Lawyers

Mr. Nelson is a founder of the firm and remains of counsel. He worked his way through law school as a bailiff and law clerk to the Honorable Frank Gregory of the First District Court of Nevada, 1977-79, who at the time was Nevada’s senior trial judge. While there, he researched and wrote numerous Memorandums […]

Mr. Griffin is a founding partner of the firm. Mr. Griffin began his practice as a law clerk, hired by Larry Nelson while they were at a prior firm. They left together to form Nelson & Griffin in June of 1995. TRIAL EXPERIENCE For over 30 years, Mr. Griffin has ardently defended personal injury cases, […]

Mr. Tanner is a Partner and head of the firm’s entertainment litigation practice. His practice also includes general liability, business litigation, premises liability, labor & employment, products liability, public entity defense and Covid-19 Labor issues. Mr. Tanner works with clients to develop innovative strategies for the handling of complex litigation in a cost effective manner. […]

Sandra Bolton, has been a member of the California State Bar since 1988. She represented physicians in malpractice defense, administrative, and business consulting work. Ms. Bolton is also a Registered Nurse and served as CEO for several not-for-profit organizations. She joined Nelson & Griffin as a Partner in 2018.

Mr. Garcia’s interest in law first began when he was a senior at his undergraduate university. He obtained a yearlong internship with California Rural Legal Assistance, Inc. where he assisted in prospective client interviews and legal research. The exposure intensified Mr. Garcia’s desire to pursue a career in law. He was admitted to Southwestern Law […]

Monet Smith joined Nelson Griffin as a law clerk in October 2024. She is a third-year law student at Southwestern Law School graduating in May 2025. She grew a sense of advocacy during her high school years and after gaining an insight of the legal realm, she knew litigation was her calling. Monét’s legal interest […]