Harry Nelson

Practice areas

Health Care, Food and Drugs, Administrative Law

Focus areas

Food & Drug Administration, Health & Health Care Law, Licensing, Nursing Home

Harry Nelson, the esteemed founder and managing partner of Nelson Hardiman, a prominent healthcare specialty firm, consistently secures a top spot among the best regulatory and administrative law firms in Southern California as recognized by U.S. News & World Report. He possesses exceptional leadership qualities, thriving at the intersection of law and business, and is recognized as an entrepreneurial force with the successful launch of five healthcare-related companies over the past decade.

Being deeply entrenched in an ever-changing, innovative, and consolidating industry, Harry is frequently sought after to speak on cutting-edge healthcare issues, including technology’s impact and the industry’s future.

Proactively addressing timely healthcare matters, Harry co-authored the recently released book, “From Obamacare to Trumpcare: Why You Should Care.” This comprehensive work delves into healthcare policy leading up to the Affordable Care Act, evaluating its strengths and weaknesses while forecasting the direction that healthcare policy might take under the Trump administration and the Republican-led Congress. It offers an impartial assessment of the potential impact of this significant policy transition on patients and practitioners alike. Furthermore, Harry’s thought leadership has been instrumental in turning many forward-looking healthcare ideas and initiatives into reality, including advancements in telehealth, digital health modalities, and behavioral health.

Throughout more than two decades, Harry has been a dedicated problem-solver for the healthcare industry, concentrating on regulatory and reimbursement challenges and strategic considerations, encompassing fraud and abuse, clinical safety, and data security. He has devised invaluable resources to support compliance efforts, creating tailored programs for hundreds of healthcare businesses. Additionally, he boasts extensive experience in defending against government investigations and enforcement actions and has fostered strong relationships with regulators spanning various healthcare sectors.

Beyond his professional accomplishments, Harry actively engages with the broader community, imparting his wisdom on leadership and board governance issues. Furthermore, he has contributed his expertise to nonprofit organizations, assisting them in enhancing their organizational development and strategic planning.