Todd A. Nelson
About Todd A. Nelson
Todd A. Nelson is a lawyer based in Tulsa, OK and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2014. Todd A. Nelson is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Tulsa, Oklahoma
- Copyright Law
- Litigation - Patent
Current Firm: GableGotwals
Education: University of Oklahoma, J.D., graduated 1992 and Kansas State University, BS, graduated 1987
Location: Tulsa, OK
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