1600 4th Avenue, Suite 200 · Rock Island, IL 61201 · 309-786-8497

Steven L. Nelson

Partner

Phone: (309) 786-8497
Fax: (309) 786-0463
Email:

Steven L. Nelson was born and raised in the Quad Cities. He is a 1970 graduate of Western Illinois University, Macomb, Illinois, with a History major and Political Science minor. Following four years of teaching seventh and eighth grade Social Studies, he attended Drake University Law School graduating in December, 1976. He has been in private practice in the Quad Cities since that time.

His areas of practice include:

• Bankruptcy in Illinois and Iowa
• Commercial and Residential Foreclosures in Illinois and Iowa
• Collections and Replevins in Illinois and Iowa
• Workers' Compensation Defense for Employers in Illinois
• Commercial and Residential Real Estate
• Estate Planning

Community Efforts:
Steve was on the Board of Trustees for Western Illinois University. He was Chair of the Board from July 1, 2008, to June 30, 2010. He also serves on the Project Management Team for the City of Moline, Illinois, the Alleman High School Christian Education Fund Trust, and on the Seton Catholic School Foundation. His past memberships were on Western Illinois University Foundation, Skills Foundation, Skills, Inc., and Short Hills Country Club.

Education:
J.D., 1976, Drake University Law School
B.A., history major and political science minor, 1970, Western Illinois University, Macomb, Illinois

Bar Admissions:
Steve is admitted to practice in both Illinois and Iowa. He is also admitted to practice before the 7th Circuit Court Of Appeals, the United States District Court For The Central District Of Illinois, the United States District Court For The Southern District Of Iowa, and the United States Bankruptcy Courts For The Northern District Of Illinois, The Central District of Illinois, The Southern District Of Illinois, The Northern District Of Iowa, and The Southern District Of Iowa.

Membership:
Rock Island County Bar Association
Scott County Bar Association
Illinois State Bar Association
Iowa State Bar Association