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.
Jonathan E. Nelson
Member
Memphis
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Jonathan E. Nelson
Member
Memphis
jenelson@bassberry.com
https://www.bassberry.com/professionals/nelson-jonathan-e/
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)
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
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
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We represented a defense contractor in litigation in the Central District of California related to contracts for the purchase and...
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Attorneys across the firm continue to work with community partners to represent individuals with immigration claims as they seek to...
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Volunteered for Memphis Area Legal Services’ Saturday Legal Aid Clinic to provide pro bono legal advice to community members
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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
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Obtained complete defense judgment on behalf of AutoZone in the bankruptcy court for the District of Delaware
Representative Experience
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Client Type:
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Client Type: Pro Bono
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Client Type: Pro Bono
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Client Type: Private Company
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Client Type: Public Company
Publications
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January 13, 2015
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February 13, 2014
Media Mentions & Firm News
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November 28, 2023 | Super Lawyers
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August 17, 2023 | Best Lawyers®
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January 3, 2023 | Tennessee Bar Association
Publications
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January 13, 2015
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February 13, 2014
Media Mentions & Firm News
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November 28, 2023 | Super Lawyers
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August 17, 2023 | Best Lawyers®
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January 3, 2023 | Tennessee Bar Association
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
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
Related Services
Related Industries
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University of Memphis Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law - J.D., 2009
magna cum laude
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Rhodes College - B.A., 2005
Education
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University of Memphis Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law - J.D., 2009
magna cum laude
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Rhodes College - B.A., 2005
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Arkansas, 2021
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Tennessee, 2009
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U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Arkansas, 2021
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U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit, 2016
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U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Tennessee, 2016
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U.S. District Court, Middle District of Tennessee, 2014
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U.S. District Court, Western District of Tennessee, 2010
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U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit, 2010
Admissions
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Arkansas, 2021
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Tennessee, 2009
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U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Arkansas, 2021
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U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit, 2016
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U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Tennessee, 2016
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U.S. District Court, Middle District of Tennessee, 2014
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U.S. District Court, Western District of Tennessee, 2010
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U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit, 2010