Top Rated Employment & Labor Attorney in San Francisco, CA

Attorney Robert S. Nelson is the founder of the Nelson Law Group in San Francisco, California. Serving clients throughout the peninsula and all points south, Mr. Nelson focuses his practice on employment law for employees and employers alike, and he has achieved notable success representing the rights and interests of those who have complex, challenging and pressing legal issues involving any of the following:

• Workplace discrimination, including age, disability, pregnancy, gender and race discrimination
• Sexual harassment
• Leave and FMLA issues
• Retaliation and wrongful termination
• Whistleblower/qui tam cases
• Overtime and wage issues
• Unfair business practices
• Contractor vs. employee disputes
• Employment agreements
• Handbooks, policies and procedures
• Severance agreements
• Ongoing employment law counseling, training and advice
• Litigation and administrative claims defense

 A 1995 graduate of Duke University, Mr. Nelson attended the University of San Francisco School of Law, where he obtained his Juris Doctor cum laude in 2002. The State Bar of California admitted him to practice that same year, and Mr. Nelson honed his legal skills at some of the area's most prominent labor and employment law firms before establishing his own private practice.

Over the course of his career, Mr. Nelson has earned a reputation as a highly competent, effective attorney who provides invaluable advice and counseling while aggressively pursuing the most favorable outcomes for his clients either through negotiation or litigation when necessary. Widely regarded as a leader in his field, he has numerous publications to his credit, and he serves on the adjunct legal faculty at Stanford Law School.

Recognized for his success and outstanding professionalism, Mr. Nelson has received numerous awards and accolades from his peers, as well as many positive reviews and referrals from his satisfied clients.