Erven T. Nelson

Erven T. Nelson is a shareholder in our Las Vegas office. His practice focuses on Real Estate, Bankruptcy, and Litigation. He has represented domestic and foreign clients in acquiring, financing, leasing and selling real estate in Nevada and California. He handles loan workouts, lease modifications, receiverships, and bankruptcies.

Education

Brigham Young University, J. Reuben Clark Law School - J.D., cum laude (1983)

  • Member, Brigham Young University Law Review (1982-1983)

Brigham Young University - B.S. (1980)

Admitted to Practice

  • California
  • Nevada
  • United States District Court, District of Nevada
  • United States Supreme Court
  • Utah

Prior Professional Experience

  • Partner, Alverson Taylor Mortensen (1988-2004)
  • Law Clerk, Judge Roger D. Foley, United States District Judge (1983-1984)

Professional and Civic Activities

  • Member, U.S. Supreme Court Bar Association
  • Member, Mortgage Bankers Association
  • Member, Asian Chamber of Commerce
  • Member, Japan America Society
  • Member, American Bankruptcy Institute
  • Member, Advisory Board, Boy Scouts of America, Las Vegas Area Council
  • Member, Nevada District Export Council

Publications

  • "Shifting Fiduciary Duties of Directors and Officers," For the Defense (2003)

Presentations

  • Lecturer, Leases & Landlord/Tenant Law
  • Lecturer, Commercial Law League on Bankruptcy Issues

Representative Cases/Deals

  • Siragusa v. Brown, 971 P2d 801 (Nevada 1998)