Atty. David Britton Nelson

Atty. David Britton Nelson

Mr. David Britton Nelson is a lawyer practicing litigation, zoning & land use, environmental litigation and 1 other area of law.

Houston Houston 34 yrs experience 34 year
Call (346) 800-3269 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About David Britton Nelson at a glance

David Britton Nelson is a ip, zoning, and litigation attorney based in Houston, Texas. They have 34+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1992. Admitted to practice in Texas Federal Circuit Court of Appeals Colorado District Court Texas Southern District/Bankruptcy Co (1992). Educated at Baylor University (J.D. Wayne, 1992) and University of Chicago (A.B., 1961). Serands clients in Houston, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mr. David Britton Nelson is a lawyer practicing litigation, zoning & land use, environmental litigation and 1 other area of law
  • David Britton received a A.B. degree from University of Chicago in 1961, and has been licensed for 34 years
  • David Britton practices in Houston, TX

Practice Areas Explained

David Britton Nelson's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David Britton Nelson handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

David Britton Nelson is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Texas →

Land Use & Zoning

David Britton Nelson is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in Texas →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

David Britton Nelson is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Texas →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Texas

Practicing law in Texas. Legal matters in Texas are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Houston are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Texas state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Texas brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Texas courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about David Britton Nelson

Where is David Britton Nelson's law office located?
David Britton Nelson's law practice is located in Houston, Texas. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David Britton Nelson handle?
David Britton Nelson focuses on ip, zoning, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has David Britton Nelson practiced law?
David Britton Nelson has 34+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1992.
Where did David Britton Nelson go to law school?
David Britton Nelson earned their education at (J.D. Wayne, 1992); (A.B., 1961).
How can I contact David Britton Nelson for a consultation?
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Education

J.D. Wayne
Baylor University
- 1992
A.B.
University of Chicago
- 1961

Bar Admissions

Texas Federal Circuit Court of Appeals Colorado District Court Texas Southern District/Bankruptcy Co
Admitted: 1992

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