Atty. Eric C. Nelson

Atty. Eric C. Nelson

Eric C. Nelson is a lawyer practicing commercial, energy, manufacturing and 3 other areas of law.

Milwaukee Milwaukee 33 Years Experience 33 year
Call (414) 373-2359

Profile Summary

About Eric C. Nelson at a glance

Eric C. Nelson is a Partner based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, practicing at Foley & Lardner LLP. They have 33+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1993. Their practice focuses on business, m&a, securities, and energy. Admitted to practice in U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit (1993), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Wisconsin (1998), California (1999), and Wisconsin (2015). Educated at Yale Law School (J.D., 1992) and University of Wisconsin - Madison (B.B.A. Recipient, 1989). Serves clients in Milwaukee, WI and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Eric C. Nelson is a lawyer practicing commercial, energy, manufacturing and 3 other areas of law
  • Eric received a B.B.A. degree from University of Wisconsin - Madison in 1989, and has been licensed for 33 years
  • Eric practices at Foley & Lardner LLP in Milwaukee, WI

Practice Areas Explained

Eric C. Nelson's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Eric C. Nelson 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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Mergers & Acquisitions

Eric C. Nelson is one of 45,724 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in Wisconsin →

Securities Law

Eric C. Nelson is one of 58,852 securities attorneys indexed nationally. Browse securities attorneys in Wisconsin →

Energy & Utilities Law

Energy attorneys for oil & gas, renewables, utility regulation, and energy sector transactions.

Eric C. Nelson is one of 32,699 energy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse energy attorneys in Wisconsin →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Wisconsin

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Eric C. Nelson

Where is Eric C. Nelson's law office located?
Eric C. Nelson's law practice is located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The firm is Foley & Lardner LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Eric C. Nelson handle?
Eric C. Nelson focuses on business, m&a, securities, energy. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Wisconsin.
How long has Eric C. Nelson practiced law?
Eric C. Nelson has 33+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1993.
Where did Eric C. Nelson go to law school?
Eric C. Nelson earned their education at (J.D., 1992); (B.B.A. Recipient, 1989).
How can I contact Eric C. Nelson for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Yale Law School
- 1992
B.B.A. Recipient
University of Wisconsin - Madison
- 1989

Bar Admissions

U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit
Admitted: 1993
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Wisconsin
Admitted: 1998
California
Admitted: 1999
Wisconsin
Admitted: 2015

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