Atty. Herbert O. Nelson

Atty. Herbert O. Nelson

Herbert O. Nelson is a lawyer practicing estate and tax planning, elder law, residential and commercial real estate and 2 other areas of law.

Libertyville Libertyville 66 yrs experience 66 year
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Profile Summary

About Herbert O. Nelson at a glance

Herbert O. Nelson is a probate, real estate, tax, commercial re, and elder law attorney based in Libertyville, Illinois. They have 66+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1960. Admitted to practice in Illinois (Inactive) (1960). Educated at University of Chicago J.D. (—) and University of Chicago A.B. (—). Serands clients in Libertyville, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Herbert O. Nelson is a lawyer practicing estate and tax planning, elder law, residential and commercial real estate and 2 other areas of law
  • Herbert received a A.B. degree from University of Chicago, and has been licensed for 66 years
  • Herbert practices in Libertyville, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Herbert O. Nelson's Areas of Practice

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

Probate

Herbert O. Nelson is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Illinois →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

Herbert O. Nelson is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Illinois →

Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

Herbert O. Nelson is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Illinois →

Commercial Real Estate

Herbert O. Nelson is one of 16,000 commercial re attorneys indexed nationally. Browse commercial re attorneys in Illinois →

Elder Law

Elder law attorneys for Medicaid planning, long-term care, guardianship, conservatorship, and elder abuse.

Herbert O. Nelson is one of 53,430 elder law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse elder law 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 Libertyville 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 Herbert O. Nelson

Where is Herbert O. Nelson's law office located?
Herbert O. Nelson's law practice is located in Libertyville, Illinois. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Herbert O. Nelson handle?
Herbert O. Nelson focuses on probate, real estate, tax, commercial re, elder law. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Herbert O. Nelson practiced law?
Herbert O. Nelson has 66+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1960.
Where did Herbert O. Nelson go to law school?
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How can I contact Herbert O. Nelson for a consultation?
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Education

University of Chicago J.D.
- In Progress
University of Chicago A.B.
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

Illinois (Inactive)
Admitted: 1960

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