Judge Laura E. Nelson: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

Appointed By: Gov. Mark B. Dayton

Biography

The Hon. Laura E. Nelson is a judge for the 2nd Judicial District Court of Minnesota. She was appointed to the bench by former Governor Mark Dayton on June 1, 2016.


Prior to her appointment, Nelson was an attorney at Robins Kaplan, a law firm she joined in 2007. During her tenure there, she represented plaintiffs and defendants in anti-trust, trademark, contract, trade secret, and other complex litigation matters.


Nelson earned a bachelor’s degree in political activism from the University of Redlands in 2000. She then completed a J.D. at the University of Minnesota Law School in 2003.


After graduating from law school, Nelson began her legal career as a law clerk to the Hon. Kathryn L. Quaintance of the 4th Judicial District Court. She served in that capacity until 2005, at which time she became a staff attorney for the Advocates for Human Rights.


Her memberships have included the Minnesota Lavender Bar Association and the Ramey County Bar Association. She also sat on the Hennepin County Domestic Fatality Review Board.

Recent Cases by Hon. Laura E. Nelson

On April 11, 2024 a product liability case was filed in the jurisdiction of Ramsey County. Judge Nelson, Laura presiding.

Filed

Apr 11, 2024

Judge

Hon. Nelson, Laura Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Nelson, Laura

Court

District

County

Ramsey County, MN

Category

Product Liability

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 11, 2024

On April 10, 2024 a contract case was filed in the jurisdiction of Ramsey County. Judge Nelson, Laura presiding.

7 Files
Filed

Apr 10, 2024

Judge

Hon. Nelson, Laura Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Nelson, Laura

Court

District

County

Ramsey County, MN

Category

Contract

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 11, 2024

On April 10, 2024 a civil other/misc. case was filed in the jurisdiction of Ramsey County. Judge Nelson, Laura presiding.

18 Files
Filed

Apr 10, 2024

Judge

Hon. Nelson, Laura Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Nelson, Laura

Court

District

County

Ramsey County, MN

Category

Civil Other/Misc.

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 11, 2024

On April 9, 2024 a contract case was filed in the jurisdiction of Ramsey County. Judge Nelson, Laura presiding.

4 Files
Filed

Apr 09, 2024

Judge

Hon. Nelson, Laura Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Nelson, Laura

Court

District

County

Ramsey County, MN

Category

Contract

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 10, 2024

On April 1, 2024 an employment case was filed in the jurisdiction of Ramsey County. Judge Nelson, Laura presiding.

4 Files
Filed

Apr 01, 2024

Judge

Hon. Nelson, Laura Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Nelson, Laura

Court

District

County

Ramsey County, MN

Category

Employment

Practice Area

Labor and Employment

Matter Type

General Employment

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 02, 2024

On March 26, 2024 a personal injury case was filed in the jurisdiction of Ramsey County. Judge Nelson, Laura presiding.

4 Files
Filed

Mar 26, 2024

Judge

Hon. Nelson, Laura Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Nelson, Laura

Court

District

County

Ramsey County, MN

Category

Personal Injury

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Personal Injury

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 27, 2024

On March 26, 2024 a consumer credit contract case was filed in the jurisdiction of Ramsey County. Judge Nelson, Laura presiding.

4 Files
Filed

Mar 26, 2024

Judge

Hon. Nelson, Laura Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Nelson, Laura

Court

District

County

Ramsey County, MN

Category

Consumer Credit Contract

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

Consumer Debt

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 27, 2024

On March 26, 2024 a contract case was filed in the jurisdiction of Ramsey County. Judge Nelson, Laura presiding.

4 Files
Filed

Mar 26, 2024

Judge

Hon. Nelson, Laura Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Nelson, Laura

Court

District

County

Ramsey County, MN

Category

Contract

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 27, 2024

On March 13, 2024 a personal injury case was filed in the jurisdiction of Ramsey County. Judge Nelson, Laura presiding.

4 Files
Filed

Mar 13, 2024

Judge

Hon. Nelson, Laura Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Nelson, Laura

Court

District

County

Ramsey County, MN

Category

Personal Injury

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Personal Injury

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 15, 2024

On March 6, 2024 a contract case was filed in the jurisdiction of Ramsey County. Judge Nelson, Laura presiding.

4 Files
Filed

Mar 06, 2024

Judge

Hon. Nelson, Laura Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Nelson, Laura

Court

Ramsey County

County

Ramsey County, MN

Category

Contract

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 07, 2024

On March 5, 2024 a consumer credit contract case was filed in the jurisdiction of Ramsey County. Judge Nelson, Laura presiding.

4 Files
Filed

Mar 05, 2024

Judge

Hon. Nelson, Laura Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Nelson, Laura

Court

Ramsey County

County

Ramsey County, MN

Category

Consumer Credit Contract

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

Consumer Debt

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 06, 2024

On February 20, 2024 a consumer credit contract case was filed in the jurisdiction of Ramsey County. Judge Nelson, Laura presiding.

9 Files
Filed

Feb 20, 2024

Judge

Hon. Nelson, Laura Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Nelson, Laura

Court

Ramsey County

County

Ramsey County, MN

Category

Consumer Credit Contract

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

Consumer Debt

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 21, 2024

On February 19, 2024 a product liability case was filed in the jurisdiction of Ramsey County. Judge Nelson, Laura presiding.

Filed

Feb 19, 2024

Judge

Hon. Nelson, Laura Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Nelson, Laura

Court

Ramsey County

County

Ramsey County, MN

Category

Product Liability

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 20, 2024

On February 19, 2024 a product liability case was filed in the jurisdiction of Ramsey County. Judge Nelson, Laura presiding.

Filed

Feb 19, 2024

Judge

Hon. Nelson, Laura Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Nelson, Laura

Court

Ramsey County

County

Ramsey County, MN

Category

Product Liability

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 20, 2024

On February 1, 2024 a property damage case was filed in the jurisdiction of Ramsey County. Judge Nelson, Laura presiding.

3 Files
Filed

Feb 01, 2024

Judge

Hon. Nelson, Laura Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Nelson, Laura

Court

Ramsey County

County

Ramsey County, MN

Category

Property Damage

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

General Torts

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 02, 2024

On January 31, 2024 a contract case was filed in the jurisdiction of Ramsey County. Judge Nelson, Laura presiding.

3 Files
Filed

Jan 31, 2024

Judge

Hon. Nelson, Laura Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Nelson, Laura

Court

Ramsey County

County

Ramsey County, MN

Category

Contract

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 01, 2024

On January 29, 2024 a consumer credit contract case was filed in the jurisdiction of Ramsey County. Judge Nelson, Laura presiding.

3 Files
Filed

Jan 29, 2024

Judge

Hon. Nelson, Laura Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Nelson, Laura

Court

Ramsey County

County

Ramsey County, MN

Category

Consumer Credit Contract

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

Consumer Debt

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 30, 2024

On January 25, 2024 a contract case was filed in the jurisdiction of Ramsey County. Judge Nelson, Laura presiding.

1 File
Filed

Jan 25, 2024

Judge

Hon. Nelson, Laura Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Nelson, Laura

Court

Ramsey County

County

Ramsey County, MN

Category

Contract

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 29, 2024

On January 25, 2024 a civil other/misc. case was filed in the jurisdiction of Ramsey County. Judge Nelson, Laura presiding.

2 Files
Filed

Jan 25, 2024

Judge

Hon. Nelson, Laura Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Nelson, Laura

Court

Ramsey County

County

Ramsey County, MN

Category

Civil Other/Misc.

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 29, 2024

On January 24, 2024 a consumer credit contract case was filed in the jurisdiction of Ramsey County. Judge Nelson, Laura presiding.

4 Files
Filed

Jan 24, 2024

Judge

Hon. Nelson, Laura Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Nelson, Laura

Court

Ramsey County

County

Ramsey County, MN

Category

Consumer Credit Contract

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

Consumer Debt

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 25, 2024

On January 24, 2024 a contract case was filed in the jurisdiction of Ramsey County. Judge Nelson, Laura presiding.

3 Files
Filed

Jan 24, 2024

Judge

Hon. Nelson, Laura Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Nelson, Laura

Court

Ramsey County

County

Ramsey County, MN

Category

Contract

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 25, 2024

On January 23, 2024 an assessment appeal case was filed in the jurisdiction of Ramsey County. Judge Nelson, Laura presiding.

5 Files
Filed

Jan 23, 2024

Judge

Hon. Nelson, Laura Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Nelson, Laura

Court

Ramsey County

County

Ramsey County, MN

Category

Assessment Appeal

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 24, 2024

On January 22, 2024 a personal injury case was filed in the jurisdiction of Ramsey County. Judge Nelson, Laura presiding.

6 Files
Filed

Jan 22, 2024

Judge

Hon. Nelson, Laura Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Nelson, Laura

Court

Ramsey County

County

Ramsey County, MN

Category

Personal Injury

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Personal Injury

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 23, 2024

On January 18, 2024 a civil other/misc. case was filed in the jurisdiction of Ramsey County. Judge Nelson, Laura presiding.

12 Files
Filed

Jan 18, 2024

Judge

Hon. Nelson, Laura Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Nelson, Laura

Court

Ramsey County

County

Ramsey County, MN

Category

Civil Other/Misc.

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 19, 2024

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