Jonathan E. Nelson

Member

Memphis

(901) 543-5988

jenelson@bassberry.com

https://www.bassberry.com/professionals/nelson-jonathan-e/

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Jonathan Nelson helps protect the interests of manufacturers and other companies facing product liability claims, mass torts and complex business disputes. He has been part of the defense team for a Fortune 100 global brand in a product liability action; represented a public company in a shareholder derivative class action; and, represented numerous companies in breach of contract actions.

Memberships

U.S. District Court, Western District of Tennessee — Standing Local Rules Committee

Memphis Bar Association — Young Lawyers’ Division, Board of Directors

Tennessee Bar Association

American Bar Association

Leo Bearman, Sr. American Inn of Court — Associate Member

Litigation Counsel of America — Associate Fellow

American Health Law Association (AHLA)

Representative Experience

Memphis Attorneys Provide Pro Bono Advice During Saturday Legal Clinic

Volunteered for Memphis Area Legal Services’ Saturday Legal Aid Clinic to provide pro bono legal advice to community members

On November 9, 2019, attorneys from the firm's Memphis office volunteered for Memphis Area Legal Services' Saturday Legal Aid Clinic...

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Client Type: Pro Bono
Jury Verdict Clears Former Pilot Flying J Vice President on Six of Seven Counts

Obtained a jury trial victory on six of seven counts for the former vice president of Pilot Flying J who, along with three others, was accused of seeking to defraud customers

Bass, Berry & Sims obtained a jury trial victory on six of seven counts for the former vice president of...

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Victory in Federal Court for Roadlink Transportation

Represented Roadlink Transportation (a subsidiary of Flying J Inc.) in a breach of contract lawsuit that arose from the sale of an aircraft to an individual

We represented Roadlink Transportation (a subsidiary of Flying J Inc.) in a bench trial in the U.S. District Court for...

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Client Type: Private Company
Defense Verdict for AutoZone

Obtained complete defense judgment on behalf of AutoZone in the bankruptcy court for the District of Delaware

We successfully obtained complete defense judgment on behalf of AutoZone in the bankruptcy court for the District of Delaware in...

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Client Type: Public Company

Publications

Jonathan Nelson Authors Article on Tennessee Rule of Evidence 404(b)

January 13, 2015
Products and Mass Torts: 2014 Industry Group Developments

February 13, 2014

Media Mentions & Firm News

Mid-South Super Lawyers 2020 Lists 57 Bass, Berry & Sims Attorneys

December 11, 2020

Accolades

Mid-South Super Lawyers “Rising Star” (2014-2020)

University of Memphis Law Review — Senior Notes Editor

CALI Award Recipient in Civil Procedure II

Education

University of Memphis Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law - J.D., 2009

magna cum laude
Rhodes College - B.A., 2005

Admissions

Tennessee, 2009

U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit, 2016
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Tennessee, 2016
U.S. District Court, Middle District of Tennessee, 2014
U.S. District Court, Western District of Tennessee, 2010
U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit, 2010