Jonathan E. Nelson
Member
Memphis
(901) 543-5988
jenelson@bassberry.com
https://www.bassberry.com/professionals/nelson-jonathan-e/
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.
Working with business owners, executives and leaders of small businesses and large corporations, Jonathan’s practice includes:
- Business Disputes – Representing clients in an assortment of cases involving breach of contract actions, shareholder derivative actions, breach of fiduciary duty claims, and other commercial tort actions.
- Products Liability & Torts – Representing pharmaceutical, medical device and other manufacturers in various product liability actions.
Prior to joining the firm, Jonathan served as a judicial clerk for the Honorable Jon Phipps McCalla in the U.S. District Court, Western District of Tennessee.
Memberships
Tennessee Bar Association — Leadership Law Program (2023)
U.S. District Court, Western District of Tennessee — Standing Local Rules Committee
Memphis Bar Association — Young Lawyers’ Division, Board of Directors
American Bar Association
Leo Bearman, Sr. American Inn of Court — Associate Member
Litigation Counsel of America — Associate Fellow
American Health Law Association (AHLA)
Publications
Media Mentions & Firm News
Accolades
The Best Lawyers in America© — Commercial Litigation (2021-2024)
Mid-South Super Lawyers “Rising Star” (2014-2023)
University of Memphis Law Review — Senior Notes Editor
CALI Award Recipient in Civil Procedure II