Charles E. Nelson assists clients with issues related to bankruptcy, debtor-creditor rights, commercial financial disputes, and pre- and post-judgment collection efforts. He has represented clients in state and federal courts at both trial and appellate levels.
Prior to his legal career, Charlie was a leader and maintenance professional, serving six years in the U.S. Air Force as an aircraft maintenance officer. He also worked for Target Corporation as a Facilities Operations Manager. He led teams of between 50 and 350 people during his maintenance career.
Experience
Representative Matters
- Represented lead bank in litigation involving participated loan
- Represented national bank in uniform commercial code litigation and subsequent appeal
- Represented both indenture trustee and DIP agent in Chapter 11 restructuring of Magnetation, LLC, and its affiliates in the District of Minnesota
Professional Highlights
Judicial Clerkships
Hon. Robert J. Kressel, U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Minnesota
Recognition & Accomplishments
North Star Lawyer, Minnesota State Bar Association, 2015–2016
Minnesota Super Lawyers, Rising Star, 2017
Speaking Engagements
2017 Advanced Lending Seminar, May, 2017
Co-presenter, "Debtor/Creditor Receiverships: Representing Receivers, Creditors, and Parties-In-Interest," Hennepin County Bar Association, January, 2017
2016 Advanced Lending Seminar, April, 2016
Board Memberships & Community Service
Challenger Learning Center of Minnesota, Board of Directors
Minneapolis Downtown Council, Transportation Committee
Twin Cities Area U.S. Air Force Academy Association of Graduates, Officer, Board of Directors
Publications
Co-author, "Review in Bankruptcy Cases," 8th Circuit Appellate Practice Manual, 7th edition, Chapter 16, 2016
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Credentials
Education
University of St. Thomas School of Law (J.D. 2011)
University of South Dakota (M.B.A. 2002)
U.S. Air Force Academy (B.S. 1996)
Admissions
Minnesota
U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Minnesota
U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit