Atty. Thomas D. Nissen

Atty. Thomas D. Nissen

Thomas D. Nissen is a lawyer practicing personal injury litigation, wrongful death, catastrophic injury and 4 other areas of law.

Chicago Chicago 43 yrs experience 43 year
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Profile Summary

About Thomas D. Nissen at a glance

Thomas D. Nissen is a Member based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Thomas D. Nissen Law Offices. They have 43+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1983. Their practice focuses on car accidents, medical malpractice, wrongful death, personal injury, and slip & fall. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1983). Educated at John Marshall Law School (J.D., 1982) and National College of Education (M.A. Roosevelt, 1977). Active member of Chicago and Illinois State Bar Associations. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Thomas D. Nissen is a lawyer practicing personal injury litigation, wrongful death, catastrophic injury and 4 other areas of law
  • Thomas received a M.A. degree from National College of Education in 1977, and has been licensed for 43 years
  • Thomas practices at Thomas D. Nissen Law Offices in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Thomas D. Nissen's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Thomas D. Nissen handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Car Accidents

Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.

Thomas D. Nissen is one of 36,807 car accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse car accidents attorneys in Illinois →

Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.

Thomas D. Nissen is one of 49,086 medical malpractice attorneys indexed nationally. Browse medical malpractice attorneys in Illinois →

Wrongful Death

Thomas D. Nissen is one of 31,253 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in Illinois →

Personal Injury

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.

Thomas D. Nissen is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Illinois →

Slip & Fall / Premises Liability

Thomas D. Nissen is one of 29,473 slip & fall attorneys indexed nationally. Browse slip & fall 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 Chicago 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 Thomas D. Nissen

Where is Thomas D. Nissen's law office located?
Thomas D. Nissen's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Thomas D. Nissen Law Offices. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Thomas D. Nissen handle?
Thomas D. Nissen focuses on car accidents, medical malpractice, wrongful death, personal injury, slip & fall. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Thomas D. Nissen practiced law?
Thomas D. Nissen has 43+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1983.
Where did Thomas D. Nissen go to law school?
Thomas D. Nissen earned their education at (J.D., 1982); (M.A. Roosevelt, 1977).
How can I contact Thomas D. Nissen for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
John Marshall Law School
- 1982
M.A. Roosevelt
National College of Education
- 1977

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1983

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