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Atty. Stephen Terrell Nelson

Atty. Stephen Terrell Nelson

Stephen Terrell Nelson is a lawyer practicing banking and finance, project finance, derivatives and financial products and 3 other areas of law. Stephen received a B.A. degree from Northwestern University School of Law, and has been licensed for 27 years.

Chicago Chicago 27 yrs experience 27 year
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About Stephen Terrell Nelson at a glance

Stephen Terrell Nelson is an attorney based in Chicago, Illinois. They haand 27+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1999. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1999) and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (1999). Educated at Northwestern University School of Law (J.D., 1999) and Northwestern University School of Law B.A. (—). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • Stephen Terrell Nelson is a lawyer practicing banking and finance, project finance, derivatives and financial products and 3 other areas of law
  • Stephen received a B.A. degree from Northwestern University School of Law, and has been licensed for 27 years
  • Stephen practices in Chicago, IL

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Illinois

Practforg law in Illinois. Legal matters in Illinois are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand 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 substantiand 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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Stephen Terrell Nelson's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
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Stephen Terrell Nelson has 27+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1999.
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Stephen Terrell Nelson earned their education at (J.D., 1999); (—).
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Education

J.D.
Northwestern University School of Law
- 1999
Northwestern University School of Law B.A.
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1999
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
Admitted: 1999

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