Andy

Nelson

Andy Nelson leads Salient Counsel, a business law firm dedicated to helping entrepreneurs protect what they've built and move forward with confidence. The firm's name—Salient—reflects a strategic mindset rooted in Andy's military background: stepping ahead, taking position, and helping clients stay out front.

When legal challenges threaten business growth, Andy provides strategic protection.

Salient Counsel supports businesses at every stage—from formation and scaling to risk management and transition—offering legal guidance on contracts, trademarks, commercial matters, and long-term planning. The firm's approach is practical, business-oriented, and focused on protecting lasting value.

Loan Goat has relied on Salient Counsel as trusted legal counsel for years. From brand protection and key contract negotiations to navigating operational challenges and business risks, Salient Counsel has provided steady, strategic support tailored to the company's growth. That relationship reflects the firm's broader mission: to be a clear-headed legal partner through every phase of business.

Andy's military background informs his strategic approach to business law—understanding that protecting what you've built requires both defensive positioning and forward momentum. His firm's name, Salient, embodies this philosophy: taking the high ground, maintaining strategic advantage, and ensuring clients stay ahead of legal and business challenges.

THE BOTTOM LINE: Andy Nelson isn't just an attorney—he's a strategic legal partner, a business protector, and the legal architect behind companies that build lasting value while staying ahead of risk.