Atty. Robert C. Nelson

Atty. Robert C. Nelson

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

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Profile Summary

About Robert C. Nelson at a glance

Robert C. Nelson is a Partner based in Belleville, Illinois, practicing at Nelson & Nelson, Attorneys at Law, P.C.. Their practice focuses on personal injury, workers comp, and class action. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1922). Educated at University of Illinois College of Law (J.D., 1973) and University of Illinois (B.S., 1970). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of American Bar Association. Serves clients in Belleville, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Robert C. Nelson is a lawyer practicing personal injury, workers compensation, class actions
  • Robert received a B.S. degree from University of Illinois in 1970, and has been licensed for 104 years
  • Robert practices at Nelson & Nelson, Attorneys at Law, P.C. in Belleville, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Robert C. Nelson's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Robert 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.

Robert C. Nelson is one of 238,048 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.

Robert C. Nelson is one of 49,806 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Illinois →

Class Action

Robert C. Nelson is one of 23,998 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 venue, 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 Robert C. Nelson

Where is Robert C. Nelson's law office located?
Robert 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 Robert C. Nelson handle?
Robert C. Nelson focuses on personal injury, workers comp, class action. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
Where did Robert C. Nelson go to law school?
Robert C. Nelson earned their education at (J.D., 1973); (B.S., 1970).
How can I contact Robert C. Nelson for a consultation?
You can contact Robert 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 Robert C. Nelson received?
Robert C. Nelson's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
University of Illinois College of Law
- 1973
B.S.
University of Illinois
- 1970

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1922

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