Criminal Law
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Blair has been licensed to practice in Minnesota State Courts since 1996, licensed to practice in North Dakota since 1997, and admitted to the Federal District court of Minnesota in 2001. He is known as one of the most trusted Beltrami county attorneys with the experience to back the statement. Blair has extensive experience working with and defending Native American cases since 1999. He has worked with the White Earth Criminal and Juvenile Defense Corporation, Leech Lake Juvenile and Criminal Defense Corporation and is a current member of the Federal Defender C.J.A. Panel. While Blair defines himself as a criminal defense lawyer, he relaxes by hunting, fishing, cooking, and spending quality time with his family. Contact info:bwnelson@paulbunyan.net218.766.4936 Click here to visit website
Jurisdiction
Minnesota
State Capital
Saint Paul
Highest Court
Minnesota Supreme Court
Bar Association
Minnesota State Bar Association
Typical Consultation
$150-$350
Typical Hourly Range
$250-$600/hr
Fee Model Notes
Criminal defense matters are commonly billed flat-fee for defined phases or hourly for complex litigation.
Estimates vary by market, complexity, urgency, and attorney experience.
Donald Sanchez
I engaged Blair Nelson to help resolve a complicated property line and easement dispute with a neighbor. His deep experience was immediately apparent. He referenced specific Minnesota statutes and case law from his decades of practice, and his admission to the Federal District Court gave us a strategic edge when a related federal issue briefly surfaced. Blair is pragmatic and doesn't escalate unnecessarily; he secured a favorable settlement through persistent negotiation, saving us the cost and stress of a trial. His knowledge of both Minnesota and North Dakota law was an unexpected asset, as our title search involved a parcel originally platted under older ND statutes. The only slight drawback was that during very busy periods, response times to emails could stretch to 48 hours, but phone calls were always returned promptly. For solid, no-nonsense legal counsel in Columbus, I confidently recommend Blair W. Nelson.
