Adam Nelson joined ThompsonMcMullan after graduating from the University of Virginia School of Law in 1995, and he became a director of the firm as of January 1, 2001.
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
Prior to joining the firm, 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 - So You’re 18 Program, Organizer/Presenter (1999-2000, 2003-present)
- Hanover Business Council - Vice Chair (2007-Present); Cabinet (2004-Present)
- Congregation Beth Ahabah - Board of Managers (2004-present); Finance Committee (2007-present)
- Congregation Beth Ahabah Brotherhood - President (2005-2007); VP, Membership (2003-2005)
- Junior Achievement - Classroom Instructor (2002-present); 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
Attorneys
- Hugh T. Antrim
- Mark R. Colombell
- Lucy G. Davis
- Robert A. Dybing
- Sherry A. Fox
- John A. Gibney, Jr.
- Richard L. Grier
- Paul G. Izzo
- Thomas D. Lane
- Charles W. Laughlin
- Robert C. Lyne
- R. Shawn Majette
- Christopher M. Malone
- C. Grice McMullan, Jr.
- Dewey B. Morris
- J. Christopher Morris
- Robert R. Musick
- Adam R. Nelson
- Jennifer F. Sullivan
- Neil S. Talegaonkar
- John B. Thompson
- Wilson R. Trice
- William W. Tunner
- Sarah B. Warner
- Robert A. Warwick
- Andrea J. Yoak