Introduction
John L. Nelson, J.D., LL.M., CFP®, is Fredrikson & Byron’s Client Financial Services Manager. He brings to us the computer and financial analysis skills necessary to handle the highly complex tax and economic issues that underlie many of our clients’ legal concerns. John also has the ability to take sophisticated financial analysis and present it in a manner that makes the information understandable and useful.
With John’s law degree and a master of law in taxation, he has the legal background along with the financial and computer expertise to assist attorneys and their clients in understanding and using financial information in making those critical legal decisions.
Education
- William Mitchell College of Law, J.D., 1986, cum laude
- William Mitchell College of Law, LL.M., 1988
- College for Financial Planning, Certified Financial Planner designation, 1992
Practice Areas
Selected Publications & Presentations
- “Estate Planning Opportunities Using Sophisticated Tools,”
- "Changes To Estate Tax Laws Require Planning," Fredrikson & Byron's Trusts & Estates Focus Newsletter, February 2005
Professional Activities
- American Bar Association
- Minnesota State Bar Association
- International Association of Financial Planners