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 Elder Care division and 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 graduating from law school, Mr. Nelson began working for the South Carolina Attorney General assisting in public and press relations. 

After receiving his Juris Doctor in 2003, Mr. Nelson has worked mainly in the areas of civil litigation, criminal defense, and family law. Tom Nelson frequently participated in church and school activities, sports, and fundraisers. Currently, Mr. Nelson is a member of the Charleston Elks Lodge.

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

Professional Associations and Memberships

South Carolina Bar Association
South Carolina Association of Justice

Areas of Practice

Criminal Law: DUI defense, Felonies, Misdemeanors; Family Law:  Alimony & Spousal Support, Child Support, Children’s Rights, Custody & Visitation, Divorce, Domestic Violence & Neglect; Real Estate Litigation: Breach of Contract, Boundary Line Disputes, Title Issues, Landlord/Tenant, Homeowners Associations, Realtor Issues, Construction, Mechanic’s Liens; Personal Injury:  Motor Vehicle Accidents, Premises Liability, Wrongful Death, Products Liability Law; Litigation & Appeals, State and Federal Trial Practice; Business: Incorporations, Dissolutions, Collections, Partner Disputes.  

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