Shareholder
Attorney
Location: Battle Creek, Michigan
Phone: (269) 965-7000
Nelson Karre is an attorney and shareholder of the Firm. He was born in 1952 in Omaha, Nebraska, obtained his undergraduate degree in 1973 from the University of Wyoming, and graduated in 1977 from the University of Nebraska Law School. Nelson joined the Firm in 1977.
Nelson’s practice is primarily in real estate, municipal law including zoning and development work, estate and business planning, trust, probate administration. He has worked on numerous civil litigation matters in a variety of courts including commercial and real estate matters.
He has also worked extensively with local units of government on economic development projects in the greater Battle Creek area. He has been instrumental in the development of Battle Creek’s Beckley Road commercial/retail area including Lakeview Square Mall and the redevelopment of Battle Creek’s downtown.
Nelson has been active in a variety of community service and nonprofit organizations including Battle Creek Tax Increment Finance Authority, the Chamber of Commerce, Bronson Healthcare Group/Bronson Battle Creek Hospital, and Project 20/20. Nelson and his wife, Nancy, have four children.
Year Joined Firm
- 1977
Areas of Practice
- Real Estate
- Estate and Business Planning
- Municipal Law
- Zoning and Development Work
- Probate and Trust Administration
Bar Admissions
- Michigan, 1977
- U.S. Federal Court, 1980
Education
- University of Nebraska College of Law, Lincoln, Nebraska
J.D. – 1977 - University of Wyoming, Laramie, Wyoming
B.A. – 1973
Honors: With Honors
References
- Comerica Bank
Professional Associations and Memberships
- American Bar Association, Member
- State Bar of Michigan, Member
- Calhoun County Bar Association, Member
- Battle Creek Tax Increment Finance Authority, Board Member
- Bronson Healthcare Group, Board Member
