Attorneys

Nathaniel O. Brown

Belleville, IL

phone (618) 257-2222
fax (618) 257-2030
email nate@wkbpc.com

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With the firm since 2008, Nate Brown received his undergraduate and law degrees from Southern Illinois University in 2007 and 2010, respectively. He is licensed to practice law in Illinois.  Originally from Chester, Illinois, Nate clerked for the Weilmuenster Law Group during his time in law school.

Nate is committed to being a citizen-leader in his community, and is engaged in civic and charitable activities in southern Illinois and remains active in programs and events at Southern Illinois University.

Areas of Practice:

Automobile Accidents

Medical Malpractice

Products Liability

Municipal Law

Public Labor Law

Contract Disputes

Federal Tort Claims

Military Medical Malpractice

Estate Planning

Litigation Percentage:

100% of Practice Devoted to Litigation

Bar Admissions:

Illinois, 2010

U.S. District Court Southern District of Illinois, 2010

U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims, 2011

Missouri, pro hac vice, 2017

U.S. District Court Eastern District of Virginia, pro hac vice, 2010

U.S. District Court District of Minnesota, pro hac vice, 2014

Education:

Southern Illinois University School of Law, Carbondale, Illinois, 2010
J.D.

Southern Illinois University Carbondale, 2007
B.A.
Major:  Political Science
Minor:  Black American Studies

Published Works:

Chapter 21, Petition to Perpetuate Testimony, ILLINOIS CAUSES OF ACTION ELEMENTS, FORMS & WINNING TIPS: ESTATE, BUSINESS & NON-PERSONAL INJURY ACTIONS, IICLE, 2010

Chapter 22, Discovery Before Suit to Identify Party, ILLINOIS CAUSES OF ACTION ELEMENTS, FORMS & WINNING TIPS: ESTATE, BUSINESS & NON-PERSONAL INJURY ACTIONS, IICLE, 2010

Classes/Seminars Taught:

Paul Simon Public Policy Institute Youth Leadership Day, Guest Speaker, 2010

SIU-U.S. State Department Study of the United States Institute for Student Leaders; Academic Co-Director, 2016

SIU School of Law Young Trial Lawyer Panel Discussion; panelist, 2012

Community Service, Honors, and Awards:

Southern Illinois University Board of Trustees, Student Trustee, 2009 – 2010

Lincoln’s Inn Leadership and Service Award, Recipient, 2010

SIUC MAP Grant Legislative Lobby Campaign, Coordinator, 2009

SIU School of Law Student Bar Association, Secretary, 2008 – 2009

Senate Forum on Intergenerational Leadership, Delegate, 2007

SIUC 25 Most Distinguished Seniors, Recipient, 2007

Southern Illinois University Carbondale, Student Body President, 2005 – 2006

SIUC Chancellor Search Committee; member, 2016-2017

SIU School of Law National Health Law Moot Court Competition; judge, 2012, 2013, 2015, 2016

Chester Public Library Benefit; volunteer, 2012, 2014, 2016

SIU School of Law 2015 Class Reunion Steering Committee; member, 2015

Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital Metro East Golf Classic; volunteer organizer, 2011

Professional Associations and Memberships:

The Illinois State Bar Association, Member

The Saint Clair County Bar Association, Member

The East St. Louis Bar Association, Member

The Illinois Trial Lawyers Association, Member

Southern Illinois American Inn of Court, Member 2009 – 2010

St. Clair County Historical Society, Member

The National Top 40 Under 40 Trial Lawyers