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Attorney Profile

Keith M. Nelson

Keith Nelson

McCurley, Orsinger, McCurley, Nelson & Downing LLP
5950 Sherry Lane, 8th Floor
Dallas, TX 75225

Dallas

Texas (TX)

Contact Contact Keith M. Nelson
T: 214-273-2400
F: 214-273-2470

Visit: www.momnd.com
Practice Areas: Family Law (100%)

Family Law

Law School: Baylor Law School

Profile

A widely published author, frequent lecturer and highly respected Family Law attorney, Keith Nelson is a name partner in the law offices of McCurley Orsinger McCurley Nelson & Downing, one of the largest and most respected Family Law firms in the Southwest. Board certified in Family Law, Nelson has specific expertise in topics including the psychological aspects in divorce and custody matters, jurisdiction, custody, visitation, common-law marriage and Amicus Attorney arrangements. Nelson is particularly interested in issues involving children and has extensive experience in addressing the psychological impact of custody and divorce litigation on children and their parents.

Selected To

Texas Super Lawyers 2011
Texas Super Lawyers 2010
Texas Super Lawyers 2009
Texas Super Lawyers 2008
Texas Super Lawyers 2007
Texas Super Lawyers 2006
Texas Super Lawyers 2005
Texas Super Lawyers 2004
Texas Super Lawyers 2003

About Keith Nelson

Admitted: 1983, Texas

Professional Webpage: www.momnd.com/Bio/KeithNelson.asp

Honors and Awards:

  • Honored by Texas Super Lawyer magazine annually since 2003; Recognized by Best Lawyers in America annually since 2006.

Special Licenses/Certifications:

  • Board Certified Family Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization 1988. Admitted: State Bar of Texas, 1983; U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas and the U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, 5th Circuit.

Bar/Professional Activity:

  • Frequent Lecturer and Author on Family Law related topics since 1990; Board Certified in Family Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization; Fellow, American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers; Barrister, Annette Stewart Inn of Court; Member, American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers Special Concerns of Children Committee and Custody Evaluations Committee; Member, Texas Academy of Family Law Specialists; Member, American Bar Association Family Law Section; Member, State Bar of Texas, Family Law Section; Past President, Irving Bar Association; Member and Past Board Member, Dallas Bar Association, Family Law Section; Member, Texas Supreme Court Advisory Committee on Child Support and Visitation Guidelines; Past Board Member, Children's Hope Chest; Member, National Association of Counsel for Children; Former Consultant, Lawyers Against Domestic Violence.

Scholarly Lectures and Writings:

  • Curriculum Vitae available upon request, as too numerous to list

Other Outstanding Achievements:

  • Fellow, American Academy of Matrimomial Lawyers, 1993
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