About Eric
Eric Nelson is a partner at Foley & Lardner LLP, located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin — His practice primarily focuses on commercial transactions, supply chain matters, and distribution issues. Nelson represents clients, including manufacturers, service providers, and energy marketers. His experience includes various areas of commercial law, such as product distribution, dealership matters, secured transactions, and service contracts. Additionally, he is experienced in power purchase agreements, engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) contracts, as well as capital equipment purchase and sale agreements. Throughout his career, Nelson has played a pivotal role in assisting clients with bringing products to market. He has successfully negotiated supply, sales representation, and distribution agreements that facilitate the introduction of new products. His expertise also extends to addressing complex product recall issues for both consumer and commercial products, ensuring that his clients navigate these challenges effectively.
His work in this area has proven invaluable for companies facing potential liabilities and reputational risks. Nelson is an active member of several practice groups within Foley & Lardner LLP. He contributes to the firm's Finance & Financial Institutions and Commercial Transactions & Business Counseling Practices, as well as the Energy Industry Team. This involvement allows him to stay at the forefront of industry trends and legal developments, which he leverages to provide strategic advice to his clients. His collaborative approach ensures that he delivers comprehensive solutions tailored to the needs of each client. Educationally, Nelson has a solid foundation in business and law. He earned his B.B.A.
from the University of Wisconsin–Madison in 1989, followed by a J.D. from Yale Law School in 1992. His academic achievements laid the groundwork for a distinguished legal career. After completing his education, he clerked for the Honorable Clarence Thomas, Associate Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court, from 1993 to 1994. Prior to that, he served as a law clerk for the Honorable J. Michael Luttig of the U.S.
Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit from 1992 to 1993. Nelson is a member of the State Bar of Wisconsin and is admitted to practice in several courts. He gained admission to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit in 1993 and the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin in 1998. In 1999, he became licensed to practice in California. His broad range of admissions supports his serving clients across multiple jurisdictions and his ability to handle complex legal matters in various settings.
