Atty. Ward W. Nelson
Ward Nelson has over 30 years of experience in the areas of corporate, healthcare and transportation law, primarily for merger and acquisition and private equity transactions. His background as a Certified Public Accountant has proved invaluable in structuring and evaluating financial aspects of business transactions (buy side and sell side) in various industries including floor covering and logistics.
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Ward W. Nelson is a health care attorney based in Chattanooga, Tennessee, practicing at Miller & Martin PLLC. Admitted to practice in Tennessee, Tennessee and Georgia, Georgia. Educated at The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (J.D., 1985) and The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (B.S.). Recognitions include Lawyer of the Year — Health Care Law (Chattanooga) (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Health Care Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus: (2026). Serves clients in Chattanooga, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Ward Nelson has over 30 years of experience in the areas of corporate, healthcare and transportation law, primarily for merger and acquisition and private equity transactions
- His background as a Certified Public Accountant has proved invaluable in structuring and evaluating financial aspects of business transactions (buy side and sell side) in various industries including floor covering and logistics
- He also represents healthcare clients with transactional and contract matters
- Ward was previously a member of the firm's Policy Committee and a past chair of the firm's Corporate Department and Healthcare Group
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Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.
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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 Chattanooga 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 venue, 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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