Diana Nelson is a litigator with experience in complex commercial disputes in New York state and federal courts, drawing on judicial clerkship insight to craft persuasive arguments and effective litigation strategies.
Diana represents clients in a wide range of state and federal litigation matters, including commercial disputes. She brings experience from both trial and appellate levels, having interned and clerked for federal and state judges. Diana combines meticulous legal analysis with strategic advocacy to help clients efficiently resolve disputes and achieve favorable outcomes in high-stakes and complex matters.
Representative Experience
- Represented a corporate client in state court litigation challenging local regulations, drafting pleadings, discovery motions and an opposition to a motion to dismiss.
- Represented a corporate client in a high-value mediation and litigation involving insurance coverage issues, preparing a comprehensive mediation statement and analyzing complex fee-shifting arguments.
- Co-authored an appellate brief in a pro bono domestic violence matter before the New Jersey Appellate Division, conducting extensive legal research and drafting the principal arguments.
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- Represented a business in a regulatory challenge in state court, drafting complaints, discovery requests and dispositive motions, and coordinating with clients throughout litigation.
- Contributed to a mediation involving insurance coverage disputes, preparing a detailed mediation statement and analyzing complex procedural and fee-related issues.
- Assisted an immigration client in a pro bono matter involving a background investigation and filings with U.S. immigration authorities.
- Co-authored an appellate brief in a domestic violence case before the New Jersey Appellate Division, conducting legal research and drafting substantive arguments.
- Served as judicial law clerk in the U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York, researching and drafting judicial opinions, bench memoranda and discovery rulings.
Professional Highlights
- Awarded first place in the New York State Bar Association Phil Cowan-Judith Bresler Memorial Scholarship Writing Competition
Education
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J.D., St. John's University School of Law, 2022
B.A., Fordham University, 2018
Admissions
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New York
Clerkships
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Judicial Law Clerk to the Hon. James M. Wicks, U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York
Languages
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Italian