Atty. Bruce Nelson Crawford

Atty. Bruce Nelson Crawford

Bruce Nelson Crawford is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation, landlord & tenant, child custody and 3 other areas of law. Bruce received a B.A. degree from University of St.

Chicago Chicago 28 yrs experience 28 year
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Profile Summary

About Bruce Nelson Crawford at a glance

Bruce Nelson Crawford is a divorce, child custody, business, child support, and litigation attorney based in Chicago, Illinois. They have 28+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1998. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1998), U.S. District Court, District of Colorado, Northern District of Illinois and Eastern District of Wis (1999), and Minnesota (2006). Educated at Chicago-Kent College of Law (J.D., 1998) and University of St. Thomas (B.A., 1990). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Bruce Nelson Crawford is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation, landlord & tenant, child custody and 3 other areas of law
  • Bruce received a B.A. degree from University of St. Thomas in 1990, and has been licensed for 28 years
  • Bruce practices in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Bruce Nelson Crawford's Areas of Practice

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

Divorce

A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.

Bruce Nelson Crawford is one of 50,487 divorce attorneys indexed nationally. Browse divorce attorneys in Illinois →

Child Custody & Visitation

Bruce Nelson Crawford is one of 31,241 child custody attorneys indexed nationally. Browse child custody attorneys in Illinois →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Bruce Nelson Crawford is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Illinois →

Child Support

Bruce Nelson Crawford is one of 24,688 child support attorneys indexed nationally. Browse child support attorneys in Illinois →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Bruce Nelson Crawford is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Illinois →

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 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 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 Bruce Nelson Crawford

Where is Bruce Nelson Crawford's law office located?
Bruce Nelson Crawford's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Bruce Nelson Crawford handle?
Bruce Nelson Crawford focuses on divorce, child custody, business, child support, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Bruce Nelson Crawford practiced law?
Bruce Nelson Crawford has 28+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1998.
Where did Bruce Nelson Crawford go to law school?
Bruce Nelson Crawford earned their education at (J.D., 1998); (B.A., 1990).
How can I contact Bruce Nelson Crawford for a consultation?
You can contact Bruce Nelson Crawford directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.

Education

J.D.
Chicago-Kent College of Law
- 1998
B.A.
University of St. Thomas
- 1990

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1998
U.S. District Court, District of Colorado, Northern District of Illinois and Eastern District of Wis
Admitted: 1999
Minnesota
Admitted: 2006

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