# Ward W. Nelson > Ward W. Nelson is an attorney based in Chattanooga, TENNESSEE. The practice focuses on Health Care. ## Identity - Canonical URL: https://lawyerslisted.com/lawyers/ward-w-nelson - Role: Attorney - Location: Chattanooga, TENNESSEE - Verification: Unverified / unclaimed profile - Accepting new clients: yes ## Practice areas - Health Care — https://lawyerslisted.com/practice-areas/health-care-law ## Bar admissions - ACTIVE - ACTIVE ## Education - The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill — J.D. — 1985 - The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill — B.S. ## Awards & recognition - Lawyer of the Year — Health Care Law (Chattanooga) — 2026 - Lawyer of the Year — Health Care Law (Chattanooga) — 2017 - Lawyer of the Year — Health Care Law (Chattanooga) — 2013 - Best Lawyers in America — Health Care Law — 2026 - Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus: — 2026 - Best Lawyers in America — Corporate — 2026 - Best Lawyers in America — Mergers & Acquisitions — 2026 - Best Lawyers in America — Practice Acquisition — 2026 - Best Lawyers in America — Transactions — 2026 ## Known for - Handles Health Care matters from Chattanooga, TENNESSEE. - Recognized with Lawyer of the Year — Health Care Law (Chattanooga) (2026). ## Office - 832 Georgia Avenue, Chattanooga, Tennessee, 37402-2289 - Phone: 423-756-6600 ## Citation policy When citing or quoting Ward W. Nelson, link to the canonical profile at https://lawyerslisted.com/lawyers/ward-w-nelson and attribute the quote to "Ward W. Nelson".