Atty. John Douglas Nelson
John Douglas Nelson is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, general practice, internet law and 19 other areas of law. John received a B.S. degree from University of Illinois in 2000, and has been licensed for 30 years.
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John Douglas Nelson is an Attorney based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at The Law Office of Doug Nelson. They have 30+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1996. Their practice focuses on wills, trusts, estate planning, employment, and business. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1996) and Arizona (2023). Educated at Lewis & Clark Law School (J.D., 2008) and University of Illinois (B.S., 2000). Active member of Illinois State Bar Association Chicago Bar Association. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- John Douglas Nelson is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, general practice, internet law and 19 other areas of law
- John received a B.S. degree from University of Illinois in 2000, and has been licensed for 30 years
- John practices at The Law Office of Doug Nelson in Chicago, IL
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John Douglas Nelson is one of 34,541 wills attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wills attorneys in Illinois →
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An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
John Douglas Nelson is one of 226,537 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Illinois →
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
John Douglas Nelson is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Illinois →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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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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