HOLLY J. NELSON Associate Practice Areas: Family law Domestic Relations Contact: hnelson@dadlaw.net

Holly practices exclusively in the area of family law, resolving issues of child custody and parent-time, child and spousal support, property distribution and related issues. She is also trained as a Private Guardian Ad Litem, focusing on issues related to aiding children in high conflict matters. Prior to joining the firm, Holly served as a law clerk for the Salt Lake County District Attorney and prosecuted misdemeanor cases as a clinical extern. She also served as a Family Law extern at Utah Legal Services, and continues to volunteer at Salt Lake City’s bi-monthly Family Law Clinic whenever possible.

• University of Utah, S.J. Quinney College of Law, J.D., 2009
  • CALI Award for Academic Excellence, highest grade: Parent, Child and the State
  • CALI Award for Academic Excellence, highest grade: Crime Victim’s Rights
  • Traynor Moot Court Competition, Best Brief Award (2nd Place Brief) and Quarter Finalist, 2008
• Arizona State University, B.S., Justice Studies, 2003
  • University and National Dean’s List
• American University, Washington Semester Intensive Justice Studies Program, 2003

• Utah, 2009
• U.S. District Court, District of Utah, 2009

• Utah Bar Association: Family Law Section
• Utah Bar Association: Young Lawyers Division
• Women Lawyers of Utah
• Salt Lake County Bar Association