Mr. Nelson earned his Bachelors degree in Political Science, Honors (2006) from the University of Montana in Missoula, Montana.  He earned his Juris Doctorate (2009) from the University of Montana School of Law in Missoula, Montana.  Mr. Nelson grew up in Libby, Montana.  Prior to beginning his undergraduate studies, he served in the United States Marine Corps infantry for four years and was honorably discharged in 2002.  Mr. Nelson became a member of the Montana State Bar in 2009 and is admitted to practice before the state and federal courts in Montana.  He will be sitting for the Wyoming State Bar examination in February, 2010.  Mr. Nelson’s principal areas of practice include natural resources and environmental law and litigation.