Atty. Ed Nelson III

Atty. Ed Nelson III

Ed Nelson is a Partner with the Firm. He concentrates his practice on patent infringement and technology-based, complex commercial litigation.

Fort Worth Fort Worth 30 yrs experience 30 year
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Profile Summary

About Ed Nelson III at a glance

Ed Nelson III is a Principal based in Fort Worth, Texas, practicing at Nelson Bumgardner Conroy P.C.. They have 30+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1996. Their practice focuses on business, ip, class action, litigation, and appellate. Admitted to practice in Texas (1996), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas (1997), U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas (2001), and U.S. District Court, District of Colorado (2002). Educated at University of Texas (J.D., 1996) and Texas Christian University (B.A., 1993). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Eastern District of Texas Bar Association Federal Circuit Bar Association State Bar of Texas Tarrant County Bar Association. Serands clients in Fort Worth, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Ed Nelson is a Partner with the Firm
  • He concentrates his practice on patent infringement and technology-based, complex commercial litigation
  • He also has extensive experience litigating oil & gas disputes and handles appeals at all levels, including the U.S
  • Supreme Court, the Texas Supreme Court, and the U.S
  • Courts of Appeals for the Federal and Fifth Circuits
  • He began litigating intellectual property matters at McKool Smith in Dallas before returning home to Fort Worth and joining Friedman, Suder & Cooke, where he was a Partner/Shareholder for four years
  • Ed received his law degree from the University of Texas School of Law in 1996 and served as a law clerk to the Honorable James Baker on the Texas Supreme Court
  • He graduated from Texas Christian University in 1993, magna cum laude
  • While at TCU, he was nominated to, and inducted into, The Phi Beta Kappa Society
  • Among numerous leadership positions in student governance, Ed was an elected representative of TCU’s Honors Cabinet and a faculty appointee to TCU’s Academic Appeals Committee
  • He published his honors thesis in the field of Economics and enjoyed creative writing acclaim with top awards in the Southwest Literature and Lorraine Shirley Portfolio Competitions

Practice Areas Explained

Ed Nelson III's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Intellectual Property

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

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Class Action

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Civil Litigation

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Appellate Practice

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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 Fort Worth 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 Ed Nelson III

Where is Ed Nelson III's law office located?
Ed Nelson III's law practice is located in Fort Worth, Texas. The firm is Nelson Bumgardner Conroy P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Ed Nelson III handle?
Ed Nelson III focuses on business, ip, class action, litigation, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has Ed Nelson III practiced law?
Ed Nelson III has 30+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1996.
Where did Ed Nelson III go to law school?
Ed Nelson III earned their education at (J.D., 1996); (B.A., 1993).
How can I contact Ed Nelson III for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Ed Nelson III received?
Ed Nelson III's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Texas
- 1996
B.A.
Texas Christian University
- 1993

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Texas
Admitted: 1996
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas
Admitted: 1997
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas
Admitted: 2001
U.S. District Court, District of Colorado
Admitted: 2002
U.S. Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit
Admitted: 2004
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Texas
Admitted: 2005
U.S. Court of Federal Claims and U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 2007
U.S. District Court, Western District of Texas
Admitted: 2017
United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan
Admitted: 2021

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