Atty. William F. Nelson

Atty. William F. Nelson

Mr. William F.

Madison Madison 66 yrs experience 66 year
Call (920) 610-1270 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About William F. Nelson at a glance

William F. Nelson is an Attorney based in Madison, Wisconsin, practicing at William F. Nelson. They have 66+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1960. Their practice focuses on tax and litigation. Admitted to practice in Wisconsin (1960), Georgia (1972), and District of Columbia (2000). Educated at University of Wisconsin (LL.B., 1960) and Central Methodist College (A.B., 1957). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Dane County and American (Member, Litigation and Antitrust Sections) Bar Associations State Bar of Wisconsin. Serands clients in Madison, WI and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. William F. Nelson is a lawyer practicing litigation, taxation law
  • William received a A.B. degree from Central Methodist College in 1957, and has been licensed for 66 years
  • William practices at William F. Nelson in Madison, WI

Practice Areas Explained

William F. Nelson's Areas of Practice

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

Tax Law

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

William F. Nelson is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Wisconsin →

Civil Litigation

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

William F. Nelson is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation 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.

Looking for additional Wisconsin attorneys? Browse all attorneys in Madison or all attorneys in Wisconsin.

Frequently Asked

Common questions about William F. Nelson

Where is William F. Nelson's law office located?
William F. Nelson's law practice is located in Madison, Wisconsin. The firm is William F. Nelson. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William F. Nelson handle?
William F. Nelson focuses on tax, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Wisconsin.
How long has William F. Nelson practiced law?
William F. Nelson has 66+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1960.
Where did William F. Nelson go to law school?
William F. Nelson earned their education at (LL.B., 1960); (A.B., 1957).
How can I contact William F. Nelson for a consultation?
You can contact William F. 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 William F. Nelson received?
William F. Nelson's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Practice Areas

Education

LL.B.
University of Wisconsin
- 1960
A.B.
Central Methodist College
- 1957

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Wisconsin
Admitted: 1960
Georgia
Admitted: 1972
District of Columbia
Admitted: 2000

Reviews

5.0
1 Review
5 0
4 0
3 0
2 0
1 0
These reviews belong to platform users; they do not constitute advertisement or promotion for the attorney. Opinions are published for informational purposes only.

No reviews yet.