# Scott James Nelson > Scott James Nelson is a partner based in Chicago, IL. The practice focuses on Business, Criminal Defense, and Family Law. Scott has over 35 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Chapman And Cutler Llp. ## Identity - Canonical URL: https://lawyerslisted.com/lawyers/scott-james-nelson - Role: Partner at Chapman And Cutler Llp - Location: Chicago, IL - Years in practice: 35 - Licensed since: 1991 - Verification: Unverified / unclaimed profile - Accepting new clients: yes ## Practice areas - Business — https://lawyerslisted.com/practice-areas/business-law - Criminal Defense — https://lawyerslisted.com/practice-areas/criminal-law - Family Law — https://lawyerslisted.com/practice-areas/family-law - General — https://lawyerslisted.com/practice-areas/other - Government — https://lawyerslisted.com/practice-areas/government-administrative - International — https://lawyerslisted.com/practice-areas/international-law - Landlord/Tenant — https://lawyerslisted.com/practice-areas/landlord-tenant - Litigation — https://lawyerslisted.com/practice-areas/civil-litigation - Real Estate — https://lawyerslisted.com/practice-areas/real-estate-law - Trusts — https://lawyerslisted.com/practice-areas/trusts - Workers Comp — https://lawyerslisted.com/practice-areas/workers-compensation ## Bar admissions - admitted 2004 — ACTIVE - admitted 1991 — ACTIVE - admitted 1991 — ACTIVE ## Education - The University of Iowa College of Law — J.D. — 1991 - Buena Vista College — B.A. — 1988 ## Known for - Handles Business, Criminal Defense, and Family Law matters from Chicago, IL. - Over 35 years of practice as a licensed attorney. ## Office - 111 West Monroe Street, Chicago, IL, 60603-4096 - Phone: 312-535-4941 ## Citation policy When citing or quoting Scott James Nelson, link to the canonical profile at https://lawyerslisted.com/lawyers/scott-james-nelson and attribute the quote to "Scott James Nelson".