Doug Nelson

Doug Nelson

5.0
Rating: 8.3

Licensed for 16 years

Probate Lawyer at Chicago, IL
Practice Areas: Probate, Trusts, Wills & Living Wills, Business

180 N LaSalle St Ste 3700, Chicago, IL

About Doug

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Probate 50%

Estates of the deceased, with or without wills, which required probate court to be properly administered.

15 years

50%
Trusts 20%

This includes advising, drafting, and reviewing these estate planning documents.

15 years

20%
Wills and Living Wills 20%

This includes advising, drafting, and reviewing these estate planning documents.

15 years

20%
Business 10%

Primarily small business formation, document drafting, and occasional work with business intellectual property.

15 years

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Illinois for 16 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 2009

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Location

The Law Office of Doug Nelson, P.C.

180 N LaSalle St Ste 3700, Chicago, IL, 60601-2809

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Doug Nelson's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

17 Client Reviews

5 star (17)
4 star (0)
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Posted by anonymous | July 29, 2020 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Best Legal Advise

I worked with Doug multiple times to update my will. I appreciated his attention to detail and expertise. He listened to my wishes and was able to clearly communicate throughout the process. I strongly recommend Doug law services.

Posted by Davlin | May 21, 2020 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Dedicated and Helpful

Through the long and drawn-out process of my family's case, he was very supportive and insightful during that rough time. He made sure everything was handled professionally and with efficiency. Left no stone unturned to get what we needed to be done.

Posted by Jason | May 21, 2020 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Jason

I can not say enough good things about Doug! From helping me personally, to helping my family through a hard fought estate distribution, Doug kept us well informed of the processes and proceedings during a very scary and tough time. I NEVER hesitate to recommend Doug to anyone that needs help with ...their family affairs. Personable, knowledgeable, and tough! An excellent attorney!

Posted by Bill | May 21, 2020 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Very Pleased

After interviewing 3 other lawyers, I hired Doug Nelson to assist me with the preparation of several end-of-life documents. What set him apart was his ability to listen attentively to my needs and communicate clearly with me regarding the steps necessary to achieve my objectives. Over the span of s...everal months he's worked with me to prepare a Living Trust, two Powers of Attorney and a Disposition-of-Remains form. During this time he has continually made himself available for my many questions and has patiently taken the time to answer those questions in a thorough manner, I've always been able to reach him and, if it was necessary for him to call me back, I've seldom had to wait more than an hour or two. Doug presents a positive and energetic attitude and always seems to be in a good mood, making it very easy to work with him. I am extremely happy with the product he has produced for me. I would highly recommend Doug Nelson to anyone who might have a need for his expertise and who would also like to be well-treated in the process.

Posted by Lita | May 20, 2020 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Trustworthy

Doug is respectful, trustworthy, efficient, detailed. I approached Doug with a question about a will, without hesitation he started to help me, his advice was thorough. I hired him on the spot to take care of my most personal, painful time in my life. All was tied up very quickly. He is top notch. I ...will reach out to him anytime I need advice, highly recommend his service.

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Doug Nelson's Lawyer Endorsements

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Jeffrey Gottlieb

Estate planning lawyer | Jun 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Doug is a highly respected, knowledgeable and collegial, and is always willing to discuss important issues with other attorneys."

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Carlo D'Agostino

Real estate lawyer | May 26

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Doug and I had a more complicated real estate matter together. Doug was pleasant, skilled and knowledgeable, which made the challenges of our transaction easier to resolve and get through. I believe Doug represents the best of the legal profession, and I strongly endorse him."

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Zachary Williams

Wills and living wills lawyer | May 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Doug is an excellent attorney. I refer clients to him for Wills and Estate planning. Call Doug you will be in great hands."

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Naeem Nulwala

Unknown lawyer | May 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Doug Nelson is a dedicated attorney who goes above and beyond for his clients. In my experience with Doug, he works hard to understand his clients' issues and goals and then formulates a plan to address those issues and reach those goals. Throughout the process, Doug keeps his clients informed as to what the plan is, the reasoning for the plan, and the status of the execution of the plan. I genuinely trust that Doug will get the job done. When family and friends ask me for estate planning references, my first choice is Doug!"

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Robert Buchanan

Wills and living wills lawyer | May 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Doug is smart, experienced, and thorough. I have known him for five plus years as we share the same office suite. He strikes me as one of the most honest, transparent, and down to earth attorneys I know. I have referred family and friends to him for estate planning and probate needs."

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Matthew Kirsh

Probate lawyer | May 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I know Doug as both a fellow lawyer and as a client. Doug is knowledgeable and detail oriented. He asks all of the right questions so you can plan for future with confidence. I confidently refer clients, friends and family to Doug whenever there is a will, trust or other probate issue. As an added bonus, he is a really good guy."

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Dean Taradash

Estate planning lawyer | May 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Abraham Matthew

Probate lawyer | May 11

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I worked for Doug as a young law student, he was very detailed and took the time to serve his clients well. As a practicing attorney I have sent multiple clients to him for help and he has always gone above and beyond for each of them. Doug is the lawyer you want in your corner for probate and guardianship matters."

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Steven Raminiak

Guardianship lawyer | Apr 21

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Doug is insightful, honest, and capable. I endorse this lawyer."

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Paloma Holloman

Probate lawyer | Apr 14

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I have known Doug for a few years and he is one of the most honest lawyers (and people) that I know. He consistently approaches his cases with a high level of integrity and prudence. The bonus is that he is very personable. He has been an incredible mentor and I'm glad to call him a friend!"

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Zachary Williams

Family lawyer

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Stephen Daday

Real estate lawyer

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Whitman Brisky

Probate lawyer

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Carlo D'Agostino

Real estate lawyer

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Loren Thompson

Family lawyer

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Zachary Lynn

Real estate lawyer

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Philip Bernstein

Probate lawyer

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Dean Taradash

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Abraham Matthew

Personal injury lawyer

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Michael Sawyier

Estate planning lawyer

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Naeem Nulwala

Domestic violence lawyer

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Robert Buchanan

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Maximillienne Elliott

Estate planning lawyer

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Jeffrey Gottlieb

Probate lawyer

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Matthew Kirsh

Family lawyer

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Steven Raminiak

Guardianship lawyer

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Paloma Holloman

Estate planning lawyer

Experience

Rating:  8.3 (Excellent)

Honors

2008

Environmental Law Certificate, Lewis & Clark Law School

2008

Public Interest Law Certificate, Lewis & Clark Law School

Work Experience

2009 - Present

Principal, The Law Office of Doug Nelson, PC

2007 - 2008

Clinical Student Attorney, Pacific Environmental Advocacy Center (currently called Earthrise)

2007 - 2007

Summer Judicial Internship - The Honorable Diane Joan Larsen, Cook County Circuit Court

Associations

2013 - Present

Chicago Volunteer Legal Services

Regular volunteer attorney

2010 - Present

Illinois State Bar Association

Member

2014 - 2016

Chicago Estate Planning Council

Member

2010 - 2015

Chicago Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

50+ decedent's estates throughought Cook, Lake, DuPage, Will, McHenry, Kane, Kendall, & Kankakee Counties

Estates Administered

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Education

2008

Lewis & Clark Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

2000

University of Illinois

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2018

Estate Planning and Probate

Estate Planning and Probate

2018

"Pizza and Probate"

The Basics of Illinois Probate

Languages

English

Activity

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