Atty. David Aaron Nelson

Atty. David Aaron Nelson

David Aaron Nelson is a lawyer practicing intellectual property litigation, international trade commission proceedings, life sciences litigation. David Aaron received a B.S.E.E. degree from Stanford University in 1987, and has been licensed for 34 years.

Chicago Chicago 34 yrs experience 34 year
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Profile Summary

About David Aaron Nelson at a glance

David Aaron Nelson is a Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP. They have 34+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1992. Their practice focuses on ip, litigation, and international. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1992). Educated at Northwestern University School of Law (J.D., 1992) and Stanford University (B.S.E.E., 1987). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • David Aaron Nelson is a lawyer practicing intellectual property litigation, international trade commission proceedings, life sciences litigation
  • David Aaron received a B.S.E.E. degree from Stanford University in 1987, and has been licensed for 34 years
  • David Aaron practices at Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

David Aaron Nelson's Areas of Practice

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

Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

David Aaron Nelson is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Illinois →

Civil Litigation

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

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

International Law

International law attorneys for cross-border transactions, trade, foreign investment, and treaties.

David Aaron Nelson is one of 40,133 international attorneys indexed nationally. Browse international 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 David Aaron Nelson

Where is David Aaron Nelson's law office located?
David Aaron Nelson's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David Aaron Nelson handle?
David Aaron Nelson focuses on ip, litigation, international. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has David Aaron Nelson practiced law?
David Aaron Nelson has 34+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1992.
Where did David Aaron Nelson go to law school?
David Aaron Nelson earned their education at (J.D., 1992); (B.S.E.E., 1987).
How can I contact David Aaron Nelson for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has David Aaron Nelson received?
David Aaron Nelson's notable recognition includes: Peer Reviewed.

Education

J.D.
Northwestern University School of Law
- 1992
B.S.E.E.
Stanford University
- 1987

Awards

Peer Reviewed

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1992

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