RONALD L. NELSON
St. Petersburg,FL
Summary
25 years of law practice experience in various areas of law including, but not limited to, litigation of civil and employment matters
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Caretaker for Elderly Mother
Flordy E. Nelson
01.2020 - Current
- Provided compassionate care and support to individuals, ensuring comfort and well-being.
- Maintained clean, safe living environments through regular sanitation and upkeep procedures.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, promoting independence and enhancing quality of life.
- Developed personalized care plans in collaboration with healthcare professionals and family members.
President and Attorney
Law Office of Ronald L. Nelson, P.A.
12.1994 - 12.2019
- Research and draft pleadings, motions, discovery, memoranda, etc.;
- Provide counsel to clients regarding potential and actual litigation matters, including proposing strategic and creative approaches to resolving disputes and assessing and managing risk;
- Trial attorney;
- Bankruptcy practice and procedure
- Negotiate settlements for various types of claims, including personal injury and employment;
- Former Circuit/Civil Mediator
- Representing clients in wrongful termination/discrimination employment claims, wage and hour disputes, personal injury claims, real estate, evictions, contract drafting and litigation;
- Representing clients before the EEOC and Florida Commission on Human Relations regarding employment disputes;
- Representing clients in unemployment claims and hearings;
- Human Resource Administrator.
Law Clerk
Law Office of Pigott & Ward
08.1993 - 05.1994
- Research, discovery, memoranda, etc.
- Drafted demand letters
Law Clerk
Law Office of Brown & Hixon
01.1992 - 05.1993
- Research, discovery, memoranda, etc.
- Drafted demand letters
Education
Juris Doctor -
Thurgood Marshall School of Law
Houston, TX05.1994
Bachelor of Music - undefined
Indiana University
Bloomington, IN06.1988
High School -
Boca Ciega High School
Gulfport, FL06.1982
Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Lexis Nexus
- Westlaw
- Adobe Acrobat
- Customer Service
- Administrative Experience
- Excel
- Typing 40-50 wpm
Activities
- Fred G. Minnis, Sr. Bar Association, Past Treasurer
- Mt. Zion AME Church, Board of Stewards, St. Petersburg, FL
- Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., member
- Bethel AME Church, Former Board of Stewards, St. Petersburg, FL
- Sickle Cell Disease of St. Petersburg, Former Board of Directors, St. Petersburg, FL
Personal Information
Title: MANAGING ATTORNEY
Timeline
Caretaker for Elderly Mother
Flordy E. Nelson
01.2020 - Current
President and Attorney
Law Office of Ronald L. Nelson, P.A.
12.1994 - 12.2019
Law Clerk
Law Office of Pigott & Ward
08.1993 - 05.1994
Law Clerk
Law Office of Brown & Hixon
01.1992 - 05.1993
Bachelor of Music - undefined
Indiana University
Juris Doctor -
Thurgood Marshall School of Law
High School -
Boca Ciega High School