Nelson A. McKown
About Nelson A. McKown
Nelson A. McKown is a lawyer based in Winston-Salem, NC and has been recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America since 2026. Nelson A. McKown is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Winston-Salem, North Carolina
- Labor and Employment Law - Management
- Litigation - Labor and Employment
- Natural Resources Law
Current Firm: Spilman Thomas & Battle PLLC
Education: West Virginia University, J.D., graduated 2020
Location: Winston-Salem, NC
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