Evan C. Nelson is a seasoned trial lawyer with 30 years of substantial litigation and courtroom experience. He has practiced at leading law firms, served as in-house corporate counsel, and worked as a solo practitioner. In February 2026, he joined the Walnut Creek law firm of Brothers Smith as a partner.
When non-litigation efforts do not result in a fair resolution of disputes, Evan loves to employ his extensive, high level litigation experience and strategies to aggressively litigate client matters for Brothers Smith to position them for successful resolution through mediation, arbitration or trials.
Evan also has significant experience with post-trial motions and appeals, which further allows him to protect his clients’ interests before, during and after trial.
About
Evan C. Nelson
- J. Reuben Clark Law School – Brigham Young University (J.D., 1994)
- Brigham Young University Undergraduate (B.A., 1991)
- Ricks College (A.A.S. 1988)
Education
During his first 20 years of legal practice, he acted as national and regional counsel, and as first chair trial counsel, for Fortune 500 companies facing hundreds of millions of dollars in potential liabilities.
After leaving the big law firm environs, for the last 10 years, Evan has very successfully represented both plaintiffs and defendants, prosecuting his individual and small- to mid-sized business clients’ interests against public entities (government entities and actors), large corporations, and other well-funded opponents.
- Wrongful Termination (Including Constructive Termination)
- Discrimination
- Retaliation
- Breach of Contract
- Unfair Business Practices
- Fraud
- Tortious Interference with Contracts (Existing and Prospective)
- Breach of Fiduciary Duty
- Conservatorship – Defend Rights of the Conservatee and Family
- Eminent Domain – Protect Property Owners
- Personal Injury and Wrongful Death
Experience
- California, 1994
- Utah (Currently Inactive), 2000
- United States Courts of Appeal for the Ninth and Tenth Circuits
- United States District Courts for the Northern, Central and Southern Districts of California, the Central District of Illinois and the District of Utah.