Debra S. Nelson is a shareholder in the firm of Henningson & Snoxell, Ltd. located in Maple Grove, Minnesota. Debra is Chair of the firm’s Business Law and Nonprofit Organizations Department and is also a member of the Real Estate Department. She represents business and nonprofit clients advising them about mergers & acquisitions, general business & corporate law, real estate law, contracts, employment law, nonprofit law, and business succession.
"I have worked with Deb Nelson in selling a business. She was always on top of the transaction and communicated action points in the transaction very well. I am glad she was in my corner." - Ann Borseth, Client
"Henningson & Snoxell represented us as we navigated the path of selling our business. It was a long & seemingly complicated process but we were well advised as they helped us through the many obstacles. They were well aware of the implications of various details and had the foresight in matters so we had a successful transaction. They were very professional and knowledgeable, good people to work with. I would highly recommend them." – Rick and Susan Dubay, Clients
Debra has more than 27 years of experience representing businesses, ranging from start-up ventures to multi-million dollar companies in business and corporate matters, such as mergers and acquisitions, general business and corporate law advice, business formations and dissolutions, contract law, and business succession planning
She represents employers in employment matters, including: non-compete agreements, employment agreements, employee handbooks, severance agreements, and general employee issues.
Debra represents organizations and individuals in commercial and residential real estate transactions including acquisitions, sales, development agreements, leases and easements. She is also experienced in mechanic’s lien foreclosures and commercial evictions.
Debra is active in the community and volunteers at her children’s schools and sports activities in many different capacities. She enjoys hiking, kayaking and canoeing. She served as a Board Member of the Scleroderma Foundation-Minnesota Chapter for more than 10 years. Debra was also a volunteer for Management Assistance Project ("MAP") setting up nonprofit corporations.
Born in Nebraska, Debra received her B.S. in Business Administration from the University of Nebraska and her J.D. from the University of Nebraska College of Law. Upon receiving her law degree, Debra moved to Minnesota and became in-house counsel for a growing mortgage broker. Since that time, she has practiced law in the Twin Cities area. In 2016, she brought her solo practice to Henningson & Snoxell.