Av. Eric L. Nelson
Eric Nelson is a partner with Smith, Currie & Hancock and practices in the area of construction law and government contracts, representing owners, engineers, general contractors, EPC and design-build contractors, construction managers and subcontractors. Mr.
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Eric L. Nelson is a construction attorney based in Atlanta, Georgia, practicing at Smith Currie Oles LLP. Educated at Washington and Lee University (J.D., 1992). Recognitions include Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Construction (Atlanta) (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Construction Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Construction (2026). Serands clients in Atlanta, GA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Eric Nelson is a partner with Smith, Currie & Hancock and practices in the area of construction law and government contracts, representing owners, engineers, general contractors, EPC and design-build contractors, construction managers and subcontractors
- Mr. Nelson’s practice primarily involves dispute resolution of construction-related claims
- He has tried cases in federal and state courts throughout the county and before the various federal government boards of contract appeals
- He has also participated extensively in alternative dispute resolution, including negotiation, mediation and arbitration, both nationally and internationally
- In addition to dispute resolution, Mr. Nelson works with clients in negotiating and drafting construction contracts and assists clients with project administration and performance problems
- Mr. Nelson received his law degree from Washington & Lee University Law School and his undergraduate degree from California Polytechnic University at San Luis Obispo
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Why local counsel matters in Georgia
Practicing law in Georgia. Legal matters in Georgia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Atlanta are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Georgia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Georgia 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 Georgia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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