Nelson Patrick Boyle
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Biography
Nelson grew up in the Denver suburbs and now lives in Denver, Colorado. He focuses his practice on appeals and complex litigation in state and federal courts, primarily involving business disputes, and representing injured parties in personal injury and insurance bad faith cases. Nelson earned degrees from Temple University (B.A., History, 1997), New Mexico State University (M.A., History of U.S. Foreign Relations, 2000) and the University of Denver Sturm College of Law (J.D., 2007). Nelson practices in all Colorado courts, the U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado, the U.S. Court of Federal Claims, the U.S. Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals, the U.S. Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals, and the Supreme Court of the United States.
For 8 years, Nelson served as a commissioner on and chair of the Judicial Performance Commission for Colorado’s Second Judicial District. He volunteers as a member of the Amicus Curiae Committees of the American Association for Justice (AAJ) and also the Colorado Trial Lawyers Association (CTLA). Nelson is Chair Emeritus of CTLA’s Amicus Committee. He has served on CTLA’s Board since 2008, co-chaired CTLA’s Amicus Curiae Committee for about 9 years, and has served on CTLA’s DEI Task Force, Executive Committee, and Legislative Policy Committee. He also briefly severed on AAJ’s Board of Governors and New Lawyers Division Executive Committee. Nelson organizes, teaches, and moderates CLE courses on appellate practice, ethics, and professionalism. He has had numerous published and unpublished appellate decisions.
Nelson enjoys hiking with his wife and skiing, camping, and family road trips to national parks with his family.
Practice Areas
Appeals & Appellate
Civil Appeals, Federal Appeals
Personal Injury
Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
Insurance Claims
Bad Faith Insurance, Business Insurance, Disability Insurance, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Motor Vehicle Insurance, Property Insurance
Business Law
Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes
Fees
- Free Consultation - We provide free consultations for appeals, insurance, personal injury, and commercial matters.
- Contingent Fees
- Rates, Retainers and Additional Information - I provide appellate and commercial litigation on a contingent-fee or an hourly basis, depending on the case.
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Professional Experience
Senior Associate and Partner Colorado Plaintiffs Personal Injury Litigation Firm
Year: 2013 - 2023
Description: I represented clients in appeals and in trial courts in Colorado state trial courts, Colorado Court of Appeals, Colorado Supreme Court, United States District Court for the District of Colorado, United States Eighth and Tenth Circuit Courts of appeals, United States Court of Federal Claims, and United States Supreme Court.
Of Counsel 5280 Appellate Group, a Division of the Paul Wilkinson Law Firm LLC
Year: 2023 - Current
Description: I represent clients in appeals in state and federal courts. Much of my experience comes from representing clients in the Colorado Supreme Court, Colorado Court of Appeals, and United States Tenth Circuit Court of Appeal.
Associate Personal Injury Litigation Firm
Year: 2009 - 2010
Description:
Partner Carter Boyle LLC
Year: 2010 - 2013
Description: I represented injury victims and other clients in civil and criminal cases in Colorado state and federal trial and appellate courts.
Assistant Public Defender - Felony Appeals Colorado Public Defender
Year: 2008 - 2009
Description:
Professional Associations
Colorado State Bar # 39525 Member (2007 - Current)
Awards
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Outstanding Service Award
Colorado Trial Lawyers Association 2016.0
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New Trial Lawyer of the Year
Colorado Trial Lawyers Association 2012.0
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Appellate Attorney
Super Lawyers 2020.0
Note: "Rising Star" 2012-2017, "Super Lawyer" 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022
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Personal Injury
Best Lawyers in America 2022.0
Note: 2019-2022
Education
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Temple University B.A. (1997) | History
Year: 1994 - 1997
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New Mexico State University M.A. (2000) | History
Year: 1998 - 2000
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The University of Denver Sturm College of Law J.D. (2007)
Year: 2003 - 2007
Englewood, CO, USA
Englewood, CO, USA