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Kimberly Nelson defends against claims related to complex torts and general casualty. She brings a unique perspective to any client, having experience on both sides of civil litigation. Kimberly has taken and defended countless depositions, and prides herself on her high success rate in resolving matters through alternative dispute resolution. 

Kimberly began her career representing and defending individuals in criminal matters, and litigating civil matters through trial as a plaintiffs' attorney, practicing with an emphasis on auto accident, premises liability, sexual assault, wrongful death and medical malpractice. 

In her first year of practice, Kimberly had the distinct privilege to argue before the Nevada Supreme Court.

    Education

    • Valparaiso University School of Law (J.D., 2017)
    • Calumet College of St. Joseph (B.S., 2014)
      • with Distinction

    Bar Admissions

    • Nevada

    Court Admissions

    • U.S. District Court, District of Nevada

    Professional Affiliations

    • Las Vegas Defense Lawyers
    • Nevada Trucking Association

Kimberly A. Nelson

Kimberly Nelson defends against claims related to complex torts and general casualty. She brings a unique perspective to any client, having experience on both sides of civil litigation. Kimberly has taken and defended countless depositions, and prides herself on her high success rate in resolving matters through alternative dispute resolution. 

Kimberly began her career representing and defending individuals in criminal matters, and litigating civil matters through trial as a plaintiffs' attorney, practicing with an emphasis on auto accident, premises liability, sexual assault, wrongful death and medical malpractice. 

In her first year of practice, Kimberly had the distinct privilege to argue before the Nevada Supreme Court.

Kimberly A. Nelson

Lowry and Nelson Secure Voluntary Dismissal for National Restaurant Chain

Las Vegas partner Michael Lowry and associate Kimberly Nelson earned a voluntary dismissal for their national restaurant chain client sued in Las Vegas. Two guests were dining when their table collapsed on them. The restaurant was being renovated at the time but there were problems identifying the applicable contractor and contract. Michael and Kimberly used the discovery process to identify the contractor and locate the contract, and then persuaded the plaintiffs to add the contractor as a defendant. This led to a global settlement that the contractor funded. The case was ultimately dismissed without any indemnity from the firm's client.

Michael Lowry and Kimberly A. Nelson

Bashor and Nelson Secure Summary Judgment in Fibroblast Case

Karen L. Bashor (Partner-Las Vegas, NV) and Kimberly Nelson (Associate-Las Vegas, NV) obtained summary judgment on reconsideration in the District court of Clark County, Nevada on behalf of the firm’s clients – an esthetician/cosmetologist and her LLC. The plaintiff claimed her face was burned, scarred and left disfigured following a non-invasive cosmetic procedure, fibroblast. After filing an answer to plaintiff’s complaint, Karen and Kim filed their motion for summary judgement as a matter of law on the enforceability of a waiver of liability signed by the plaintiff, which waived, released and discharged defendants from all claims for liability, including personal injury arising out of negligence. The waiver included language that the plaintiff recognized side effects may occur. Our motion was denied because the waiver of liability did not include the word “burn” as a possible side effect. As Nevada case law does not require the specification of all plausible injuries for waiver of liability to be enforceable, Karen and Kim filed a motion for reconsideration. Two days prior to mediation, where the demand was near seven figures, the district court judge not only agreed the prior decision was erroneous warranting reconsideration, but granted summary judgment in favor of our clients on all causes of action, agreeing that the plain language of the waiver, warning of redness of the skin, inflammation and irritation, was sufficient to shield defendants from liability and dismiss the entire case.  

Karen L. Bashor and Kimberly A. Nelson

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Kimberly Nelson defends against claims related to complex torts and general casualty. She brings a unique perspective to any client, having experience on both sides of civil litigation. Kimberly has taken and defended countless depositions, and prides herself on her high success rate in resolving matters through alternative dispute resolution. 

Kimberly began her career representing and defending individuals in criminal matters, and litigating civil matters through trial as a plaintiffs' attorney, practicing with an emphasis on auto accident, premises liability, sexual assault, wrongful death and medical malpractice. 

In her first year of practice, Kimberly had the distinct privilege to argue before the Nevada Supreme Court.