Deborah Nelson

Deborah Nelson is a trial lawyer based in Seattle. She represents people who have been injured, sues insurance companies for wrongfully denying claims, and holds corporations accountable for harming people. She is a past president of the Washington State Trial Lawyers Association and is active in her state and national trial lawyers associations. To balance the demands of her busy law practice, and to keep her mind and body young, Deborah participates in a variety of competitive sports including triathlons, half marathons, and bike centuries, where she has finished in the top 3 in her age group. She also enjoys traveling and spending time with her life/law partner, Jeff Boyd, in Seattle, Sequim, and beyond. As she approached her 40th birthday (a few years ago), Deborah began an intensive exploration of what it means to live fully in a healthy, mindful, and active way and to enhance her health and fitness beyond what she experienced in her younger years. She is especially interested in nutrition, fitness, and living the motto “older, faster, stronger!”

This is What 52 Looks Like!!

Early Sunday morning, I was standing in line in a field near Sequim. I was waiting my turn to pick up my race number to participate in my first ever duathlon (3 mile run + 22 mile bike ride + 3 mile run). As I glanced down at the registration list, I found my name … This is What 52 Looks Like!!

Watch Out for Hidden Sales Pitches

Older adults are often the targets of scams and schemes designed to confuse them and take their money. We hear the headlines and think “I’d never fall prey to a scam like that.” But, would we?? We all know a sales pitch when we see one; a billboard on the highway advertising a restaurant, a … Watch Out for Hidden Sales Pitches

Practice Empathy

I attended a lecture by Simon Sinek who was promoting his book “Leaders Eat Last – Why Some Teams Pull Together and Others Don’t.” The premise is that “leaders look after those around them.” Leaders are courageous people who charge into battle and work on behalf of the group to protect them and shield … Practice Empathy

Some Thoughts on Adult P.E.

I did a short triathlon last weekend. It was a course I’d done before and I was with my triathlon team. I was thrilled when I got 2nd place in my age group and insisted that we wait around – in the cold and rain – for over an hour so I could stand on … Some Thoughts on Adult P.E.

When You Open Your Mouth Are You Holding Yourself Back?

As a plaintiff’s trial lawyer, I make my living by communicating. I speak to clients, judges, juries, opposing counsel, colleagues, and the media. I convey complex facts, legal theories, and difficult emotions. This, of course, requires a working knowledge of the subject matter and the evidence, as well as experience and a certain amount of … When You Open Your Mouth Are You Holding Yourself Back?