 
		John M. Campbell, Jr.
											Partner
					                    
				
			            			
			
                        Greenville ONE
2 W. Washington Street
Suite 400
Greenville, SC 29601
                				
				
			 	                    
								
							2 W. Washington Street
Suite 400
Greenville, SC 29601
john.campbell@nelsonmullins.com
			John has been a partner at the firm since 1988 when he joined as one of the original partners in the Greenville office. He served as managing partner of that office for over 10 years.
John has been a partner at the firm since 1988 when he joined as one of the original partners in the Greenville office. He served as managing partner of that office for over 10 years.
 
		Experience
                                            The following is a selected sampling of matters and is provided for informational purposes only. Past success does not indicate the likelihood of success in any future matter.
                                            
                                                                                                                                                Experience
- Worked in the areas of estate and succession planning and probate, executive deferred compensation with for–profit corporations and tax–exempt organizations, mergers and acquisitions, ERISA and IRS tax controversies
- Experience in working as legal counsel to corporate and not–for–profit Boards of Directors on governance, fiduciary, regulatory and executive compensation matters
Previous Professional Experience
- Former Certified Contract Advisor, National Football League Players' Association for over 10 years
Educational Activities
- University of Virginia School of Law
	- Attended the University of Bristol, in Bristol, England on a Rotary International postgraduate scholarship (1972–73)
 
Education
- Georgetown University, LLM, Taxation (1978)
- University of Virginia School of Law, JD (1975)
- Furman University, BS, Mathematics, summa cum laude (1971)
Admissions
- District of Columbia
- Georgia
- South Carolina
- U.S. Tax Court
Clerkships
- Law Clerk, the Honorable C. Moxley Featherston, Chief Judge, U.S. Tax Court (1976 - 1978)
- Law Clerk, the Honorable Randolph F. Caldwell, Jr., Chief Special Trial Judge, U.S. Tax Court (1975 - 1976)
Certifications
- Specialist in Taxation Law
Practice Areas
Industries
                                                        The following is a selected sampling of matters and is provided for informational purposes only. Past success does not indicate the likelihood of success in any future matter.
			                                            
			                                        			                                            			                                                Experience
- Worked in the areas of estate and succession planning and probate, executive deferred compensation with for–profit corporations and tax–exempt organizations, mergers and acquisitions, ERISA and IRS tax controversies
- Experience in working as legal counsel to corporate and not–for–profit Boards of Directors on governance, fiduciary, regulatory and executive compensation matters
Previous Professional Experience
- Former Certified Contract Advisor, National Football League Players' Association for over 10 years
Educational Activities
- University of Virginia School of Law
	- Attended the University of Bristol, in Bristol, England on a Rotary International postgraduate scholarship (1972–73)
 
Media
Recognitions
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                                - Greenville Business Magazine Legal Elite of the Upstate, Corporate Law Mergers and Acquisitions (2020)
- The Best Lawyers in America®, Tax Law (2013–2026)
- S.C. Supreme Court Pro Bono Honor Roll (2019, 2020, 2021)
John has been a partner at the firm since 1988 when he joined as one of the original partners in the Greenville office. He served as managing partner of that office for over 10 years.
Experience
The following is a selected sampling of matters and is provided for informational purposes only. Past success does not indicate the likelihood of success in any future matter.Experience
- Worked in the areas of estate and succession planning and probate, executive deferred compensation with for–profit corporations and tax–exempt organizations, mergers and acquisitions, ERISA and IRS tax controversies
- Experience in working as legal counsel to corporate and not–for–profit Boards of Directors on governance, fiduciary, regulatory and executive compensation matters
Previous Professional Experience
- Former Certified Contract Advisor, National Football League Players' Association for over 10 years
Educational Activities
- University of Virginia School of Law
	- Attended the University of Bristol, in Bristol, England on a Rotary International postgraduate scholarship (1972–73)
 
Education
- Georgetown University, LLM, Taxation (1978)
- University of Virginia School of Law, JD (1975)
- Furman University, BS, Mathematics, summa cum laude (1971)
Admissions
- District of Columbia
- Georgia
- South Carolina
- U.S. Tax Court
Clerkships
- Law Clerk, The Honorable C. Moxley Featherston, Chief Judge, U.S. Tax Court (1976 - 1978)
- Law Clerk, The Honorable Randolph F. Caldwell, Jr., Chief Special Trial Judge, U.S. Tax Court (1975 - 1976)
Practice Areas
- Corporate Governance
- Executive Compensation, ERISA, Employee Benefits
- Mergers & Acquisitions
- Non-Profit Organizations
- Tax
Industries
                                            The bar rules of some states require that the standards for an attorney's inclusion in certain public accolades or recognitions be provided.  When such accolades or recognitions are listed, a hyperlink is provided that leads to a description of the respective selection methodology. 
                                            
                                            
                                    - Greenville Business Magazine Legal Elite of the Upstate, Corporate Law Mergers and Acquisitions (2020)
- The Best Lawyers in America®, Tax Law (2013–2026)
- S.C. Supreme Court Pro Bono Honor Roll (2019, 2020, 2021)
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