Atty. David C. Nelson

Atty. David C. Nelson

David C. Nelson is a lawyer practicing personal injury, workers compensation, class actions.

Belleville Belleville 31 yrs experience 31 year
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Profile Summary

About David C. Nelson at a glance

David C. Nelson is a Partner based in Belleville, Illinois, practicing at Nelson & Nelson, Attorneys at Law, P.C.. They have 31+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1995. Their practice focuses on personal injury, workers comp, and class action. Admitted to practice in Missouri (1995) and Illinois (2002). Educated at Duke University School of Law (J.D., 1994) and Duke University (B.A., 1991). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serands clients in Belleville, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • David C. Nelson is a lawyer practicing personal injury, workers compensation, class actions
  • David C. received a B.A. degree from Duke University in 1991, and has been licensed for 31 years
  • David C. practices at Nelson & Nelson, Attorneys at Law, P.C. in Belleville, IL

Practice Areas Explained

David C. Nelson's Areas of Practice

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

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

David C. Nelson is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Illinois →

Workers Compensation

Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.

David C. Nelson is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Illinois →

Class Action

David C. Nelson is one of 26,424 class action attorneys indexed nationally. Browse class action 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 Belleville 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 C. Nelson

Where is David C. Nelson's law office located?
David C. Nelson's law practice is located in Belleville, Illinois. The firm is Nelson & Nelson, Attorneys at Law, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David C. Nelson handle?
David C. Nelson focuses on personal injury, workers comp, class action. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has David C. Nelson practiced law?
David C. Nelson has 31+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1995.
Where did David C. Nelson go to law school?
David C. Nelson earned their education at (J.D., 1994); (B.A., 1991).
How can I contact David C. Nelson for a consultation?
You can contact David C. Nelson 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.
What awards or recognition has David C. Nelson received?
David C. Nelson's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
Duke University School of Law
- 1994
B.A.
Duke University
- 1991

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Missouri
Admitted: 1995
Illinois
Admitted: 2002

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