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. […]

Steven A. Garcia is a partner at Nelson Griffin LLP. His practice areas include representing clients facing claims in premises liability, motor vehicle collision, public entity transportation, personal injury, wrongful death, construction defect, sexual abuse, and professional negligence. After earning his bachelor’s degree from the University of California, Santa Cruz in 2012, Mr. Garcia pursued […]

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.

Ms. Smith is an Associate Attorney for Nelson Griffin. Before law school, Ms. Smith acquired a Bachelor of Science degree in Political Science with a minor in Criminology and Criminal Justice from Arizona State University. Ms. Smith also acquired a Master of Legal Studies with an emphasis in Criminal law and Business law from Sandra […]

Bella Kirakosyan joined Nelson Griffin as a law clerk in November 2024. She is a third-year law student at Loyola Law School, graduating in May 2026. Inspired by the power of advocacy, she has developed a passion for defense law, particularly as it intersects with the entertainment industry. Her long-term goal is to use her […]