Atty. Terry Douglas Nelson

Atty. Terry Douglas Nelson

Atty. Terry Douglas Nelson is a lawyer practicing securities & investment fraud, consumer protection, investment funds & investment management and 5 other areas of law.

Madison Madison 28 yrs experience 28 year
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Profile Summary

About Terry Douglas Nelson at a glance

Terry Douglas Nelson is a Partner based in Madison, Wisconsin, practicing at Foley & Lardner LLP. They have 28+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1998. Their practice focuses on business, m&a, securities, litigation, and consumer. Admitted to practice in Wisconsin (1998). Educated at University of Wisconsin (J.D., 1997) and University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point B.S. cum laude (—). Serands clients in Madison, WI and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Atty. Terry Douglas Nelson is a lawyer practicing securities & investment fraud, consumer protection, investment funds & investment management and 5 other areas of law
  • Terry received a B.S. degree from University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point, and has been licensed for 28 years
  • Terry practices at Foley & Lardner LLP in Madison, WI

Practice Areas Explained

Terry Douglas Nelson's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Terry Douglas 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.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Terry Douglas Nelson is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in Wisconsin →

Securities Law

Terry Douglas Nelson is one of 64,529 securities attorneys indexed nationally. Browse securities attorneys in Wisconsin →

Civil Litigation

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

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Consumer Protection

Consumer protection attorneys for fraud, lemon law, debt harassment, and deceptive trade practices.

Terry Douglas Nelson is one of 50,607 consumer attorneys indexed nationally. Browse consumer attorneys in Wisconsin →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Wisconsin

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Terry Douglas Nelson

Where is Terry Douglas Nelson's law office located?
Terry Douglas Nelson's law practice is located in Madison, Wisconsin. The firm is Foley & Lardner LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Terry Douglas Nelson handle?
Terry Douglas Nelson focuses on business, m&a, securities, litigation, consumer. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Wisconsin.
How long has Terry Douglas Nelson practiced law?
Terry Douglas Nelson has 28+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1998.
Where did Terry Douglas Nelson go to law school?
Terry Douglas Nelson earned their education at (J.D., 1997); (—).
How can I contact Terry Douglas Nelson for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Wisconsin
- 1997
University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point B.S. cum laude
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

Wisconsin
Admitted: 1998

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