Law Office of Scott A. Nelson, P.C. - Corpus Christi, TX
Law Office of Scott A. Nelson, P.C. is a premier personal injury and maritime law firm in Corpus Christi, Texas. Led by former federal court staff attorney Scott A. Nelson, who brings 30 years of courtroom experience, the practice represents injured maritime workers, refinery laborers, and accident victims on a contingency fee basis with free case consultations.
Three Decades of Trial and Maritime Injury Mastery in Corpus Christi
Catastrophic injuries suffered in industrial workplaces or on navigable waters demand an advocate with deep statutory insight and courtroom tenacity. Founded in 1996, the Law Office of Scott A. Nelson, P.C. is an established personal injury litigation boutique at 615 North Upper Broadway, Suite 612, in downtown Corpus Christi, Texas. Founding attorney Scott A. Nelson graduated in the top 15 percent of his class from St. Mary University School of Law, where he served on the editorial board of the St. Mary Law Journal. Early in his career, he served as a briefing attorney for the Eighth District Court of Appeals and as a staff attorney for the United States District Court in Corpus Christi. That judicial insight provides his clients with a distinct procedural advantage. When injured workers need to hire a lawyer to face powerful corporate defendants, the firm delivers battle-tested courtroom leadership.
High-Stakes Maritime, Admiralty, and Offshore Injury Litigation
The Gulf Coast represents a vital maritime corridor where seamen, dock workers, and longshoremen face hazardous offshore conditions. As a dedicated maritime lawyer and personal injury attorney, Scott A. Nelson brings lifelong familiarity with the marine industry to every case. The firm represents offshore workers across South Texas in complex maritime claims, including:
- Jones Act Claims: Protecting commercial seamen injured aboard tugboats, barges, crew boats, and offshore supply vessels due to shipboard negligence or unseaworthy vessels.
- Longshore and Harbor Workers Compensation: Assisting shipbuilders, crane operators, and stevedores injured in port facilities and dry docks.
- Offshore Rig Disasters: Investigating platform explosions, equipment blowouts, pressurized pipe failures, and crane collapses in the Gulf of Mexico.
- Vessel Collisions: Securing compensation for decompression injuries, drowning hazards, and catastrophic watercraft collisions.
Aggressive Advocacy in Commercial Truck and Car Accident Lawsuits
South Texas freight corridors witness severe collisions caused by distracted, fatigued, or speeding drivers. Operating as aggressive car accident lawyers and truck accident lawyers, the firm takes immediate action following devastating crashes. Scott A. Nelson moves quickly to subpoena electronic control module data, driver logs, and maintenance files to prove federal safety infractions. The practice also represents injured motorcyclists as skilled motorcycle accident lawyers and protects pedestrians and transit passengers, fighting to obtain full financial recovery for medical rehabilitation and lost income.
Industrial Explosions, Defective Products, and Wrongful Death Claims
Coastal Bend refineries and chemical processing plants involve volatile environments where contractor shortcuts can cause irreversible catastrophe. The firm serves as skilled workers compensation lawyers and industrial accident advocates for tradespeople injured by chemical leaks, refinery explosions, and machinery failures. When dangerous equipment causes severe harm, the firm acts as formidable defective product injury lawyers to hold manufacturers liable. Furthermore, when corporate recklessness results in fatal harm, the firm acts as compassionate wrongful death lawyers to help surviving families obtain accountability and long-term financial security.
Contingency Representation and Dedicated Client Advocacy
Twice honored by Texas Monthly as a Super Lawyers Rising Star and consistently recognized among top transportation and maritime attorneys, Scott A. Nelson is known for integrity and personalized client commitment. Injured individuals looking to find an attorney can schedule a free case evaluation without financial risk. The firm operates on a contingency fee structure, ensuring that clients pay zero upfront fees or out-of-pocket costs unless compensation is won. With bilingual Spanish support and direct attorney access, the firm stands ready to guide clients through every stage of their recovery.
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Location & Access
Primary Address
Situated 'on the bluff' in the vibrant Central Business District of downtown Corpus Christi, just minutes from the county courthouse.
Building Location
This firm is located in the historic 20-story high-rise known as the Broadway Tower (formerly Wells Fargo Tower), which is located near La Retama Park.
Parking Details
Clients can utilize the public surface parking lots located directly around the building, as well as on-street parking options along Upper Broadway.
Public Transit
Served by Corpus Christi Regional Transportation Authority Route 6 (Santa Fe / Malls); nearest stop is at Schatzell @ Mesquite (La Retama Park).
Accessibility / Suite Access
Enter through the beautiful main lobby of the Broadway Tower, take one of the high-speed elevators up to the 6th floor, and locate the office in Suite 612.