Micah Kent Nilsson
Zimmer & Melton, LLP • Bakersfield, CA
LitigationContract DisputesEmployment LawLabor & EmploymentPersonal Injury
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Contact
Email
Phone
(661) 491-7475
Address
Bakersfield, CA, US
Professional
About
**Micah Kent Nilsson** **Partner, Zimmer & Melton, LLP** **Bakersfield, CA** Micah Kent Nilsson is a dedicated partner at Zimmer & Melton, LLP, where he brings a wealth of experience in complex business, employment, and personal injury litigation. Based in Bakersfield, California, Mr. Nilsson serves a diverse clientele, representing both businesses and individuals in a wide array of federal and state lawsuits. His practice areas encompass contract disputes, torts, real estate issues, construction defects, and unfair business practices, making him a versatile advocate in the legal landscape. Before joining Zimmer & Melton, Mr. Nilsson honed his legal expertise at Dowling Aaron Incorporated and Lozano Smith, focusing on litigation, labor and employment law, and business matters. His extensive background also includes significant experience in environmental permitting, where he prepared crucial CEQA documents and Public Works Plans. Recognized for his exceptional negotiation skills, Mr. Nilsson has received multiple accolades for his trial advocacy and client counseling, including advancing to the national level in the ABA Negotiations Competition. His practical business acumen, gained from operating his own small business prior to law school, enhances his understanding of client needs and strategies. Fluent in Spanish, Mr. Nilsson is well-equipped to serve the diverse communities of Kern County and beyond. Over the years, he has embraced various roles in community service, including volunteering as a Scoutmaster with the Boy Scouts of America and coaching youth soccer. He is actively involved in several boards for both for-profit and non-profit organizations, further demonstrating his commitment to community engagement. With a robust legal foundation and a passion for advocating for his clients, Micah Kent Nilsson stands out as a trusted legal resource in Bakersfield and throughout California.
About Litigation Law
Litigation attorneys represent clients in civil lawsuits, handling all aspects of disputes from filing through trial and appeal. They are skilled advocates in and out of the courtroom. Common matters include civil disputes, business litigation, contract disputes, appeals.
Credentials
Education
2007 UC Davis SOL King Hall law 2002 BYU Hawaii Campus undergraduate
Languages
Spanish
Recognition & Involvement
Awards
2007 Public Service Law Program, University of California, Davis 2007 Philip C. Jessup Int'l Law Moot Court, International Law Students Association 2007 Negotiation Competition, American Bar Association 2006 Witkin Award for Academic Excellence, The Witkin Legal Institute at West Group 2006 Client Counseling Competition, American Bar Association
Publications
2006 UC Davis Journal of Juvenile Law & Policy You Can't Force Her to be a Second Mom: K.M. v. E.G.
Associations
2015 - Present N8 Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation Treasurer 2013 - Present Association of Southern California Defense Counsel 2013 - Present Legacy Family Services Chair 2012 - Present Association of Business Trial Lawyers 2009 - Present Kern County Bar Association
Speaking
2014 Various Sexual Harassment and Discrimination Prevention Training 2014 LORMAN Seminar Fundamentals of Construction Contracts in California 2014 KCPA Seminar Social Media and Ethics 2014 Greater Bakersfield Chamber of Commerce Seminar Avoid the Pitfalls of Social Media 2014 FCLPA Seminar Social Media and Ethics in the Practice of Law
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Updated: May 25, 2026