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Mr. Nelson’s practice focuses on corporate and tax issues in connection with a variety of business and charitable transactions, including the formation of business and charitable entities and the drafting of agreements and contracts. His practice places particular emphasis on nonprofit and tax-exempt organizations, including the formation and operation of public charities, private foundations and other 501(c) organizations. Mr. Nelson also works with the IRS to resolve tax-exempt organization issues and taxpayer controversies. Mr. Nelson has been voted by his peers throughout the state as one of Utah’s Legal Elite in the category of Tax (as published in Utah Business Magazine).
EDUCATION
University of Virginia, J.D., 2001
Managing & Editorial Board Member, VIRGINIA TAX REVIEW, 1999-2001
University of Utah, B.A., Economics, 1997
magna cum laude
University of Utah, B.A., German, 1997
cum laude
PRACTICE AREAS
Business Formation, Planning and Transactions
Charitable and Exempt Organizations
Tax Planning and Tax Controversies
PRIOR PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Law Clerk, Justice Michael J. Wilkins, Utah Supreme Court, 2001-2002
Summer Associate, Ray Quinney & Nebeker, 1999, 2000
Intern, Ernst & Young National Tax Dept., Washington, D.C., 2000
Registered Representative, Fidelity Investments, 1997-1998
ADMITTED TO PRACTICE
Utah State Bar, 2001
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS AND MEMBERSHIPS
Current Program Chair; Non-Profit Section, Utah State Bar | 