Atty. Bruce C. Nelson

Atty. Bruce C. Nelson

Bruce C. Nelson is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation, healthcare litigation, trial and appellate practice and 2 other areas of law.

Chicago Chicago 35 yrs experience 35 year
Call (312) 219-2395 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Bruce C. Nelson at a glance

Bruce C. Nelson is an attorney based in Chicago, Illinois. They haand 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1991), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (1991), U.S. Supreme Court (1996), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit (1997). Educated at Boston University School of Law (J.D., 1991) and Northwestern University (B.A., 1983). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • Bruce C. Nelson is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation, healthcare litigation, trial and appellate practice and 2 other areas of law
  • Bruce received a B.A. degree from Northwestern University in 1983, and has been licensed for 35 years
  • Bruce practices in Chicago, IL

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Illinois

Practforg law in Illinois. Legal matters in Illinois are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand law. Cases originating in Chicago 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 substantiand 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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Bruce C. Nelson's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
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Bruce C. Nelson has 35+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1991.
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Bruce C. Nelson earned their education at (J.D., 1991); (B.A., 1983).
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Education

J.D.
Boston University School of Law
- 1991
B.A.
Northwestern University
- 1983

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1991
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
Admitted: 1991
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1996
U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit
Admitted: 1997
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Pennsylvania and U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit
Admitted: 1998

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