of Law, San Diego, CA, J.D.
Law Review 1988
Summer Law Program, Paris France, 1988
Internship: NBC Television Network, Compliance's & Practices Dept.,Burbank, CA
1982 – 1986
University of Washington, B.S French Language & Literature
Study Abroad Program: Nantes, France, 1982

Personal:
Languages: French, Italian
Interests: Wine, Art, Music, Travel, Sports