Susan Nelson
Baylor School of Law
Texas Attorney representing individuals and businesses in immigration matters, general civil litigation and insurance claims.
I began my career as an attorney handling insurance, personal injury and employment law cases. I got into immigration law when my husband and I adopted a child from Russia. We were two lawyers, and we needed help to navigate the complex immigration process. After our experience with the adoption, I started receiving calls from other attorneys and individuals who knew of my experience. I began practicing immigration law beyond pro bono cases in 2003, and it is now where I spend the majority of my time.
I like immigration law because it allows me to help people unite their families and live the American dream. I am often frustrated by the current state of the law when I see deserving people whose families are being torn apart without remedy or recourse.
- Immigration Law
- Asylum, Citizenship, Deportation Defense, Family Visas, Green Cards, Immigration Appeals, Investment Visas, Marriage & Fiancé(e) Visas, Student Visas, Visitor Visas, Work Visas
- Texas
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- Spanish
- Adjunct Professor
- Baylor School of Law
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- Attorney
- The Nelson Law Firm, P.C.
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- Baylor University
- B.S. | Education, Music
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- Baylor Law School
- Law
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- State Bar of Texas
- Section Representative to Board of Directors
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- Activities: Representing the State Bar Sections on the Board of Directors (a non-voting position).
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- Texas State Bar # 14905700
- Member
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- American Immigration Lawyers Association
- Member
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- Waco Regional Immigration Center
- Board of Advisors
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- State Bar of Texas, Litigation Section Council
- Chair
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- Activities: Member of the Litigation Section Council 1997-present; Officer, 2003-2008
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- Waco-McLennan County Bar Association
- President
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- Activities: Member -- 1990-present; Board of Directors -- 1996-2008; Officer -- 2002-2008
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