Atty. Paul C. Nelson

Atty. Paul C. Nelson

Paul C. Nelson is a lawyer practicing litigation, product liability, insurance defense and 1 other area of law.

Chicago Chicago 68 yrs experience 68 year
Call (224) 561-5634 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Paul C. Nelson at a glance

Paul C. Nelson is a Litigation Counsel based in Chicago, Illinois. They have 68+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1958. Their practice focuses on personal injury, product liability, litigation, and insurance. Admitted to practice in New York (1958) and Illinois (1960). Educated at University of Miami (J.D., 1952) and University of Western Ontario (B.A., 1948). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Paul C. Nelson is a lawyer practicing litigation, product liability, insurance defense and 1 other area of law
  • Paul received a B.A. degree from University of Western Ontario in 1948, and has been licensed for 68 years
  • Paul practices in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Paul C. Nelson's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Paul 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.

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

Product Liability

Paul C. Nelson is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Illinois →

Civil Litigation

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

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

Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

Paul C. Nelson is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance 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.

Looking for additional Illinois attorneys? Browse all attorneys in Chicago or all attorneys in Illinois.

Frequently Asked

Common questions about Paul C. Nelson

Where is Paul C. Nelson's law office located?
Paul C. Nelson's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Paul C. Nelson handle?
Paul C. Nelson focuses on personal injury, product liability, litigation, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Paul C. Nelson practiced law?
Paul C. Nelson has 68+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1958.
Where did Paul C. Nelson go to law school?
Paul C. Nelson earned their education at (J.D., 1952); (B.A., 1948).
How can I contact Paul C. Nelson for a consultation?
You can contact Paul 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.

Education

J.D.
University of Miami
- 1952
B.A.
University of Western Ontario
- 1948

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1958
Illinois
Admitted: 1960

Reviews

These reviews belong to platform users; they do not constitute advertisement or promotion for the attorney. Opinions are published for informational purposes only.

No reviews yet.