Atty. Jonathan Thomas Nessler
Jonathan Nessler is a trial attorney practicing in Springfield, Illinois. Attorney Nessler is the managing attorney at The Law Offices of Frederick W.
Automobile Negligence & More Attorney · Serving Springfield, IL · 19+ Years Experience
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About Jonathan Thomas Nessler at a Glance
Jonathan Thomas Nessler is an Associate based in Springfield, Illinois, practicing at The Law Offices of Frederick W. Nessler and Associates, Ltd.. They have 19+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2007. Their practice focuses on medical malpractice, wrongful death, personal injury, workers comp, and slip & fall. Admitted to practice in Illinois United States District Court for the Central District of Illinois United States District Co (2007). Educated at University of Illinois College of Law (J.D., 2007) and University of Illinois (B.S. Agricultural, 2004). Active member of Illinois State Bar Association American Bar Association Illinois Trial Lawyers’ Association. Serves clients in Springfield, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Jonathan Thomas Nessler
- Jonathan Nessler is a trial attorney practicing in Springfield, Illinois
- Attorney Nessler is the managing attorney at The Law Offices of Frederick W. Nessler & Associates, Ltd. As managing attorney, he has learned a great deal about managing a law firm, marketing a law firm and practicing law during unprecedented technological changes in the field
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EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science – ACES - University of Illinois, 2004 Juris Doctorate - University of Illinois, 2007 MEMBERSHIPS: Illinois State Bar Association American Bar Association Illinois Trial Lawyers’ Association ADMITTED TO PRACTICE: Supreme Court of Illinois United States District Court for the Central District of Illinois United States District Court for the Southern District of Illinois United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS: Barrister member of Lincoln-Douglas American Inn of Court November 2011 - Present Vice Chair – Law Practice Management Committee – American Bar Association, Young Lawyers Division – 2011 Chair – Law Practice Management Committee – American Bar Association, Young Lawyers Division – August 2013 – August 2014 The National Trial Lawyers: “Top 100 Trial Lawyers” – 2014 – Present
Practice Areas Explained
Jonathan Thomas Nessler's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Jonathan Thomas Nessler handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Springfield.
Medical Malpractice in Springfield
Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.
Jonathan Thomas Nessler is one of 48,593 medical malpractice attorneys indexed nationally. Browse medical malpractice attorneys in Illinois →
Wrongful Death in Springfield
Jonathan Thomas Nessler is one of 30,932 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in Illinois →
Personal Injury in Springfield
Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
Jonathan Thomas Nessler is one of 262,557 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Illinois →
Workers Compensation in Springfield
Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.
Jonathan Thomas Nessler is one of 54,932 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Illinois →
Slip & Fall / Premises Liability in Springfield
Jonathan Thomas Nessler is one of 29,187 slip & fall attorneys indexed nationally. Browse slip & fall attorneys in Illinois →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Springfield
Practicing law in Illinois. Legal matters in Illinois are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Springfield are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Illinois state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Illinois brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Illinois courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Springfield Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Springfield-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Springfield Choose Jonathan Thomas Nessler
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Jonathan Thomas Nessler's practice in the field of medical malpractice, wrongful death, personal injury, workers comp, and slip & fall.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Jonathan Thomas Nessler brings 19+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering medical malpractice, wrongful death, and personal injury, Jonathan Thomas Nessler can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Springfield
A Springfield-based practice means Jonathan Thomas Nessler attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Jonathan Thomas Nessler Handles in Springfield
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