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
