The Law Office of Gary C. Nelson - Modesto, CA
Workers’ Compensation Lawyers in Modesto, CA
421 13th Street Modesto, CA 95354
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40
Years
Experience
Modesto Workers’ Compensation Law Firm
Updated: 02/28/2026
Areas of Practice
- Workers’ Compensation
Firm Information
Overview
Welcome to the Law Offices of Gary C. Nelson
Whether you suffered a serious injury on the job or you are no longer able to work because of a disability, you want the attorney protecting your rights to take time to understand your unique concerns. I am Modesto work injury lawyer Gary C. Nelson, and I am committed to injured workers throughout the Central Valley.
Located in an older neighborhood near downtown Modesto, my offices offer a comfortable environment in a residential and business neighborhood. Easily accessible, you will have no problem finding parking. Open during weekly business hours, I also offer a flexible appointment schedule for those who have difficulty seeing me during the work day.
Not only have I spent my entire legal career in Modesto, I have lived here my whole life. Before passing the bar, I worked for the canneries and other local businesses. I understand the economics of the area, and I understand the challenges facing working people. When you come to me with concerns about your ability to work, I understand what you are up against.
My main goal is to help my clients find solutions. I am not looking for a fight in court if a fair settlement that protects your immediate and long-term interests can be reached. Protecting the rights of the injured and disabled who are facing a number of different challenges, I handle all cases on a contingency basis. In all cases, I only get paid if your case has been successful.
Contact
Protecting the rights of work accident and personal injury victims in all California courts, I am ready to help you through the recovery process. Contact my Modesto offices online or call at 209-222-4089 to schedule a free initial consultation and learn more.
Awards and Honors
Super Lawyers® Selectees
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Honors
- Recipient, American Jurisprudence Award, Family Law
- 2006 California Attorney of the Year - Workers' Compensation Section of the California State Bar Association
- 2006 Board Member of California State Bar Executive Committee - Workers' Compensation
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Reviews
Customer Reviews for The Law Office of Gary C. Nelson
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Hired Law firm 2022Worst attorney wasting time he accepts the claims but leave it on the shelves with no actions to benefit the injured worker, my claims are an example of his poor and unfair practices?..his assistants will waste your time will ask you to just wait it?s too early for your case no help from them to get the benefits, treatments and fair settlement you deserve he is just a JOKE evil attorney. I Hope the government takes some actions on these kind of corrupt attorneys to stop corruptions and misconducts and unfair practices. He wasted my time because of his mess I have to go thru a lot of unacceptable process and nightmares hope God give him punishment for his reckless behaviors. Atefa Samadi
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Hired Law firm 2006-2023Everything is someone else's fault or responsibility. He was fired due to incompetence. He did nothing to benefit me these last 10+ years. No medical treatment, no psychiatric treatment. Fact. I was diagnosed with PTSD by Dr. Robyn Shaffer over 15 years ago. Fact. He and his associates never made an effort to return a phone call or make an appointment with me, either in person or over the phone. Fact. Utterly incapable of passings Dr. Horner's recommendations to the insurance company, essentially wasting another 6+ months that could have been spent with my 8 year old son in Mexico. Fact. He alleges to have spent 400 hours, yet no benefit was extended to me in terms of going 1 year without work comp payments, and nothing had come to fruition due to his alleged time spent. Fact. I have to go to the ER once per month just to get my anti anxiety pills. He was unwilling to file any paperwork to get me to any kind of Dr. yet filed paperwork deeming that he deserves $160,000 for his alleged 400 hours of "service". Truly a gutless individual.
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Hired Law firm 2014-2016This guy Gary is terrible him and his staff are just terrible he held on to my case for 2 years I was in his office every week as he just misled me and told me he was working on it 2 years later I fired him he took my money with no resolution...
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Contact
421 13th Street
Modesto, CA 95354
Phone: 209-222-4089
Fax: 209-524-9300
Email: Send a message
Website: https://www.gcnelsonlaw.com
Hours: Monday-Friday: 9am-5pm; Saturday-Sunday: Closed
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