Ward W. Nelson

Health Care Law

4.0 (1 reviews)

Chattanooga, Tennessee

40+ years experience

Miller & Martin PLLC

Updated: Jan 02, 2026

Contact Information

423-756-6600

https://www.millermartin.com/people/Attorney/Ward-Nelson/

Volunteer Building, Suite 1200, 832 Georgia Avenue, Chattanooga, TN 37402-2289

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Bio

Ward Nelson has over 30 years of experience in the areas of corporate, healthcare and transportation law, primarily for merger and acquisition and private equity transactions. His background as a Certified Public Accountant has proved invaluable in structuring and evaluating financial aspects of business transactions (buy side and sell side) in various industries including floor covering and logistics. He also represents healthcare clients with transactional and contract matters.Ward was previously a member of the firm's Policy Committee and a past chair of the firm's Corporate Department and Healthcare Group. Ward Nelson has over 30 years of experience in the areas of corporate, healthcare and transportation law, primarily for merger and acquisition and private equity transactions. His background as a Certified Public Accountant has proved invaluable in structuring and evaluating financial aspects of business transactions (buy side and sell side) in various industries including floor covering and logistics. He also represents healthcare clients with transactional and contract matters. Ward was previously a member of the firm's Policy Committee and a past chair of the firm's Corporate Department and Healthcare Group.

Practice Areas

Health Care Law

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)
Recognized: Health Care Law
Special Focus: Corporate
Special Focus: Mergers & Acquisitions
Special Focus: Practice Acquisition
Special Focus: Transactions

Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2007

Education

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, J.D., graduated 1985
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, B.S.

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Reviews

Richard Garcia

2 weeks ago

Exceptional Healthcare Transaction Guidance with Minor Delays

Our regional healthcare network recently engaged Ward Nelson to guide us through the acquisition of a smaller specialty practice group. From the outset, his depth of knowledge was immediately apparent. With over three decades focused on corporate and healthcare law, particularly in M&A, he provided a strategic framework that went far beyond simple contract review. He anticipated regulatory hurdles specific to Tennessee that our internal counsel had missed, and his insight into the private equity landscape was invaluable during negotiations. It's clear why he has been recognized multiple times as Chattanooga's Lawyer of the Year in Health Care Law. His advice was always precise, practical, and grounded in extensive experience. The one area where we noted a slight opportunity for improvement was in the initial responsiveness of his support staff; sometimes there was a day's lag in scheduling or document forwarding, though Ward himself was always prompt and thorough in our direct meetings. Overall, his expertise from Miller & Martin was instrumental in achieving a smooth, successful transaction. We would confidently recommend him for complex healthcare deals.