Atty. Craig Edward Nelson

Atty. Craig Edward Nelson

Craig Edward Nelson is a lawyer practicing advertising, communications / media, corporate law and 4 other areas of law. Craig received a M.B.A. degree from University of Houston in 1987, and has been licensed for 35 years.

Barrington Barrington 35 yrs experience 35 year
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Profile Summary

About Craig Edward Nelson at a glance

Craig Edward Nelson is a Member based in Barrington, Illinois, practicing at Craig E. Nelson. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Their practice focuses on estate planning, business, m&a, and entertainment. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1991) and Colorado (2019). Educated at University of Texas School of Law (J.D., 1991) and University of Houston (M.B.A. University, 1987). Serands clients in Barrington, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Craig Edward Nelson is a lawyer practicing advertising, communications / media, corporate law and 4 other areas of law
  • Craig received a M.B.A. degree from University of Houston in 1987, and has been licensed for 35 years
  • Craig practices at Craig E. Nelson in Barrington, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Craig Edward Nelson's Areas of Practice

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

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.

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Business & Corporate Law

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

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Craig Edward Nelson is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in Illinois →

Entertainment & Sports Law

Entertainment lawyers for music, film, sports contracts, talent representation, and IP licensing.

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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 Barrington 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 Craig Edward Nelson

Where is Craig Edward Nelson's law office located?
Craig Edward Nelson's law practice is located in Barrington, Illinois. The firm is Craig E. Nelson. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Craig Edward Nelson handle?
Craig Edward Nelson focuses on estate planning, business, m&a, entertainment. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Craig Edward Nelson practiced law?
Craig Edward Nelson has 35+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1991.
Where did Craig Edward Nelson go to law school?
Craig Edward Nelson earned their education at (J.D., 1991); (M.B.A. University, 1987).
How can I contact Craig Edward Nelson for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Texas School of Law
- 1991
M.B.A. University
University of Houston
- 1987

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1991
Colorado
Admitted: 2019

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