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ECKBERG <br />LAMMERS <br />ATTORNEYS AT LAW <br />Christopher Nelson <br />Attorney <br />651-351-2137 <br />cnelson@eckberglammers.com <br />Christopher Nelson is an attorney in our Municipal Law Group as well as in <br />our Labor and Employment practice. He has developed an exceptional <br />acumen for guiding local government clients throughout Minnesota, <br />representing numerous municipalities prior to joining Eckberg Lammers. <br />Christopher works diligently with his clients across a variety of issues facing <br />municipalities to protect their interests and help them achieve their goals, <br />including: <br />Comprehensive plans <br />Contract negotiation and preparation <br />Easements <br />FFCRA <br />Land development <br />Real Estate <br />Zoning ordinances <br />CARES Act Compliance <br />He also has experience helping business and public sector clients effectively <br />navigate the full spectrum of employment law by providing general counsel <br />and litigation support. <br />Christopher attended Occidental College graduating in with a Bachelor of Arts <br />in Politics and from William Mitchell College of Law with a Juris Doctor, magna <br />cum Iaude. After graduation from law school, Christopher worked in the public <br />sector, where he clerked for the Honorable Ross L. Leuning of the Third <br />Judicial District gaining experience on civil, criminal and family law cases. He <br />then worked for the Housing Justice Center focusing on affordable housing <br />litigation and policy before starting private practice in 2017. <br />Christopher lives in Mahtomedi. He enjoys spending time with family, skiing, <br />and time on the water. <br />About Eckberg Lammers, P.C. <br />Founded in 1949, Eckberg Lammers, P.C. is a fixture in the Twin Cities <br />metropolitan area. With offices in Stillwater and Hudson, our attorneys serve <br />clients throughout Minnesota and Wisconsin across a wide platform of <br />practice areas. Our mission is to Build and Strengthen Communities through <br />long-term relationships with municipalities, financial institutions, business and <br />individuals to creatively solve legal needs. <br />eckbergla mmers,com <br />Stillwater Office <br />1809 Northwestern Avenue <br />Stillwater, MN 55082 <br />Phone: 651-439-2878 <br />Fax: 651-439-2923 <br />Areas of Practice <br />Municipal Civil Counsel <br />Bar Admissions <br />Minnesota <br />Wisconsin <br />U.S. District Court— District of <br />Minnesota <br />Education <br />William Mitchell College of Law, <br />St. Paul, MN <br />J.D., magna cum !a ude <br />Occidental College, <br />Los Angeles, CA <br />S.A., magna cum !a ude <br />Professional Affiliations <br />Minnesota State Bar Association <br />Member <br />State Bar of Wisconsin <br />Member <br />Community Involvement <br />Advocates for Human Rights <br />Pro bono Counsel <br />Prepare & Prosper <br />Volunteer Tax Preparer <br />Greater White Bear Lake <br />Community Foundations' <br />Leadership Tomorrow Program <br />Member <br />Honors & Awards <br />Occidental College's <br />representative at Pembroke <br />College, Cambridge University <br />- 2006-2007 <br />AmeriCorps VISTA/Equal Justice <br />Works Fellowship with the Housing <br />Justice Center <br />- 2016-2017 <br />William Mitchell Law Review <br />Member <br />William Mitchell's Thomas Tang <br />National Civil Rights and Williams <br />Institute Moot Courts <br />Member <br />