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Chad M. Nelson

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chad.nelson@cooperscully.com
214.712.9564
900 Jackson, Suite 100, Dallas, TX 75202
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Chad is shareholder in the Dallas office of Cooper & Scully, P.C. Chad is a seasoned attorney specializing in professional and commercial litigation. Throughout his career, Chad has successfully represented Fortune 500 businesses, medium and small-sized businesses, family offices, and individuals in a wide range of lawsuits, including medical malpractice, premises liability, breach of contract, fraud, medical device/products liability, defamation, Qui Tam/False Claims Act, RICO and more.

With a passion for advocating on behalf of his clients, Chad brings a wealth of experience and expertise to every case he handles and provides a unique mindset to identify and resolve a client’s needs in an efficient manner. He is committed to providing his client with the highest attention to detail and achieving the best possible outcomes.

Chad obtained his B.S. from Texas A&M University before graduating cum laude from SMU Dedman School of Law. When he’s not in the courtroom, Chad enjoys spending time with his wife and daughter, traveling, and giving back to his community through various charitable endeavors.

 

Admitted

Texas, 2017
U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas
U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas

 

Education

J.D., Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law, 2017
B.S., Texas A&M University, 2013

Dallas Bar Association
Dallas Association of Young Lawyers

Navigating Dangerous Conditions in Premises Liability Actions, Cooper & Scully Newsletter, March 2024

Personal Guaranties – What Happens if the Borrower Defaults, Cooper & Scully Newsletter, September 2020

How to Land a Job in a Mid-size Firm, Panel Discussion, SMU Dedman School of Law, September 2019

Trying the Insurance Coverage Case to a Millennial Jury, 26th Annual Insurance Symposium, April 2019

Collecting a Judgment by Sheriff’s Sale, Cooper & Scully Newsletter, June 2018

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Cooper & Scully Announces Chad Nelson as Newest Shareholder


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Navigating Dangerous Conditions in Premises Liability Actions


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Personal Guaranties – What Happens if the Borrower Defaults?


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The Emergence of Telemedicine in Texas


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Collecting a Judgment by Sheriff’s Sale