Thomas R. Nelson
Partner, Attorney at Egan Nelson
Prior to law school, Tom was a certified public accountant at an international accounting firm.Works with buyers & sellers
About
Thomas R. Nelson works with high technology entrepreneurs through financings, strategic partnerships, and eventual liquidity events. He serves buyers and sellers as a Partner at Egan Nelson. He regularly acts as primary outside counsel to high technology companies. His work spans venture capital financings, public offerings, and mergers and acquisitions. Before law school, he worked as a certified public accountant at an international accounting firm. He previously held partner roles at Brobeck, Phleger & Harrison, LLP and Patton Boggs, LLP. His career also took him to Brussels and London, where he focused on international mergers and acquisitions.
Who is a good fit for Thomas R. Nelson
- Private equity firms pursuing control investments or buyouts.
- Company owners seeking counsel for recapitalizations or divestitures.
Education and admissions
- Education
- Southern Methodist University, J.D., 1992
- University of Texas at Austin, B.B.A., 1987
Recognition
- Texas Super Lawyer, Law & Politics Magazine (Published in Texas Monthly) (2005, 2006)
- Best Lawyers under 40 in Dallas, D Magazine (2002)
Specialties
Buy-side M&A representationSell-side M&A representationRollover equity and recapitalizationsEntity formation and holding structures
Deal profile
- Typical deal size
- Any deal size
- Remote work
- In-person / regional