Lori L. Nelson - Rochester, MN
Attorney at Klampe Law Firm LLC
Lawyers in Rochester, MN
975 34th Ave NW Suite 400 Rochester, MN 55901
Updated: 03/02/2026
Attorney Information
Overview
Lori L. Nelson is an associate attorney at Klampe Law Firm. She joined the firm in 2025.
Lori graduated law school in 2014 and is admitted to the bar in Minnesota, Iowa, and Nebraska. Lori currently focuses on family law but has a wide variety of legal experience including civil litigation, criminal defense, appeals, estate planning, and probate.
During law school Lori sought out classes and experiences in Alternate Dispute Resolution and excelled in that area. She was a member of the competitive mediation team and received recognition as an outstanding student in both negotiation and mediation classes.
Lori has represented clients in courtrooms in Iowa, Minnesota, and Nebraska. Her appearances included criminal jury trials, bench trials, mediations, and administrative hearings.
Lori moved to Rochester in 2023. Law is a second career for Lori, who taught public school orchestra in Iowa for 17 year. She enjoys gardening and community theatre.
Education
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Legal Education
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Hamline University School of Law,
St. Paul,
Minnesota, 2014
J.D.
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Hamline University School of Law,
St. Paul,
Minnesota, 2014
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Non Legal Education
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University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa, 2010
Principalship Certificate -
University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, Iowa, 2008
Master of Music Education -
Wartburg College, Waverly, Iowa, 1996
B.M.E.
Honors: cum laude
Honors: Outstanding Senior in Music Education
Major: Music Education
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University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa, 2010
Current Employment Position(s)
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Associate Attorney, since 2025
Past Positions
- Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services, Staff Attorney, Metro Housing Division
- Minnesota Board of Public Defense, Attorney
- Iowa State Public Defenders Office, Public Defender 2
- Sayer Law Group, Attorney
- Goeke Law Firm, Associate Attorney
- Nelson & Toenjes, Legal Assistant
Pro Bono Activities
- Power of Attorney Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota
- Expungement Clinic, Waterloo, Iowa
- Iowa Free Legal Answers Hotline
- Founding Board Member, Rally Point Cedar Valley Veterans Shelter, Waverly , Iowa
Bar Admissions
- Minnesota, 2024
- Nebraska, 2019
- Iowa, 2014
Other Affiliations
- Minnesota State Bar Association
- Olmsted County Bar Association
Photo
Contact
975 34th Ave NW
Suite 400
Rochester, MN 55901
Phone: 507-405-2188
Fax: 507-288-4412
Email: Send a message
Website: https://www.klampelawfirm.com
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