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.
Civil Litigation & More Attorney · Serving Joliet, IL · 13+ Years Experience
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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. (—). Serves clients in Joliet, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About 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
- Nickolas practices at Rathbun, Cservenyak & Kozol, LLC in Joliet, IL
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Nickolas Michael Jerde's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Nickolas Michael Jerde handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Joliet.
Employment Law in Joliet
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Nickolas Michael Jerde is one of 167,770 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Illinois →
Workers Compensation in Joliet
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 54,932 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Illinois →
Civil Litigation in Joliet
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Nickolas Michael Jerde is one of 450,751 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Illinois →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Joliet
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 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.
Joliet Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Joliet-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 Joliet Choose Nickolas Michael Jerde
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 Nickolas Michael Jerde's practice in the field of employment, workers comp, and litigation.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Nickolas Michael Jerde brings 13+ 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 employment, workers comp, and litigation, Nickolas Michael Jerde can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Joliet
A Joliet-based practice means Nickolas Michael Jerde 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 Nickolas Michael Jerde Handles in Joliet
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