Our Lawyers
Lulama M. Kotze
B.A. (Hons.), J.D.
Family Law • Children’s Law • Civil Litigation • Wills and Estates
Lulama completed her undergraduate studies at the University of Guelph and later completed her law degree at Queen’s University. She also holds a certificate in International Public Law. In 2006 she completed an internship and worked as a case manager at the United Nations – International Criminal Court for Rwanda, assisting in the prosecution of war crimes and crimes against humanity. After completing her studies, Lulama articled with Nelson Law and, upon being called to the bar, became an associate with Nelson Law (Nelson Wilson).
In September 2019 she partnered with Katherine M. Nelson and opened Nelson Kotze LLP.
Lulama is actively engaged in and respected by the legal community. She is currently a member of the local Bench and Bar Liaison Committee, the past treasurer of the Frontenac Law Association and a past chair of the Family Law section of the Frontenac Law Association. She also volunteers with a number of community boards of directors.
Lulama represents clients in various litigation forums, but primarily focuses on Family Law and Estate Litigation.
Associations & Memberships
- Law Society of Ontario
- Advocates Society
- Association of Family and Conciliation Courts
- Member of the Kingston Bench and Bar Liaison Committee
- Frontenac Law Association (FLA)
- Past Chair, Family Law Section Frontenac Law Association (FLA)
- Past Treasurer, Frontenac Law Association (FLA)
I really care about the overall health of the family, especially when it involves children, so I try to educate people and help them understand their role as they go through this process.
Lulama Kotze
Katherine M. Nelson
B.A., J.D.
Personal Injury and Negligence Claims • Accident Benefits and Disability Claims • Insurance Law • Estate Law • Contract Disputes • Property-Related Loss Claims
Kate completed her undergraduate studies at McGill University in Montreal and returned home to Kingston in 2007 to complete her law degree at Queen’s University. She joined Nelson Law as an articling student in 2010, and remained at the firm after being called to the bar in 2011. Since such time, she has focused primarily on civil litigation and estate matters. In September 2019 she partnered with Lulama M. Kotze and opened Nelson Kotze LLP.
Associations & Memberships
- Law Society of Ontario
- Frontenac Law Association (FLA)
I really like when I’ve made a positive difference in someone’s life or I’ve helped them to navigate an incredibly difficult and stressful situation – I find that very rewarding.
Katherine Nelson
R. Bruce Nelson
B.A., LL.B.
Personal Injury and Negligence Claims • Accident Benefits and Disability Claims • Insurance Law • Estate Law • Contract Disputes • Property-Related Loss Claims • Physical and Sexual Abuse Claims • Driving-Related Offences
Bruce has been practicing law for more than thirty-six (36) years and is well known and respected among his peers and in the community. He was admitted to the Ontario Bar in 1983. Prior to attending law school, Bruce worked in the federal prison system and in the insurance industry.
In 2019, Bruce was awarded the Frontenac Law Association’s Lou Tepper Award of Excellence.
Bruce has a particular passion for matters related to Insurance Law and is an Umpire under Ontario’s Insurance Act. He has also acted as a Mediator on both civil and estate matters.
While continuing to operate Nelson Law, Bruce also acts as counsel to Nelson Kotze LLP.
Associations & Memberships
- Law Society of Ontario
- Frontenac Law Association (FLA)
I don’t encourage people to go to court unnecessarily if there is a way to deal with it reasonably outside of the courtroom. But there are times when litigation is necessary, and when it is, we put our experience and skillset to work for our clients.
Bruce Nelson
Our Paralegals
Nancy Byvelds
Nancy has over 20 years experience working in civil litigation. Throughout this time she has gained extensive knowledge relating to personal injury matters, including Statutory Accident Benefit claims. She graduated from the Law Clerk Program at St. Lawrence College, and later became an instructor for the program. After working as a law clerk for many years, she became a licensed paralegal in 2008. Nancy works closely with our clients in civil litigation and estate matters.
Our Support Staff
Elaine Garrett
Administrative Assistant
Betsy Paulo
Law Clerk
Tiffany Sandhu
Law Clerk
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