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Adam R. Nelson

Adam NelsonDirector

Tel: 804-698-6208
Fax: 804-780-1813
Email: anelson@t-mlaw.com

Mr. Nelson represents individual and business clients in commercial transactions, with an emphasis on:

  • Commercial leasing (including resolution of commercial landlord and tenant disputes and representation of landlords in tenant bankruptcies)
  • Sales and purchases of commercial and residential real estate
  • Sales and purchases of businesses and business assets
  • Organization of business entities such as corporations and limited liability companies
  • Commercial lending (including representation of both lenders and borrowers and including SBA loans)
  • Creditors’ rights.  

Mr. Nelson joined ThompsonMcMullan after graduating from the University of Virginia School of Law in 1995. Prior to law school, Mr. Nelson attended the Pennsylvania State University, from which he received a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology and a Master’s Degree in Business Administration, graduating first in his MBA class. From 1987 until 1992, Mr. Nelson served as a corporate financial analyst for Ford New Holland, Inc., the agricultural subsidiary of Ford Motor Company.

Professional Affiliations:
  • Virginia Bar Association
  • Richmond Bar Association
  • Hanover Bar Association
Community Involvement:
  • Virginia Bar Association - Community Service Program (2004-present – Charter Member)
  • Hanover Bar Association – Secretary (2011-present); Treasurer (2010-2011); So You’re 18 Program, Organizer/Presenter (1999-2000, 2003-present); Nina Kilian Peace Award of the Hanover Bar Association for Community Service (2010)
  • Greater Richmond Chamber – Executive Committee, Board and Business Council Forum (2008-2009)

  • Hanover Business Council – Chair (2008-2009); Vice Chair (2007-2008); Cabinet (2004-present)
  • Congregation Beth Ahabah – Board of Managers (2004-present); Leadership Development Committee (2007-present); Finance Committee (2007-present)
  • Congregation Beth Ahabah Brotherhood – President (2005-2007); VP, Membership (2003-2005)
  • Jewish Community Federation of Richmond – Enterprise Circle Steering Committee (2008-present)
  • Junior Achievement – Ethics Instructor (2005-present); Classroom Instructor (2002-2011); Volunteer of the Year Finalist (2004)
  • Hanover County Public Schools – Inaugural Citizens’ Academy (2007-2008); Kersey Creek Redistricting Committee (2005-2006)
  • Penn State Alumni Association, Central Virginia Chapter (1997-present); Board of Directors (1999-2006); Treasurer (1999-2004)
  • Institute of Management Accountants (1998-2006); Manager, Public Relations (2005-2006)

Adam R. Nelson's Practice Areas
Real Estate & Land Use BankruptcyandCreditors’ Rights
Commercial Lending Business Entities & Transactions