Atty. Scott Nelson
Scott Nelson is a lawyer practicing litigation, physicians, business. Scott received a B.A. degree from Carleton College in 1997, and has been licensed for 45 years.
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Scott Nelson is a business and litigation attorney based in Chicago, Illinois. They have 45+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1981. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1981), Oregon (2005), and District of Columbia (Inactive) (2006). Educated at University of Virginia School of Law (J.D., 2004) and Carleton College (B.A., 1997). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serves clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Scott Nelson is a lawyer practicing litigation, physicians, business
- Scott received a B.A. degree from Carleton College in 1997, and has been licensed for 45 years
- Scott practices in Chicago, IL
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Scott Nelson is one of 452,854 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Illinois →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Scott Nelson is one of 409,070 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Illinois →
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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 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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