Randall G. Nelson
Born in Ashland, Oregon on December 12, 1961, Randall G. Nelson was admitted to the bar in 1987 for Montana and the U.S. District Court, District of Montana. He was subsequently admitted to the U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit in 1992, and to the U.S. Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit in 2002.
Mr. Nelson's educational background includes studies at Rocky Mountain College, followed by a B.A., cum laude from Ithaca College in 1984, and a J.D. from the University of Montana in 1987. During his time at the University of Montana School of Law, he served as a member of the Montana Law Review from 1985-1986 and as Editor from 1986-1987.
As a licensed pilot, Mr. Nelson brings unique expertise to aviation law matters. He is the author of "Landowner Liability in Montana," published in 47 Montana L. Rev. 109 in 1986. Following his graduation, he served as Law Clerk to the Honorable Robert W. Holmstrom at the District Court, State of Montana in 1988. In October 2017, he taught at the American Board of Trial Advocates Masters in Trial program, sharing his extensive trial experience with fellow advocates.
Mr. Nelson maintains active memberships in the State Bar of Montana, Yellowstone Area Bar Association, and the Aviation Insurance Association. He served as President of the Montana Defense Trial Lawyers Association from 2004-2005 and was a member of its Board of Directors from 2000-2006. He is also an advocate member of the prestigious American Board of Trial Advocates.
