John C. Nelson,

Communications Law

4.0 (1 reviews)

Washington, District of Columbia

8+ years experience

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP

Updated: Jan 04, 2026

Contact Information

202-973-4200

https://www.dwt.com/people/n/nelson-john

1301 K Street NW Suite 500 East, Washington, DC 20005

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Bio

John C. Nelson, Jr. is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Communications Law and Technology Law.John C., who practices law in Washington, District of Columbia, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which John C. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area. John C. Nelson, Jr. is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Communications Law and Technology Law.John C., who practices law in Washington, District of Columbia, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which John C. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area. John C. Nelson, Jr. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Practice Areas

Communications Law

Awards & Recognition

Recognized: Communications Law
Recognized: Technology Law

Recognized in Ones to Watch since 2024

Education

William & Mary Law School, J.D., graduated 2017

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Reviews

Margaret Phillips

2 weeks ago

Expert guidance on a complex telecom licensing issue

I engaged John Nelson at Davis Wright Tremaine to assist my startup with navigating a complex FCC licensing and regulatory compliance matter. His dual recognition in Communications and Technology Law was immediately evident. John provided clear, strategic advice that was grounded in practical business realities, not just legal theory. He expertly broke down the dense regulatory landscape and crafted a solution that protected our interests while moving the process forward efficiently. His eight years of focused experience in D.C. were invaluable. While his billing rates reflect his expertise at a top-tier firm, and there were occasional delays in email responses during particularly busy periods, the quality of his work product was consistently outstanding. I would confidently recommend him for intricate tech and communications matters.