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J. Robert Nelson
Mr. Nelson recently joined Durham Jones & Pinegar as of counsel to the firm and is a member of the firm's Bankruptcy Section.
PRACTICE AREAS
Bankruptcy & Creditors’ Rights
EDUCATION
University of California at Los Angeles - J.D. (1971)
- Order of the Coif
- Editor, UCLA Law Review
University of California at Los Angeles - B.A., cum laude (1968)
ADMITTED TO PRACTICE
- Utah
- All State and Federal Courts in Utah
- California (inactive)
- Court of Military Appeals
INDUSTRIES
- Financial
ADDITIONAL LANGUAGES
- German
PROFESSIONAL AND CIVIC ACTIVITIES
- Listed in Mountain States Super Lawyers and Best Lawyers in America
PUBLICATIONS
Numerous articles in bar journals and other professional publications, including:
- "Bankruptcy Litigation: Some Practical Pointers," Utah Bar Journal, July/August 2005
- "Bankruptcy Alternatives in the Face of the Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act," Utah Bar Journal, September/October 2006
PRESENTATIONS
- Numerous presentations to state and local bar associations and other professional organizations focusing on corporate reorganization, real estate and airline bankruptcies and related subjects
PRIOR PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
- Of Counsel, Van Cott, Bagley, Cornwall & McCarthy (2004-2009)
- Of Counsel, Sonnenschein Nath & Rosenthal (2001-2004)
- Partner, Morrison & Foerster (1995-2000)
- Partner, Sidley & Austin (1985-1994)
- Partner, LeBoeuf Lamb Greene & MacRae (1984-1985)
- Partner, Shutan & Trost PC and, following merger, Sidley & Austin (1975-1984)
REPRESENTATIVE CASES/DEALS
- United Airlines (Creditors Committee)
- California Power Exchange (Enron)
- Excite / At Home (Equity Committee)
- Promontory (Lender)
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