Business Details
12 Years
experience
Your Trusted Legal Partner in Bradenton, Florida
Founded in 2014, our law firm builds upon over 35 years of legal expertise serving Manatee and Sarasota Counties. We specialize in civil litigation, representing businesses and individuals in complex legal matters including commercial disputes, family law, real estate litigation, and construction law. Our practice extends across Florida, with a focus on delivering cost-effective solutions while maintaining the highest standards of legal professionalism. As a Florida Supreme Court Certified Circuit Court Mediator, we offer alternative dispute resolution services that complement our litigation capabilities. Our team's deep roots in the local legal community are reflected through active participation in bar associations and civic organizations.We prioritize client communication and transparency, ensuring clients receive personalized attention throughout their legal proceedings. Our founder's extensive trial experience and commitment to community service underscore our firm's reputation for excellence. With offices in Bradenton, we serve clients throughout Florida's judicial system, from county courts to appellate proceedings. Our practice reflects a dedication to resolving legal challenges efficiently while upholding the integrity of the profession. This combination of experience, local knowledge, and client-focused service defines our approach to legal representation.
Services
Commercial Litigation
Construction Law
Family Law
Real Estate Litigation
Mediation Services
Collections & Foreclosures
Contract Disputes
Evictions
Homeowners Association Disputes
Details
- Year established: 2014
Highlights and features
- We offer 35+ years of legal experience in Florida courts
- Our attorney serves as a certified circuit court mediator
- We represent clients across Manatee, Sarasota, and all Florida counties
- Our practice combines trial experience with cost-effective legal solutions
- Our founder maintains active leadership roles in local bar associations
Associations and certifications
- Florida Supreme Court Certified Circuit Court Mediator
Services
Commercial Litigation
Our commercial litigation practice handles complex business disputes including contract enforcement, shareholder conflicts, and commercial foreclosures. We represent both national corporations and local businesses in Florida's courts. Our approach combines aggressive advocacy with strategic cost management to achieve favorable outcomes.
Construction Law
We resolve construction-related legal matters involving liens, defects, and contractor disputes. Our practice addresses both residential and commercial construction issues across Florida. With decades of trial experience, we protect clients' interests in litigation and alternative dispute resolution processes.
Family Law
Our family law services cover divorce proceedings, child custody arrangements, and property division matters. We provide compassionate representation while maintaining rigorous advocacy in Florida's family courts. Our experience includes complex financial settlements and post-judgment modifications.
Real Estate Litigation
We handle real estate disputes including boundary conflicts, title challenges, and land use issues. Our practice addresses both residential and commercial property litigation. We represent clients in quiet title actions and coastal construction permit disputes throughout Florida.
Mediation Services
As Florida Supreme Court Certified Mediators, we facilitate dispute resolution in civil, commercial, and foreclosure cases. Our mediation practice serves both court-ordered and private dispute resolution needs across Southwest Florida. We combine litigation expertise with conflict resolution skills to achieve practical solutions.
People
Mark A. Nelson
Attorney
With over 35 years of legal experience, Mark A. Nelson specializes in civil litigation across Florida. A Florida Supreme Court Certified Mediator, he has represented clients in commercial disputes, family law matters, and construction cases. His practice combines trial expertise with alternative dispute resolution. Active in local bar associations, he previously served as Manatee County Bar Association President. He earned his Juris Doctorate from Stetson University College of Law in 1987.
Questions
What areas of law does your firm specialize in?
We specialize in commercial litigation, construction law, family law, real estate litigation, and mediation services across Florida.
How long has the firm been in operation?
The Law Office of Mark A. Nelson, P.A. was established in 2014, building on 35+ years of legal experience.
Do you handle cases outside Bradenton?
Yes, we represent clients throughout Manatee County, Sarasota County, and all Florida jurisdictions.
What makes your firm different from other law offices?
Our combination of 35+ years of trial experience, Florida Supreme Court Certified Mediation services, and local community involvement distinguishes our practice.
Can you handle both litigation and alternative dispute resolution?
Yes, we offer both traditional litigation and mediation services as a Florida Supreme Court Certified Circuit Court Mediator.
What experience do you have with construction law matters?
We have extensive experience handling construction liens, defect claims, and contractor disputes across Florida's construction industry.
