Law Firm Overview

The Law Offices of Patricia S. Nelson were opened in Lexington in 1982 to serve the needs of individuals and businesses, primarily in the areas of real estate, condominium, landlord tenant and small business law, handling both transactions and dispute resolution.  Patricia S. Nelson has practiced law since 1977.  Clients include buyers and sellers of real estate, real estate developers, architects, contractors, condominium associations and owners, landlords, tenants and small businesses.

Areas of Practice

• Real Estate Transactions and Litigation
• Condominium Law
• Business Litigation and Transactions

Published Works

• Transferring the Principal Residence, Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education, Real Estate and Creditor Issues, 2002

Classes and Seminars

• Panelist, Massachusetts Bar Association
• Panelist, MCLE Educational Seminars
• Panelist, "Transferring the Principal Residence", Massachusetts Bar Association and MCLE, 1994 - Present
• Real Estate Pitfalls for Estate Planning Attorneys, National Academy of Elder Lawyers, 2001
• Law on Non-Conforming Uses, Massachusetts Bar Association
• Alternative Dispute Resolution in Real Estate Disputes, Massachusetts Bar Association
• Instructor, Boston University School of Law, 1982 - 1983

Pro Bono Activities

• Hearing Officer, Board of Bar Overseers, 1996 - 2002
• Pro Bono Representation of Day Care and After School Programs, 1983 - Present

West Practice Categories

Business & Commercial Law, Litigation & Appeals, Real Estate Law, Condominiums & Cooperatives