Since the inception of his desire to practice law, Mr. Nielsen has felt inexorably drawn toward standing up for the “little guy.” Whether an individual is facing the legal might of the federal government, a multinational corporate employer, or a massive unsympathetic insurance company, Mr. Nielsen knows the only way to even the playing field against these entities is to put a thumb on the scale.

Mr. Nielsen graduated with distinction from the prestigious Santa Clara University School of Law in the heart of Silicon Valley. As a law student, he developed his skills as an attorney by representing low-income clients at the Department of Labor as part of the Katharine and George Alexander Community Law Center Workers’ Rights Clinic.

Mr. Nielsen has developed three main practice areas: property damage cases on high-end luxury vehicles, serious personal injuries, and employment law.  Mr. Nielsen has prevailed on a wide variety of claims, including: Negligence, Bodily Injury Claims, Wrongful Death, Loss of Use, Diminution in Value, PAGA Claims, Class Actions, Wage and Hour Claims, Prevailing Wage Claims, Independent Contractor Misclassification, Sexual Harassment, Disability Discrimination, Whistleblower Retaliation, and Negligent Interference with Contract.

Mr. Nielsen’s expertise in a wide variety of legal specialties has enabled him to personally obtain over $5,000,000 in recoveries for his clients. He is currently the lead negotiator at Nielsen & Perry, LLP.

Mr. Nielsen’s sharp wit, knowledge of the law, and ability to think outside the box make him an effective counterweight in the battle against inequity in the legal system. He owes a large part of his success to his commitment to authenticity in all aspects of his practice. Mr. Nielsen has been recognized as a Rising Star by Super Lawyers, National Advocates Top 40 Under 40 – Employment Law, and as a Top Employment Attorney by Expertise.com.