Atty. John Corley Nelson

Atty. John Corley Nelson

Mr. John Corley Nelson is a lawyer practicing estate planning, probate, business law and 2 other areas of law.

Austin Austin 31 yrs experience 31 year
Call (737) 497-4178 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About John Corley Nelson at a glance

John Corley Nelson is a probate, estate planning, business, and real estate attorney based in Austin, Texas. They have 31+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1995. Admitted to practice in Texas (1995). Educated at Texas Tech University (J.D., 1994) and University of Texas (B.B.A., 1990). Serands clients in Austin, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mr. John Corley Nelson is a lawyer practicing estate planning, probate, business law and 2 other areas of law
  • John received a B.B.A. degree from University of Texas in 1990, and has been licensed for 31 years
  • John practices in Austin, TX

Practice Areas Explained

John Corley Nelson's Areas of Practice

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

Probate

John Corley Nelson is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Texas →

Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

John Corley Nelson is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Texas →

Business & Corporate Law

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

John Corley Nelson is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Texas →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

John Corley Nelson is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate 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 Austin 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 John Corley Nelson

Where is John Corley Nelson's law office located?
John Corley Nelson's law practice is located in Austin, Texas. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Corley Nelson handle?
John Corley Nelson focuses on probate, estate planning, business, real estate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has John Corley Nelson practiced law?
John Corley Nelson has 31+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1995.
Where did John Corley Nelson go to law school?
John Corley Nelson earned their education at (J.D., 1994); (B.B.A., 1990).
How can I contact John Corley Nelson for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Texas Tech University
- 1994
B.B.A.
University of Texas
- 1990

Bar Admissions

Texas
Admitted: 1995

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