Atty. Catherine B. Nelson
Catherine B. Nelson is a lawyer practicing divorce & separation, intellectual property.
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Catherine B. Nelson is a divorce and ip attorney based in Chicago, Illinois. They have 30+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1996. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1996). Educated at Northwestern University J.D. (—) and University of Illinois B.S. (—). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Catherine B. Nelson is a lawyer practicing divorce & separation, intellectual property
- Catherine received a B.S. degree from University of Illinois, and has been licensed for 30 years
- Catherine practices in Chicago, IL
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Catherine B. Nelson handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.
Catherine B. Nelson is one of 50,487 divorce attorneys indexed nationally. Browse divorce attorneys in Illinois →
IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.
Catherine B. Nelson is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip 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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