Thomas C. Nelson

Tom Nelson is a Charleston attorney who practices in the areas of general civil litigation, real estate litigation, personal injury, business law, criminal defense, and family law.  A native of Charleston, South Carolina, Mr. Nelson graduated from Bishop England High School in 1995 and received his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the College of Charleston in 2000.  While attending the University of South Carolina School of Law, Tom Nelson worked as a law clerk in the Office of the Attorney General where he assisted in public and press relations and later worked in the Elder Care Division where he organized a seminar educating over 200 attorneys, social workers, and law enforcement officials on elder abuse law in South Carolina.  In his second year of law school, Mr. Nelson co-founded an independent law clerk service that performed legal work for various lawyers and firms. 

After receiving his Juris Doctor in 2003, Mr. Nelson has worked primarily as a trial attorney who enjoys spending time in the courtroom standing up for his clients’ rights. At home, Tom Nelson enjoys playing basketball, playing guitar, and participating in charity events.

Education

University of South Carolina School of Law
Juris Doctorate - 2003

College of Charleston
Bachelor of Science Business Administration - 2000
Honors & Activities:

• Dean's List

Bar Admissions

South Carolina - 2004
United States District Court - South Carolina - 2005

South Carolina Bar Association
South Carolina Association of Justice

Areas of Practice

Criminal Law: DUI defense, Drug Charges, Felonies, Misdemeanors 

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For more information regarding how Thomas Nelson can assist you with your legal defense needs, please contact him locally at (843) 284-5500, toll free at (877) 913-5500, or email tnelson@charlestonlaw.net.