Thomas Nelson, Esq

Thomas Nelson is the founder of The Law Offices of Thomas Nelson, a law firm based in the San Diego area. The firm practices exclusively in Special Education Law.

Mr. Nelson is a frequent lecturer on parent's rights under the IDEA, and Section 504. 

Services Offered:

• Representation in the Administrative Process through Mediation/Due Process.
• Representation in State / Federal Court on an appeal of the Administrative Process.
• Free Special Education Training Seminars - Designed to equip Parent Support Groups, Social Workers, or other Support Agencies with information regarding Special Education Law.

Bar Admission:

          California, 1985

Education:

           Georgetown University Law Center, L.L.M. (Emphasis Administrative Law)

Experience:

           Prosecuted over 125 cases in State, Federal, and Administrative Proceedings.

Special Education Training Presentations:

• Learning Disabilities Association
• San Diego Volunteer Lawyers Association – Foster Family Support
• CHADD
• Walden Foster Family Association

Professional Associations:

• Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates (COPAA) California Parent Attorneys and Advocates (CAPCA)
• Learning Disabilities Association