Profile

A seasoned trial attorney with more than 49 jury trials to his credit, Tom Nielsen draws upon 37 years of litigation experience to strategically handle cases in a number of key areas. General liability, professional liability, government torts, products liability, and construction law all fall within the realm of Tom’s expertise

A Litigator Counseling California’s Industrial Leaders

Tom represents companies in many of California’s core industries, including those in the professional, manufacturing, petroleum/gas, construction and marine sectors. Each area has its own unique legal issues and challenges, many of which involve insurance defense. All of these businesses depend upon Tom’s keen grasp of legal issues and industry knowledge to resolve complex disputes for businesses and their insurance carriers.

Experience

Tom Nielsen’s representative matters include:

• Defense of insurance agents and brokers, real estate agents and brokers, architects, and accountants
• Defense of product manufacturers, distributors, and retailers
• Defending propane distributors, retailers, and component part manufacturers
• Trucking and Automobile accidents
• Construction site accidents
• Construction defect litigation representing general and subcontractors
• Representation of governmental entities and agencies in tort litigation
• Defense of toxic tort litigation and mold cases
• Serves as a mediator and conducts binding arbitrations

News/Publications

Recent News and Articles

Press Releases

12.23.09 Archer Norris Welcomes Trial Lawyer Tom Nielsen

Speaking Engagements

• “Trial Advocacy in California,” presented to the National Business Institute