Atty. Nickolas Michael Jerde

Atty. Nickolas Michael Jerde

Nickolas Michael Jerde is a lawyer practicing workers compensation, employment law, civil litigation. Nickolas received a B.S. degree from Illinois State University, and has been licensed for 13 years.

Joliet Joliet 13 yrs experience 13 year
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Profile Summary

About Nickolas Michael Jerde at a glance

Nickolas Michael Jerde is a Founding Partner based in Joliet, Illinois, practicing at Rathbun, Cservenyak & Kozol, LLC. They have 13+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2013. Their practice focuses on employment, workers comp, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Illinois (2013). Educated at University of Dayton School of Law (J.D., 2013) and Illinois State University B.S. (—). Serands clients in Joliet, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Nickolas Michael Jerde is a lawyer practicing workers compensation, employment law, civil litigation
  • Nickolas received a B.S. degree from Illinois State University, and has been licensed for 13 years
  • Nickolas practices at Rathbun, Cservenyak & Kozol, LLC in Joliet, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Nickolas Michael Jerde's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Nickolas Michael Jerde handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Nickolas Michael Jerde is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Illinois →

Workers Compensation

Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.

Nickolas Michael Jerde is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Illinois →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Nickolas Michael Jerde is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Illinois →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Illinois

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 Joliet 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 andnue, 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.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Nickolas Michael Jerde

Where is Nickolas Michael Jerde's law office located?
Nickolas Michael Jerde's law practice is located in Joliet, Illinois. The firm is Rathbun, Cservenyak & Kozol, LLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Nickolas Michael Jerde handle?
Nickolas Michael Jerde focuses on employment, workers comp, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Nickolas Michael Jerde practiced law?
Nickolas Michael Jerde has 13+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2013.
Where did Nickolas Michael Jerde go to law school?
Nickolas Michael Jerde earned their education at (J.D., 2013); (—).
How can I contact Nickolas Michael Jerde for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Dayton School of Law
- 2013
Illinois State University B.S.
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 2013

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