Atty. Bill Nichelson

Atty. Bill Nichelson

Bill Nichelson is a lawyer practicing estate planning, probate, real estate and 1 other area of law. Bill received a B.S. degree from Millikin University in 1993, and has been licensed for 30 years.

Virden Virden 30 yrs experience 30 year
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Profile Summary

About Bill Nichelson at a glance

Bill Nichelson is a Member based in Virden, Illinois, practicing at Nichelson Law Office. They have 30+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1996. Their practice focuses on probate, estate planning, real estate, creditor rights, and civil rights. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1996). Educated at Southern Illinois University (J.D., 1996) and Millikin University (B.S., 1993). Serands clients in Virden, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Bill Nichelson is a lawyer practicing estate planning, probate, real estate and 1 other area of law
  • Bill received a B.S. degree from Millikin University in 1993, and has been licensed for 30 years
  • Bill practices at Nichelson Law Office in Virden, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Bill Nichelson's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Bill Nichelson handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Probate

Bill Nichelson is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Illinois →

Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

Bill Nichelson is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Illinois →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

Bill Nichelson is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Illinois →

Creditor Rights & Collections

Bill Nichelson is one of 42,948 creditor rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse creditor rights attorneys in Illinois →

Civil Rights

Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Illinois

Practicing law in Illinois. Legal matters in Illinois are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Virden are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Illinois state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Illinois brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Illinois courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Bill Nichelson

Where is Bill Nichelson's law office located?
Bill Nichelson's law practice is located in Virden, Illinois. The firm is Nichelson Law Office. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Bill Nichelson handle?
Bill Nichelson focuses on probate, estate planning, real estate, creditor rights, civil rights. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Bill Nichelson practiced law?
Bill Nichelson has 30+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1996.
Where did Bill Nichelson go to law school?
Bill Nichelson earned their education at (J.D., 1996); (B.S., 1993).
How can I contact Bill Nichelson for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Southern Illinois University
- 1996
B.S.
Millikin University
- 1993

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1996

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