Background
Nelson, Gary D. was born on October 18, 1950 in Princeton, Illinois, United States.
Nelson, Gary D. was born on October 18, 1950 in Princeton, Illinois, United States.
Northern Illinois University and University of Illinois (Bachelor of Arts, 1972. Juris Doctor, 1977). Phi Delta Phi. Member, National Moot Court Team, University of Illinois.
Worked at Heyl, Royster, Voelker & Allen, Professional Corporation (Peoria, Illinois) specializing in Construction Insurance Defense, Insurance Coverage, Motor Carrier Defense, Professional Liability Defense. Admitted to the bar, 1977, Illinois, United States. District Court, Central District of Illinois and United States.
Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit.
1983, United States. Supreme Court. Member: Peoria County, Illinois State and American (Chair-Elect, Self Insurers and Risk Managers Committee, 1996-1997) Bar Associations.
Defense Research Institute. Illinois Association of Defense Trial Counsel (Chair, Insurance Coverage Committee, 1994-1997).
Trucking Industry Defense Association.
Mid-Illinois Risk and Insurance Management Society.
Member: Peoria County, Illinois State and American (Chair-Elect, Self Insurers and Risk Managers Committee, 1996-1997) Bar Associations. Defense Research Institute. Illinois Association of Defense Trial Counsel (Chair, Insurance Coverage Committee, 1994-1997).
Trucking Industry Defense Association.
Mid-Illinois Risk and Insurance Management Society.