Maple Grove, MN

Timothy W. Nelson

Timothy W. Nelson has been representing personal injury victims in Minnesota and South Dakota for five decades. He graduated from Concordia College in 1974 and received his law degree from the University of South Dakota in 1984. He was admitted to the Minnesota bar in 1984 and the South Dakota bar in 1985. He helped build a successful personal injury practice and in 1995, the firm became Nelson Personal Injury. He was certified by the Minnesota State Bar Association Emblem as a Civil Trial Lawyer until 2023. He is a former member of the Board of Governors of the Minnesota Trial Lawyer’s Association and has taught continuing legal education classes.

Matthew J. Nelson

Matthew J. Nelson, originally from St. Cloud, Minnesota, graduated from Apollo High School in 2002 and Saint John’s University in 2006 with a B.A. in psychology. He played football for Saint John's, including on the 2003 Division III National Championship team. He attended the University of St. Thomas School of Law, graduating in 2010 in the top 5% of his class. He joined Nelson Personal Injury in 2012 and became a partner in 2022. He dedicates his practice to helping people with serious injuries and wrongful death claims. He is also certified as a no-fault arbitrator by the American Arbitration Association.

Karl Menk

Attorney Karl Menk exclusively handles Workers’ Compensation cases. He is known as an aggressive trial attorney with a reputation for winning difficult and complex cases, which helps him achieve maximum value on Workers’ Compensation settlements. He has extensive civil litigation experience, including personal injury cases, and is passionate about fighting for the rights of injured workers.

Richard C. Lund

Richard C. Lund is a former workers’ compensation Judge with over 43 years of experience in workers’ compensation law. He has successfully represented hundreds of injured workers and secured significant settlements and verdicts in personal injury cases. He brings decades of experience as a Workers’ Compensation Judge and insurance defense attorney to the firm.

Thomas F. Coleman

Thomas F. Coleman has over 30 years of experience primarily in workers’ compensation. He has extensive experience representing employers, insurers, and TPAs, and previously represented employees, giving him a comprehensive perspective on workers' compensation disputes. He excels in litigation, from trial through appeals, and is recognized for his strategic approach to client objectives.

John C. Gunderson has over 30 years of experience representing individuals, businesses, and nonprofit organizations. His practice areas include civil litigation (mechanic’s liens, construction litigation, contract disputes, real estate, personal injury defense, contested probate and trust proceedings), family law (divorce, child custody, paternity, property division, spousal maintenance, antenuptial agreements), and elder law (guardianship and conservatorship proceedings).

Attorney Brian E. Stevens has over 20 years of legal experience, focusing on business law, estate planning, nonprofit law, and personal injury. He earned his JD from The University of Minnesota in 1993 and also holds a Master's of Divinity from Bethel Seminary. He is known for his ability to simplify complex legal concepts and his dedicated, client-focused approach.