Atty. Owen Wade Nelson

Atty. Owen Wade Nelson

Owen Wade Nelson is a lawyer practicing business, elder law, lawsuits / disputes and 3 other areas of law. Owen received a A.B. degree from Indiana University in 1967, and has been licensed for 54 years.

Nashville Nashville 54 yrs experience 54 year
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Profile Summary

About Owen Wade Nelson at a glance

Owen Wade Nelson is a Member based in Nashville, Tennessee, practicing at Smith Cashion & Orr, PLC. They have 54+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1972. Their practice focuses on business, construction, litigation, elder law, and adr. Admitted to practice in Tennessee (1972), U.S. District Court, Middle District of Tennessee (1974), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit U.S. District Court, Western District of Tennessee U.S. Supreme (1977). Educated at Vanderbilt University (J.D., 1972) and Indiana University (A.B., 1967). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Young Lawyers Division, TBA Members. Serands clients in Nashville, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Owen Wade Nelson is a lawyer practicing business, elder law, lawsuits / disputes and 3 other areas of law
  • Owen received a A.B. degree from Indiana University in 1967, and has been licensed for 54 years
  • Owen practices at Smith Cashion & Orr, PLC in Nashville, TN

Practice Areas Explained

Owen Wade Nelson's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Owen Wade 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.

Owen Wade Nelson is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Tennessee →

Construction Law

Owen Wade Nelson is one of 40,689 construction attorneys indexed nationally. Browse construction attorneys in Tennessee →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Owen Wade Nelson is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Tennessee →

Elder Law

Elder law attorneys for Medicaid planning, long-term care, guardianship, conservatorship, and elder abuse.

Owen Wade Nelson is one of 53,430 elder law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse elder law attorneys in Tennessee →

Mediation & Arbitration

Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.

Owen Wade Nelson is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr attorneys in Tennessee →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Tennessee

Practicing law in Tennessee. Legal matters in Tennessee are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Nashville are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Tennessee state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Tennessee 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 Tennessee courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Owen Wade Nelson

Where is Owen Wade Nelson's law office located?
Owen Wade Nelson's law practice is located in Nashville, Tennessee. The firm is Smith Cashion & Orr, PLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Owen Wade Nelson handle?
Owen Wade Nelson focuses on business, construction, litigation, elder law, adr. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Tennessee.
How long has Owen Wade Nelson practiced law?
Owen Wade Nelson has 54+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1972.
Where did Owen Wade Nelson go to law school?
Owen Wade Nelson earned their education at (J.D., 1972); (A.B., 1967).
How can I contact Owen Wade Nelson for a consultation?
You can contact Owen Wade 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 Owen Wade Nelson received?
Owen Wade Nelson's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Vanderbilt University
- 1972
A.B.
Indiana University
- 1967

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Tennessee
Admitted: 1972
U.S. District Court, Middle District of Tennessee
Admitted: 1974
U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit U.S. District Court, Western District of Tennessee U.S. Supreme
Admitted: 1977

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