James B. Nelson

Mr. Nelson’s 50-year practice has focused on estate planning, probate litigation, trust and estate administration, business matters, and real estate, including construction and construction lien matters. Jim has extensive experience in the preparation of wills and trusts designed to meet the unique needs and requirements of each individual client. He provides legal services to a wide variety of business entities including limited liability companies and corporations. Jim has extensive experience in residential, commercial, and agricultural property transactions. He is AV® Peer Review Rated, the highest possible rating by Martindale-Hubbell, the most widely recognized assessment of a lawyer’s ethical standards and professional ability, as evaluated by other members of the Bar and judiciary.

Areas of Practice
• Estate Planning
• Probate Litigation
• Trust and Estate Administration
• Real Estate
• Business Law

Professional Associations
• State Bar of Michigan
• Washtenaw County Bar Association

Community Service
For many years, Jim has devoted significant time and energy to the community, particularly the greater Ypsilanti community where Jim has lived his entire life. He has served on the Ypsilanti Area Community Fund Advisory Board, Riverside Arts Center Foundation Board, Ypsilanti Downtown Development Authority (Past President), Rotary Club of Ypsilanti (Past President), and Washtenaw Country Club (Past President) and has given countless hours of volunteer service to several other non-profit agencies.

Bar Admissions
• State Bar of Michigan
• U.S. District Court Eastern District of Michigan

Education
• J.D., Wayne State University Law School, 1966
• B.A., DePauw University, 1963