Judge Laura E. Nelson: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

Appointed By: Gov. Mark B. Dayton

Biography

The Hon. Laura E. Nelson is a judge for the 2nd Judicial District Court of Minnesota. She was appointed to the bench by former Governor Mark Dayton on June 1, 2016.


Prior to her appointment, Nelson was an attorney at Robins Kaplan, a law firm she joined in 2007. During her tenure there, she represented plaintiffs and defendants in anti-trust, trademark, contract, trade secret, and other complex litigation matters.


Nelson earned a bachelor’s degree in political activism from the University of Redlands in 2000. She then completed a J.D. at the University of Minnesota Law School in 2003.


After graduating from law school, Nelson began her legal career as a law clerk to the Hon. Kathryn L. Quaintance of the 4th Judicial District Court. She served in that capacity until 2005, at which time she became a staff attorney for the Advocates for Human Rights.


Her memberships have included the Minnesota Lavender Bar Association and the Ramey County Bar Association. She also sat on the Hennepin County Domestic Fatality Review Board.

Recent Cases by Hon. Laura E. Nelson

On June 24, 2024 a consumer credit contract case was filed in the jurisdiction of Ramsey County. Judge Nelson, Laura presiding.

2 Files
Filed

Jun 24, 2024

Judge

Hon. Nelson, Laura Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Nelson, Laura

Court

District

County

Ramsey County, MN

Category

Consumer Credit Contract

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

Consumer Debt

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 26, 2024

On June 20, 2024 a product liability case was filed in the jurisdiction of Ramsey County. Judge Nelson, Laura presiding.

Filed

Jun 20, 2024

Judge

Hon. Nelson, Laura Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Nelson, Laura

Court

District

County

Ramsey County, MN

Category

Product Liability

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 22, 2024

On June 20, 2024 a civil other/misc. case was filed in the jurisdiction of Ramsey County. Judge Nelson, Laura presiding.

10 Files
Filed

Jun 20, 2024

Judge

Hon. Nelson, Laura Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Nelson, Laura

Court

District

County

Ramsey County, MN

Category

Civil Other/Misc.

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 22, 2024

On June 20, 2024 a product liability case was filed in the jurisdiction of Ramsey County. Judge Nelson, Laura presiding.

Filed

Jun 20, 2024

Judge

Hon. Nelson, Laura Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Nelson, Laura

Court

District

County

Ramsey County, MN

Category

Product Liability

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 21, 2024

On June 18, 2024 a product liability case was filed in the jurisdiction of Ramsey County. Judge Nelson, Laura presiding.

Filed

Jun 18, 2024

Judge

Hon. Nelson, Laura Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Nelson, Laura

Court

District

County

Ramsey County, MN

Category

Product Liability

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 19, 2024

On June 18, 2024 a contract case was filed in the jurisdiction of Ramsey County. Judge Nelson, Laura presiding.

6 Files
Filed

Jun 18, 2024

Judge

Hon. Nelson, Laura Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Nelson, Laura

Court

District

County

Ramsey County, MN

Category

Contract

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 21, 2024

On June 13, 2024 a contract case was filed in the jurisdiction of Ramsey County. Judge Nelson, Laura presiding.

4 Files
Filed

Jun 13, 2024

Judge

Hon. Nelson, Laura Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Nelson, Laura

Court

District

County

Ramsey County, MN

Category

Contract

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 15, 2024

On June 4, 2024 a consumer credit contract case was filed in the jurisdiction of Ramsey County. Judge Nelson, Laura presiding.

3 Files
Filed

Jun 04, 2024

Judge

Hon. Nelson, Laura Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Nelson, Laura

Court

District

County

Ramsey County, MN

Category

Consumer Credit Contract

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

Consumer Debt

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 06, 2024

On May 29, 2024 a consumer credit contract case was filed in the jurisdiction of Ramsey County. Judge Nelson, Laura presiding.

8 Files
Filed

May 29, 2024

Status

Settlement

Judge

Hon. Nelson, Laura Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Nelson, Laura

Court

District

County

Ramsey County, MN

Category

Consumer Credit Contract

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

Consumer Debt

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 03, 2024

On May 21, 2024 a consumer credit contract case was filed in the jurisdiction of Ramsey County. Judge Nelson, Laura presiding.

6 Files
Filed

May 21, 2024

Status

Settlement

Judge

Hon. Nelson, Laura Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Nelson, Laura

Court

District

County

Ramsey County, MN

Category

Consumer Credit Contract

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

Consumer Debt

Case Last Refreshed

May 23, 2024

On May 16, 2024 a contract case was filed in the jurisdiction of Ramsey County. Judge Nelson, Laura presiding.

3 Files
Filed

May 16, 2024

Judge

Hon. Nelson, Laura Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Nelson, Laura

Court

District

County

Ramsey County, MN

Category

Contract

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

May 18, 2024

On May 16, 2024 a civil other/misc. case was filed in the jurisdiction of Ramsey County. Judge Nelson, Laura presiding.

2 Files
Filed

May 16, 2024

Judge

Hon. Nelson, Laura Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Nelson, Laura

Court

District

County

Ramsey County, MN

Category

Civil Other/Misc.

Case Last Refreshed

May 17, 2024

On May 16, 2024 a contract case was filed in the jurisdiction of Ramsey County. Judge Nelson, Laura presiding.

4 Files
Filed

May 16, 2024

Judge

Hon. Nelson, Laura Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Nelson, Laura

Court

District

County

Ramsey County, MN

Category

Contract

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

May 18, 2024

On May 2, 2024 a civil other/misc. case was filed in the jurisdiction of Ramsey County. Judge Nelson, Laura presiding.

2 Files
Filed

May 02, 2024

Judge

Hon. Nelson, Laura Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Nelson, Laura

Court

District

County

Ramsey County, MN

Category

Civil Other/Misc.

Case Last Refreshed

May 03, 2024

On April 30, 2024 a personal injury case was filed in the jurisdiction of Ramsey County. Judge Nelson, Laura presiding.

4 Files
Filed

Apr 30, 2024

Judge

Hon. Nelson, Laura Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Nelson, Laura

Court

District

County

Ramsey County, MN

Category

Personal Injury

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Personal Injury

Case Last Refreshed

May 02, 2024

On April 29, 2024 a contract case was filed in the jurisdiction of Ramsey County. Judge Nelson, Laura presiding.

3 Files
Filed

Apr 29, 2024

Judge

Hon. Nelson, Laura Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Nelson, Laura

Court

District

County

Ramsey County, MN

Category

Contract

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

May 01, 2024

On April 26, 2024 a product liability case was filed in the jurisdiction of Ramsey County. Judge Nelson, Laura presiding.

Filed

Apr 26, 2024

Judge

Hon. Nelson, Laura Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Nelson, Laura

Court

District

County

Ramsey County, MN

Category

Product Liability

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 27, 2024

On April 24, 2024 a wrongful death case was filed in the jurisdiction of Ramsey County. Judge Nelson, Laura presiding.

1 File
Filed

Apr 24, 2024

Judge

Hon. Nelson, Laura Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Nelson, Laura

Court

District

County

Ramsey County, MN

Category

Wrongful Death

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

General Torts

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 25, 2024

On April 23, 2024 a civil other/misc. case was filed in the jurisdiction of Ramsey County. Judge Nelson, Laura presiding.

4 Files
Filed

Apr 23, 2024

Judge

Hon. Nelson, Laura Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Nelson, Laura

Court

District

County

Ramsey County, MN

Category

Civil Other/Misc.

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 25, 2024

On April 11, 2024 a product liability case was filed in the jurisdiction of Ramsey County. Judge Nelson, Laura presiding.

Filed

Apr 11, 2024

Judge

Hon. Nelson, Laura Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Nelson, Laura

Court

District

County

Ramsey County, MN

Category

Product Liability

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 11, 2024

On April 10, 2024 a contract case was filed in the jurisdiction of Ramsey County. Judge Nelson, Laura presiding.

7 Files
Filed

Apr 10, 2024

Judge

Hon. Nelson, Laura Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Nelson, Laura

Court

District

County

Ramsey County, MN

Category

Contract

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 11, 2024

On April 10, 2024 a civil other/misc. case was filed in the jurisdiction of Ramsey County. Judge Nelson, Laura presiding.

18 Files
Filed

Apr 10, 2024

Judge

Hon. Nelson, Laura Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Nelson, Laura

Court

District

County

Ramsey County, MN

Category

Civil Other/Misc.

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 11, 2024

On April 9, 2024 a contract case was filed in the jurisdiction of Ramsey County. Judge Nelson, Laura presiding.

4 Files
Filed

Apr 09, 2024

Judge

Hon. Nelson, Laura Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Nelson, Laura

Court

District

County

Ramsey County, MN

Category

Contract

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 11, 2024

On April 1, 2024 an employment case was filed in the jurisdiction of Ramsey County. Judge Nelson, Laura presiding.

4 Files
Filed

Apr 01, 2024

Judge

Hon. Nelson, Laura Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Nelson, Laura

Court

District

County

Ramsey County, MN

Category

Employment

Practice Area

Labor and Employment

Matter Type

General Employment

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 03, 2024

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