Atty. John Douglas Nelson

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.

Chicago Chicago 30 yrs experience 30 year
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Profile Summary

About John Douglas Nelson at a glance

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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About

  • 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

Practice Areas Explained

John Douglas Nelson's Areas of Practice

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

Wills

John Douglas Nelson is one of 34,541 wills attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wills attorneys in Illinois →

Trusts

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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.

John Douglas Nelson is one of 226,537 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Illinois →

Employment Law

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 & Corporate Law

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

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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 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 John Douglas Nelson

Where is John Douglas Nelson's law office located?
John Douglas Nelson's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is The Law Office of Doug Nelson. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Douglas Nelson handle?
John Douglas Nelson focuses on wills, trusts, estate planning, employment, business. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has John Douglas Nelson practiced law?
John Douglas Nelson has 30+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1996.
Where did John Douglas Nelson go to law school?
John Douglas Nelson earned their education at (J.D., 2008); (B.S., 2000).
How can I contact John Douglas Nelson for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Lewis & Clark Law School
- 2008
B.S.
University of Illinois
- 2000

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1996
Arizona
Admitted: 2023

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