Atty. Thomas Weldon Nelson

Atty. Thomas Weldon Nelson

Thomas Weldon Nelson is a lawyer practicing international and business tax matters, estate planning. Thomas received a B.A. degree from Allegheny College, and has been licensed for 41 years.

Buffalo Buffalo 41 Years Experience 41 year
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About Thomas Weldon Nelson at a glance

Thomas Weldon Nelson is a Partner and Practice Area Leader based in Buffalo, New York, practicing at Hodgson Russ LLP. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Their practice focuses on estate planning, business, tax, and international. Admitted to practice in New York U.S. Tax Court (1985). Educated at Cornell University J.D. cum laude (—) and Allegheny College B.A. (—). Serves clients in Buffalo, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Thomas Weldon Nelson is a lawyer practicing international and business tax matters, estate planning
  • Thomas received a B.A. degree from Allegheny College, and has been licensed for 41 years
  • Thomas practices at Hodgson Russ LLP in Buffalo, NY and 1 other location

Practice Areas Explained

Thomas Weldon Nelson's Areas of Practice

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

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.

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Business & Corporate Law

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

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Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

Thomas Weldon Nelson is one of 77,130 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in New York →

International Law

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in New York

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Thomas Weldon Nelson

Where is Thomas Weldon Nelson's law office located?
Thomas Weldon Nelson's law practice is located in Buffalo, New York. The firm is Hodgson Russ LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Thomas Weldon Nelson handle?
Thomas Weldon Nelson focuses on estate planning, business, tax, international. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Thomas Weldon Nelson practiced law?
Thomas Weldon Nelson has 41+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1985.
Where did Thomas Weldon Nelson go to law school?
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Education

Cornell University J.D. cum laude
- In Progress
Allegheny College B.A.
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

New York U.S. Tax Court
Admitted: 1985

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