Atty. Catherine B. Nelson

Atty. Catherine B. Nelson

Catherine B. Nelson is a lawyer practicing divorce & separation, intellectual property.

Chicago Chicago 30 yrs experience 30 year
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Profile Summary

About Catherine B. Nelson at a glance

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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About

  • 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

Practice Areas Explained

Catherine B. Nelson's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Catherine B. Nelson 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.

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

Intellectual Property

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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Catherine B. Nelson

Where is Catherine B. Nelson's law office located?
Catherine B. Nelson's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Catherine B. Nelson handle?
Catherine B. Nelson focuses on divorce, ip. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Catherine B. Nelson practiced law?
Catherine B. Nelson has 30+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1996.
Where did Catherine B. Nelson go to law school?
Catherine B. Nelson earned their education at (—); (—).
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Education

Northwestern University J.D.
- In Progress
University of Illinois B.S.
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1996

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