Located in the county seat of Belleville, our practice extends across six downstate counties and into St. Louis City and County. The firm focuses on civil claims arising out of automobile and construction accidents, products and premises liability, and medical malpractice. We also boast of a strong worker's compensation practice. The firm has successfully handled cases against the area’s largest c
orporations, including:
General Motors, Chrysler, Ameren UE, Peabody Coal, World Color Press, Gilster Mary Lee , Nascote and many others. Nelson & Nelson has successfully represented thousands of injured workers, including members of the NEA, UMWA, UAW, IBEW, Ironworkers, Operating Engineers, Labors and Carpenters unions. Nelson & Nelson demonstrates its strong community presence by sponsoring many local activities such as the South Western Illinois Epilepsy Association Summer Stroll, CASA, several 10k runs and a variety of soccer teams. In conjunction with the Committee for Citizen’s Awareness, the firm has sponsored a video tape entitled “The Courts and You” which features Supreme Court Justice Ginsburg, Representative Jerry Costello, and others explaining the U.S. Court system. This video has been distributed to hundreds of high schools and civic organizations throughout Southern Illinois.
