Family Law

The Law Office of Vincent E. Nelson offers experienced and compassionate legal representation in matters of family law such as:

Divorce
Legal Separation
Property Division
Business Valuation
Child Support
Spousal Support
Separate Property Tracing
Child Custody & Visitation
Modification of Court Orders
Enforcement of Court Orders
Collaborative Resolution
Mediation or Litigation

Sound Judgement

Personal Injury

The Law Office of Vincent E. Nelson offers experienced and compassionate legal representation in matters of personal injury law such as:

Automobile Accidents
Motorcycle Accidents
Bicycle Accidents
Pedestrian Accidents
Construction Accidents
Animal Attacks & Dog Bites
Premises Liability
Defective Products
Medical Malpractice
Elder Abuse
Sexual Abuse
Domestic Violence & Abuse

Honest Legal Advice

Mediation

Mediation has become common in trying to resolve family law disputes such as property division, child custody, child support and spousal support. Since mediation is a legally recognized confidential proceeding, the parties can discuss their case openly without the fear that each position they take may be used against them later in court. Information the parties want to remain private may not have to be put on display in a public court proceeding. Urban myths and misconceptions about divorce and related legal issues can be dispelled by the mediator with both parties present. The mistrust that often occurs in dissolution cases can therefore be minimized because both parties hear and receive the same information from an experienced and neutral professional. If the parties already have attorneys, a neutral mediator can consult with each attorney and the parties to facilitate a settlement. The mediator can prepare documents, agreements and court orders without the mistrust that one side may be trying to gain some advantage over the other. The financial cost of resolving divorce cases is frequently far less in mediation than in litigation. Mediation may achieve an early settlement and often a more satisfying result to both parties. It is far better to work out a mutually acceptable resolution to all concerned rather than having a result imposed by a judge after an expensive and stressful adversarial trial.

Vincent E. Nelson is available to represent, and provide legal advice, to individuals as they are participating in mediation. Vince can be on your side as your attorney in a mediation session to articulate your position, advise you about settlement options, and analyze proposals as they are made. He has also successfully assisted many individuals reach a fair and timely resolution of their dispute as a mediator. Contact Vince to set up an honest, neutral evaluation of your marital dissolution case or other family legal disputes. He can assist both parties in achieving a fair, efficient and final resolution to their case.

About Vincent E. Nelson

Vincent E. Nelson is committed to the representation of his client’s interests as they face the complex challenges related to divorce, personal injury or other family legal proceedings. He has the experience to efficiently guide your unique case through the legal system to achieve the best result.

Vincent worked his way through undergraduate school and law school. He understands the struggle that most people confront reaching their goals in life as they work hard to support their families. Vince received his Bachelor of Arts degree in History from San Francisco State University. He is a graduate of New College of California School of Law, which was a public interest law school dedicated to the training of socially-responsible lawyers that shared his commitment to working in the public interest. While attending law school he worked for The San Francisco Community Law Collective.

Vincent received the Degree of Juris Doctor in 1989 and was admitted to practice law in California the same year. After working with the law firm of Larry Klein, Inc., Vince built an independent law firm, which continues to be focused on helping individuals through very difficult personal legal challenges in the areas of family law and personal injury.

Vincent is a skilled negotiator, litigator, and advocate who has a natural ability to translate complex legal concepts to his clients in a common-sense manner. He knows how to guide each unique case through the legal system to achieve the best result.

Vince has successfully litigated complex personal injury cases against aggressive corporate defendants and insurance companies. He also has the skills required to resolve matters with minimal court involvement. He has the legal knowledge and temperament to help efficiently resolve dissolution cases involving complex property division, support issues or custody matters. Vince has been Vice President of the Napa County Bar Association and the Chair of the Napa County Bar Association Family Law Section. He enjoys helping people transition through the difficult periods in their lives as they confront legal issues related to personal injury, marital dissolution or other personal legal challenges.

Contact Vince for personal attention to your case, sound judgment and honest legal advice.