Nelson Franse

Education

	University of New Mexico School of Law (J.D., 1987)
	University of New Mexico (B.U.S., 1984)

Professional Experience

Mr. Franse is a director in the Albuquerque office. He practices in the Litigation Department with a particular interest in professional malpractice defense, medical malpractice defense, product liability, personal injury defense, entertainment and sports law. He is the group leader of the Professional Liability section.

During law school, he was the University of New Mexico representative to the American Bar Association - Law Student Division 1985-1987, and an honor student.

Mr. Franse has jury trial experience in both the state and federal courts. He has achieved the highest Martindale-Hubbell rating.

Mr. Franse is listed in Chambers & Partners- America’s Leading Lawyers for Business (2004) in the litigation department and in (2005) in litigation: general and commercial and in (2007) for Litigation: General Commercial and Litigation: Medical Malpractice and Insurance Defense. Chambers says its’ sources noted his charisma, plain-spoken style, hard work and trial skills.

Mr. Franse is listed in The Best Lawyers in America for his expertise in commercial litigation, product liability litigation and professional malpractice law. He is also listed in Southwest Super Lawyers-2007 for his expertise and experience in professional liability defense.

Professional Memberships

	Diplomat of the American Board of Professional Liability Attorneys with special competence in the area of Legal Professional Liability
	State Bar of New Mexico
	American Bar Association
	Albuquerque Bar Association
	Member, Professional Liability Underwriting Society