Constance K. Nelson, Esq.

Biography

Constance K. Nelson has extensive experience representing individuals and businesses in litigation matters. She has tried numerous cases in the areas of white collar crime and personal injury, with specific experience in toxic torts and product liability matters. Constance is comfortable in a courtroom, having served as Chief Prosecutor of White Collar Crime in Northampton County for thirteen years.

Constance also counsels families facing legal matters outside of the courtroom, including divorce and alimony negotiations, child custody and guardianship matters, grandparent rights, and prenuptial agreements. She assists families in estate matters as well, ensuring the wishes of individuals are carried out through wills, powers of attorney, and advanced medical directives.

Constance provides guidance in real estate matters, assisting individuals with property settlement agreements and handling landlord-tenant agreements and disputes.

As a former educator, Constance serves as a legal guide for her clients so that they make educated decisions about their case from start to finish. She has excelled at applying her acquired skills to her litigation practice.

Practice Areas

• Criminal Defense
• Family Law
• Employment Law
• Personal Injury Law
• Wills, Trusts, and Estate Law

Education

• Widener University, School of Law, Wilmington, Delaware
  • J.D. – 2000
• Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, New Brunswick, New Jersey
  • B.S. – 1997

Bar Admissions

• Pennsylvania, 2001
• U.S. Supreme Court
• U.S. District Court Eastern District of Pennsylvania
• U.S. Court of Appeals 3rd Circuit

Professional Associations

• Pennsylvania Bar Association, Member
• LeTip of the Lehigh Valley, Board Member, Secretary
• Communities in Schools, Board of Directors, Former Member
• Third Street Alliance, Board of Directors, Former Member
• Northampton County Bar Association, Former Member
• North Penn Legal Services, Board of Directors, Past President