Atty. John E. Nelson III
Phi Delta Phi Honor Society; Phi Beta Kappa; Order of Barristers. Associate Editor, Texas Law Review, 1975.
Appellate and Motion Practice & More Attorney · Serving Houston, TX · 49+ Years Experience
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About John E. Nelson III at a Glance
John E. Nelson III is an Of Counsel based in Houston, Texas, practicing at Ware, Jackson, Lee, O'Neill, Smith & Barrow, LLP. They have 49+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1977. Their practice focuses on business, litigation, and appellate. Admitted to practice in Texas (1977) and District of Columbia U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit U. (1980). Educated at University of Texas School of Law (J.D., 1975) and Williams College (B.A., 1970). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Active member of State Bar of Texas Bar Association of the Fifth Federal Circuit. Serves clients in Houston, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About John E. Nelson III
- Phi Delta Phi Honor Society
- Phi Beta Kappa
- Order of Barristers
- Associate Editor, Texas Law Review, 1975
- Championship Team, Moot Court Competition, Texas Young Lawyers Association, 1975
- Law Clerk to Hon. Charles Clark, U.S
- Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit, 1975-1976
- Consultant, Interscholastic Appellate Advocacy Program, University of Texas School of Law, 1983-1987
- Adjunct Professor, University of Texas School of Law, 1985-1987
Co-Editor
"Instruments of Appellate Advocacy," (4th Ed. 1987)
Guest Editor
"Summary Judgments Symposium," 10 The Advocates 2 (1991)
Co-Author
- "Fifth Circuit Securities Decision 1990: Shrinking Targets, Smarter Bombs," 13 Tex
- Antitrust Bull. 2 (1991)
Author
- Note, 53 Texas L. Rev. 539 (1975)
- Book Review, 46 Fordham L. Rev. (1977)
- "1987 Term: Supreme Court Approves Sharp Practices," 10 Tex
- Antitrust Bull
- No. 1 at 2 (1988)
- "Arbitration in the Eighties: Some Threshold Issues." 52 Tex
- B. J. 1013 (1989)
- "Building a Brief: Eight Practical Steps," 15 Litigation No. 3 at 27 (Spring 1989)
- "Fifth Circuit Securities Decisions 1988: Strict Construction with a Human Face," 11 Tex
- Antitrust Bull
- No. 1 at 3 (1989)
- "Choice of Law in Economic Torts Cases," The Advocate at 7 (Spring 1989)
- Marshalling Authority," The Appellate Advocate at 10 (Winter 1989); "Fifth Circuit Securities Cases 1989: Cooler with Increasing Cloudiness," 12 Tex
- Antitrust Bull. 2 (1990) ("Recovery of Lost Profits: Unpacking the Reasonable Certainty Rule," Tex
- Bus
- Litigation J., No. 3, at 19 (Summer 2007)
Practice Areas Explained
John E. Nelson III's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John E. Nelson III handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Houston.
Business & Corporate Law in Houston
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Civil Litigation in Houston
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Appellate Practice in Houston
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Houston
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 venue, 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.
Houston Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Houston-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Houston Choose John E. Nelson III
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish John E. Nelson III's practice in the field of business, litigation, and appellate.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
John E. Nelson III brings 49+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Texas and District of Columbia U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit U., John E. Nelson III can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering business, litigation, and appellate, John E. Nelson III can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Houston
A Houston-based practice means John E. Nelson III attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues John E. Nelson III Handles in Houston
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