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Jonathan E. Nelson

Jonathan E. Nelson

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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.

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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)

Representative Experience

Publications

Media Mentions & Firm News

Accolades

The Best Lawyers in America© — Commercial Litigation (2021-2023)

Mid-South Super Lawyers “Rising Star” (2014-2022)

University of Memphis Law Review — Senior Notes Editor

CALI Award Recipient in Civil Procedure II

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Education

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

    magna cum laude

  • Rhodes College - B.A., 2005

Admissions

  • Arkansas, 2021
  • Tennessee, 2009
  • U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Arkansas, 2021
  • 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