Rodney K. Nelson

In Yakima, Washington, Rodney K. Nelson represents clients in class-action wildland fires as an attorney at Abeyta Nelson Injury Law. For those who live in areas prone to fires, the dry, hot climate can lead to devastating, life-threatening fires that destroy outbuildings, homes and vehicles. Mr. Nelson has over 40 years of experience representing clients in personal injury cases and is well-prepared to take on any case, no matter how big or small, to obtain the compensation his clients need to rebuild.

A frequent lecturer and published author, one of Mr. Nelson’s largest successful cases resulted in a settlement of over $60 million for fire victims in the Taylor Bridge Fire Litigation case. As a volunteer for the Yakima County Volunteer Attorney Services, he was named the organization’s Volunteer Attorney of the Year in 2009. With an Avvo “Superb” rating, he is considered by past clients as one of Yakima County’s top-rated attorneys.

Mr. Nelson graduated magna cum laude in 1975 from the University of Washington, then graduated in the top 10 percent of his class with a Juris Doctor from the University of Washington School of Law. Before practicing in the state of Washington, he spent a year in Alaska practicing law immediately after finishing school.

Since 2001, Mr. Nelson has been included every year to Super Lawyers list and Top 100 Super Lawyers by Washington Law & Politics. While his current focus is on wildfire claims, he is also qualified and experienced in all types of injury cases, including wrongful death; truck, car and motorcycle accidents; brain injuries; falls; job injuries; products liability; and spinal cord injuries.