Atty. Gregory V. "Greg" Nelson

Atty. Gregory V. "Greg" Nelson

Gregory V. Nelson is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation and Controversy - Tax and Tax Law.

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Profile Summary

About Gregory V. "Greg" Nelson at a glance

Gregory V. "Greg" Nelson is a tax and tax litigation attorney based in Houston, Texas, practicing at Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP. Educated at University of Virginia (J.D., 1981). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Litigation and Controversy - Tax (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Tax Law (2026), and Lawyer of the Year — Tax Law (Houston) (2024). Serands clients in Houston, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • Gregory V. Nelson is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation and Controversy - Tax and Tax Law
  • Gregory V., who practices law in Houston, Texas, has been recognized since 2003
  • This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Gregory V. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area

Practice Areas Explained

Gregory V. "Greg" Nelson's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Gregory V. "Greg" Nelson handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

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Tax Litigation

Gregory V. "Greg" Nelson is one of 3,110 tax litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax 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 Gregory V. "Greg" Nelson

Where is Gregory V. "Greg" Nelson's law office located?
Gregory V. "Greg" Nelson's law practice is located in Houston, Texas. The firm is Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Gregory V. "Greg" Nelson handle?
Gregory V. "Greg" Nelson focuses on tax, tax litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
Where did Gregory V. "Greg" Nelson go to law school?
Gregory V. "Greg" Nelson earned their education at (J.D., 1981).
How can I contact Gregory V. "Greg" Nelson for a consultation?
You can contact Gregory V. "Greg" Nelson directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Gregory V. "Greg" Nelson received?
Gregory V. "Greg" Nelson's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Litigation and Controversy - Tax; Best Lawyers in America — Tax Law; Lawyer of the Year — Tax Law (Houston); Lawyer of the Year — Litigation and Controversy - Tax (Houston); Lawyer of the Year — Tax Law (Houston).

Education

J.D.
University of Virginia
- 1981

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Litigation and Controversy - Tax
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Tax Law
- 2026
Lawyer of the Year — Tax Law (Houston)
- 2024
Lawyer of the Year — Litigation and Controversy - Tax (Houston)
- 2020
Lawyer of the Year — Tax Law (Houston)
- 2018
Lawyer of the Year — Tax Law (Houston)
- 2016

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