Chad Nelson
Awarded Practice Areas
Biography
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.
Overview
- Southern Methodist University, J.D., graduated 2017
- Texas, State Bar of Texas, 2017
- Dallas Bar Association - Member
- U.S. District Court for the Western 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 Northern District of Texas
- Texas, State Bar of Texas, 2017
- Dallas Bar Association - Member
- Southern Methodist University, J.D., graduated 2017
- U.S. District Court for the Western 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 Northern District of Texas
Client Testimonials
Awards & Focus
- Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants
News & Media
Additional Information
- Presentations and Publications
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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