Nels Ackerson

Nels Ackerson (April 12, 1944 – March 18, 2025) was an American lawyer and head of the law firm that bears his name, based in Washington, D.C. He represented clients in 46 states and 16 countries on issues involving property rights, constitutional rights, agriculture, eminent domain, commercial and financial disputes, public policy, and international disputes. His law practice included individual cases, class actions, mediation, appellate advocacy in state and federal courts, regulatory disputes, testimony before congressional committees and state legislatures, and international arbitration.