Mary E. Nelson

Biography

Mary is a shareholder with Crivello Carlson, S.C. and is a member of the firm’s Board of Directors. For over 35 years, Mary has defended lawsuits in state and federal courts in Wisconsin, and has extensive experience consulting with and representing private and municipal employers in state and federal matters before the Equal Rights Division and Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. She consults with and advises clients on matters regarding personnel policies, practices and procedures, discrimination complaints, internal disputes and investigations, and grievance processes. Mary is Peer Review Rated as AV Preeminent, which is the highest rating in Martindale-Hubbell's peer review rating system.

Practice Areas

Employment Law
Insurance Defense, Coverage, and Disputes
Municipal Law and School Law
Negligence and Personal Injury Defense
Wrongful Death

Bar Admissions

State of Wisconsin
U.S. District Court - Eastern District of Wisconsin
U.S. District Court - Western District of Wisconsin
U.S District Court - Northern District of Illinois
U.S. Court of Appeals - Seventh Circuit

Education

Marquette University (J.D.), 1988
University of Lowell (B.S.), 1985

Professional Organizations

American Bar Association
State Bar of Wisconsin
Defense Research Institute
Civil Trial Counsel of Wisconsin