Harry Nelson (author) explained
Harry Nelson |
Nationality: | American |
Education: | University of Michigan School of Law (AB, JD) |
Notable Works: | From ObamaCare to TrumpCare: Why You Should Care (2017) The United States of Opioids: A Prescription for Liberating a Nation in Pain (2019) |
Harry Nelson is an American author and healthcare lawyer.[1] He is the founder of Nelson Hardiman.[2] [3]
Nelson specializes in regulatory and healthcare legislation.[4] He is also the author of a notable book on opioids, The United States of Opioids: A Prescription for Liberating a Nation in Pain.[5]
Early life
Born into a Jewish family, Nelson received his education from the University of Michigan School of Law where he received an artium baccalaureus (AB) in 1990.[6] [7] In 1992, he received his JD from the University of Michigan School of Law.[8] [7]
He is also an alumnus of Wexner Graduate Fellowship.[6]
Career
Harry Nelson is the founder of Nelson Hardiman LLP which is based in Los Angeles, the United States.[9] The firm is included in national and regional rankings published by the U.S. News & World Report.[10]
In January 2017, Nelson wrote his first book, From ObamaCare to TrumpCare: Why You Should Care, along with Rob Fuller, a former hospital executive.[4] The editor-in-chief, Rick Weinberg, of California Business Journal, reviewed the book positively and wrote, "Harry Nelson has written the definitive book on the broken American healthcare system that is being used by legislators to learn more about how to solve the U.S.’s chronic healthcare dilemma as ObamaCare turns into TrumpCare."[4]
In March 2018, he developed a certification program for addiction treatment facilities in conjunction with American Addiction Treatment Association.[11]
In March 2019, he published his second book The United States of Opioids: A Prescription for Liberating a Nation in Pain.[12] The book was reviewed by Kirkus Reviews.[13] The foreword of the book was written by Lisa Marie Presley in which she talked about her addiction to opioids and drugs such as pain killers.[12] Presley became addicted in 2008 and she explained ill-effects of drug abuse on her and her family.[14]
He is also a member of the board of Project Opioid, based in Florida, the United States.[15]
Bibliography
- Fuller, Rob; Nelson, Harry (2017). From ObamaCare to TrumpCare: Why You Should Care
- Nelson, Harry (2019). The United States of Opioids: A Prescription for Liberating a Nation in Pain
Awards and recognition
- The Best Lawyers in America for work in Health Care Law[16]
- Best Lawyers in America (2010–2018)[16]
- Southern California Super Lawyers (2010–2018)[16]
- Martindale-Hubbell (2010–2018)[16]
Notes and References
- Web site: Can Britney Spears Really Terminate Her Conservatorship? Experts Weigh In After Bombshell Hearing. People. 2021-09-02. 2021-09-02. https://web.archive.org/web/20210902161524/https://people.com/music/britney-spears-conservatorship-termination-experts-weigh-in/. live.
- Web site: Walgreens Liable for Opioid-Fueled Nuisance in San Francisco . Bloomberg Law.
- Web site: Vaccine mandates for travel are legal in the U.S. — and more are probably coming . CNBC. September 23, 2021 .
- Web site: OBAMACARE TO TRUMPCARE. WHY CARE? HERE'S WHY . June 26, 2017. California Business Journal . September 2, 2021. September 2, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210902161525/https://calbizjournal.com/obamacare-to-trumpcare-why-care-heres-why/. live.
- News: The boy who grew up in the shadow of Elvis. Michael. Odell. The Times. 2021-09-02. 2021-09-02. https://web.archive.org/web/20210902161524/https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/the-boy-who-grew-up-in-the-shadow-of-elvis-spfl0b9m0. live.
- Web site: Vayeshev: Balancing Act. December 9, 2009. September 2, 2021. September 2, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210902163138/https://www.wexnerfoundation.org/vayeshev-balancing-act/. live.
- Web site: Harry Joshua Nelson Profile . Martindale-Hubbell. 2021-09-02. 2021-09-02. https://web.archive.org/web/20210902163139/https://www.martindale.com/attorney/harry-joshua-nelson-913947/. live.
- Web site: Lawyer Limelight: Harry Nelson. June 4, 2017. 2021-09-02. 2021-09-02. https://web.archive.org/web/20210902163138/https://www.lawdragon.com/lawyer-limelights/2017-06-04-lawyer-limelight-harry-nelson. live.
- Web site: Archived copy . 2021-09-02 . 2021-10-20 . https://web.archive.org/web/20211020182933/https://www.bizjournals.com/orlando/news/2019/10/28/local-organization-to-use-research-to-rally-area.html . live .
- Web site: Nelson Hardiman, LLP – Rankings. U.S. News & World Report. 2021-09-02. 2021-09-02. https://web.archive.org/web/20210902170352/https://bestlawfirms.usnews.com/profile/nelson-hardiman-llp/rankings/45296. live.
- Web site: American Addiction Treatment Association. April 9, 2018. September 2, 2021. September 2, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210902164335/https://businessviewmagazine.com/american-addiction-treatment-association/. live.
- Web site: Lisa Marie Presley writes about her opioid addiction. Lisa Respers France. CNN. June 6, 2019. September 2, 2021. September 2, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210902170645/https://www.cnn.com/2019/06/06/entertainment/lisa-marie-presley-opioids/index.html. live.
- Web site: THE UNITED STATES OF OPIOIDS | Kirkus Reviews. Kirkus Reviews. 2021-09-02. 2021-05-01. https://web.archive.org/web/20210501204953/https://www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews/harry-nelson/the-united-states-of-opioids-a-prescription-for-li/. live.
- Web site: Lisa Marie Presley, daughter of Elvis Presley, reveals past battle with opioid addiction. Jessica. Napoli. June 5, 2019. Fox News. September 2, 2021. September 2, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210902170023/https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/lisa-marie-presley-past-opioid-addiction-battle. live.
- Web site: Opioid overdoses: Another huge public-health threat. Orlando Sentinel. August 31, 2021 . 2021-09-02. 2021-09-02. https://web.archive.org/web/20210902163907/https://www.orlandosentinel.com/opinion/guest-commentary/os-op-opioid-overdose-awareness-day-20210831-dv3hdhavxrfplcjh56c5wqqv2q-story.html. live.
- Web site: Harry Nelson – Los Angeles, CA – Lawyer. www.bestlawyers.com. 2021-09-02. 2021-04-30. https://web.archive.org/web/20210430162823/https://www.bestlawyers.com/lawyers/harry-nelson/128240. live.