Expertise That Drives Results
Specialists in Mobility, Tech, and Insurance Law
At Nelson Law, we combine decades of legal and industry experience to provide tailored solutions for emerging challenges in the automotive and mobility sectors.
From managing autonomous vehicle data complexities to addressing novel risks, our team operates at the intersection of mobility, technology, and insurance to deliver innovative solutions that help businesses navigate an evolving landscape.
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Unmatched Industry Expertise: Deep knowledge of the automotive, insurance, and technology sectors.
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Tailored Solutions: Handcrafted strategies that go beyond the standard legal approach.
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Collaborative Teamwork: A unified, non-hierarchical approach to problem-solving.
“The public has the right to look at the same information that car manufacturers can. This should be a level and transparent playing field.”
Mike Nelson, Founder
Mission
Vision
Values
Guiding Clients Through Complexity
Purpose Behind Our Practice
To provide exceptional legal counsel rooted in industry expertise, empowering clients to anticipate and navigate both traditional and novel risks in an evolving mobility landscape.
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Anticipate legal risks in autonomous vehicles, insurance, and technology.
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Provide clear, actionable strategies tailored to unique business needs.
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Advocate for solutions that align with clients’ long-term goals.
Shaping the Future of Mobility
Where We're Heading
To be the trusted partner for businesses navigating the future of mobility, offering insights and strategies that turn challenges into opportunities.
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Lead the way in autonomous vehicle law and mobility innovation.
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Bridge the gap between cutting-edge technology and legal clarity.
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Enable clients to turn complex challenges into competitive advantages.
Principles We Live By
The Foundation of Our Firm
Our values form the backbone of everything we do at Nelson Law.
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Collegiality: We embrace a culture where every team member contributes, ensuring a collaborative approach to every case.
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Transparency: We believe in clear communication and straight-shooting advice to build trust with our clients.
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Innovation: By staying at the forefront of technology and legal trends, we deliver solutions that align with the future of mobility.
Why Nelson Law is Different
Redefining Legal Expertise for Emerging Industries
Nelson Law isn’t a commodity firm—we’re specialists who deliver handcrafted legal solutions designed to meet the unique needs of our clients. With a deep understanding of mobility, technology, and insurance, we provide insights and strategies that solve problems and minimize risks.
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Deep Industry Roots
With decades of experience, we deliver expert legal strategies informed by unparalleled industry knowledge.
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Handcrafted Solutions
We go beyond standard approaches, offering tailored solutions that address your business’s unique challenges and needs.
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Collaborative Approach
Our team-first culture and virtual model ensure seamless communication and a unified approach to achieving results.
Mike Nelson, Founder of Nelson Law
Leadership You Can Trust
A seasoned trial attorney, Mike Nelson brings 40 years of experience in automotive, insurance, and law, guiding businesses through complex mobility challenges.
As the founder of Nelson Law, he leads a firm known for its strategic insight and proven success in high-stakes litigation, regulation, and risk management.
With deep expertise in mobility, insurance, and evolving technologies, Nelson Law provides the legal guidance businesses need to navigate today’s rapidly changing landscape with confidence.
Dirk Pastorick, Managing Partner
Dirk Pastorick brings decades of experience leading high‑exposure, precedent‑setting litigation across the country, representing insurers, corporations, and global entities in complex matters.
As Managing Partner of Nelson Law, he helps lead a firm built for the realities of modern litigation – where vehicle data, emerging technologies, and evolving regulatory frameworks increasingly shape outcomes.
With deep experience in insurance, mobility, and data‑driven disputes, Nelson Law delivers strategic legal guidance for businesses navigating today’s most challenging and consequential cases.
Paul Cappola, Chair of Vehicle Data & Technology Practice
Paul Cappola’s work focuses on the legal, regulatory, and evidentiary challenges created by modern, software-defined, and autonomous vehicles.
Paul’s practice sits at the intersection of law and mobility, with a focus on connected-vehicle technology, functional safety certification, and data governance.
He advises insurers, attorneys, and corporate stakeholders on matters involving vehicle-performance data, telematics, embedded software, automation, driver-assistance programs, and the expanding role of digital evidence in claims, litigation, and risk management.
