Kathleen A. Nelson

Kathleen A. Nelson

Areas of Practice

Kathleen A. Nelson focuses her practice on complex commercial litigation, specializing in environmental insurance litigation and mortgage and consumer finance litigation. She represents mortgage brokers and lenders in a variety of disputes, including claims under the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act, Truth in Lending Act and state consumer protection statutes.

Practice Group and Specialty Team Memberships

· Admiralty and Maritime

· Environmental

· Insurance

· Litigation

· Lloyd's of London

· Mortgage and Consumer Finance

Publications

· "What to Know When Layoffs Occur: Understanding the W.A.R.N. Act Can Help Employees and Employers in Shutdowns and Downsizing," Scotsman Guide, January 2008

Awards and Honors

· Washington Law and Politics Magazine Rising Star (2001-2004)

Professional and Community Activities

· Defense Research Institute

· King County Arbitrator

· Phi Alpha Delta Legal Honor Society

· Northwest Insurance Coverage Association

· Contributing author, London Market News, a bi-annual international publication distributed to marine and insurance industry professionals

· Volunteer, Philip C. Jessup International Moot Court Competition

· Volunteer, University of Washington Moot Court Honor Board's Mock Trial Competition

· Volunteer, YMCA Moot Court Competition

· Volunteer, Elder Health Northwest

· Advisory Council ElderFriends