Atty. John E. Nelson III

Atty. John E. Nelson III

Phi Delta Phi Honor Society; Phi Beta Kappa; Order of Barristers. Associate Editor, Texas Law Review, 1975.

Houston Houston 49 Years Experience 49 year
Call (346) 651-0848

Profile Summary

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

  • 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 Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

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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 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.

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Frequently Asked

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Where is John E. Nelson III's law office located?
John E. Nelson III's law practice is located in Houston, Texas. The firm is Ware, Jackson, Lee, O'Neill, Smith & Barrow, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John E. Nelson III handle?
John E. Nelson III focuses on business, litigation, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has John E. Nelson III practiced law?
John E. Nelson III has 49+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1977.
Where did John E. Nelson III go to law school?
John E. Nelson III earned their education at (J.D., 1975); (B.A., 1970).
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What awards or recognition has John E. Nelson III received?
John E. Nelson III's notable recognition includes: Peer Reviewed.

Education

J.D.
University of Texas School of Law
- 1975
B.A.
Williams College
- 1970

Awards

Peer Reviewed

Bar Admissions

Texas
Admitted: 1977
District of Columbia U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit U.
Admitted: 1980

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