Nicolas Nelson
Attorney and Founder of NN Legal Group
Nick Nelson was admitted to the Illinois bar in 2008. Since then he has focused on serving his clients and offering practical legal advice that accomplishes the goals of his clients and serves their best interest. Nick's personality, knowledge, and skills have proven beneficial for clients in legal disputes ranging from divorce, civil litigation, business guidance, and negotiations. Nick has won numerous awards and recognition from the legal community, including AVVO Excellent Rating, AVVO Featured Attorney Divorce, AVVO Top Contributor, AVVO Clients' Choice, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys 10 Best for Client Satisfaction, The National Advocates Top 40 Under 40.
Prior to opening NN Legal, Nick worked for the law firm of Keay & Costello P.C. where he concentrated on Family Law, Civil Litigation (including contractual disputes, business litigation, and mechanic's liens litigation), and Real Estate transactions. Nick continues to utilize the wealth of experience he has gathered to serve the clients at NN Legal.
Nick is very active in the legal community as a member of the Illinois State Bar Association and the DuPage County Bar Association. Nick is also the director and co-writer of the DuPage County Bar Association's Judges' Nite Show, an annual fundraiser benefitting Legal Aid.
Mr. Nelson was born in Saint Paul, Minnesota. He obtained his Juris Doctorate from Mitchell Hamline School of Law in Saint Paul, Minnesota. While attending law school, Nick was admitted to the Minnesota State Bar as a student attorney representing low-income tenants in housing disputes. He was also an associate editor for Hamline's Journal of Public Policy.
Nick graduated in 2002, cum laude, from Luther College in Decorah, Iowa, majoring in Communication. Before law school, Nick worked in the sports media for eight years. He was an assistant producer for the Minnesota Vikings, Minnesota Wild and worked as the assistant producer for nbcolympics.com
- Mitchell Hamline School of Law
- J.D. (2008) | Law
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- Luther College
- B.A. (2002) | Communication
- Honors: Cum Laude
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- Owner / Attorney
- The Law Offices of Nicholas Nelson
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- Keay & Costello, P.C.
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- Nelson Law Offices
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- Producer Radio Broadcast
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- Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services
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- Association Blog
- Mechanics Liens and Associations
- Mining Rights and Neighbors, North Aurora Town Hall
- Utility Easement Rights, Town Hall
- Agent Litigation Risks, Association Seminar
- 10 Best Client Satisfaction, 2015-2018
- American Institute of Family Law Attorneys
- Directors Award - 2014-2015 and 2017-2018
- DuPage County Bar Association
- Outstanding Achievement
- DuPage County Bar Association
- 10 Best in Client Satisfaction
- American Institute of Family Law Attorneys
- Legal Assistance Pro Bono Award
- DuPage County Bar Association
- State Bar of Illinois # 6297284
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- Kane County Bar Association
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- DuPage County Family Law Committee
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- DuPage County Civil Law Committee
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- DuPage County Estate Planning Committee
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- DuPage County Bar Association
- Chair of the Judges Night Committee
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- DuPage County Bar Association
- Chair DCBA Real Estate Committee
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- DuPage County Bar Association
- Vice Chair DCBA Real Estate Committee
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To learn more about our legal services, contact our office at 630-474-0925 and schedule a free consultation today. We serve clients throughout DuPage County and the surrounding areas, including Wheaton, Addison, Villa Park, Glen Ellyn, Lombard, Glendale Heights, Carol Stream, and Bloomingdale. Hablamos Español.
- Family Law
- Child Custody, Child Support, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements
- Divorce
- Contested Divorce, Property Division, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce
- Business Law
- Business Contracts, Business Formation, Business Litigation
- Estate Planning
- Guardianship & Conservatorship Estate Administration, Health Care Directives, Trusts, Wills
- Probate
- Probate Administration, Probate Litigation, Will Contests
- Real Estate Law
- Commercial Real Estate, Neighbor Disputes, Residential Real Estate
- Post-Judgment Modifications and Enforcement
- Civil Litigation
- Mechanic’s Liens
- Breach of Contract
- English: Spoken, Written