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Deborah J. Nelson

Office of the General Counsel - Southern Illinois University
318 Anthony Hall, Mc 4307 1265 Lincoln Dr
Carbondale, Illinois 62901-4304

(618) 453-2219

dnelson@siu.edu

Date Admitted

November 10, 1994

Illinois Registration Status

Active and authorized to practice law

Malpractice Insurance

In annual registration, the attorney reported that the attorney, or the attorney’s firm, does not maintain malpractice insurance. (Some attorneys, such as judges, government lawyers, and in-house corporate lawyers, may not carry coverage due to the nature of their practice setting.)

Public Record of Discipline and Pending Proceedings

None

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