Terry S. Nelson

Terry S. Nelson

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The Law Office of Terry S. Nelson, P.A.

Nursing Home Abuse Lawyers in Fort Myers, FL in Fort Myers, FL

Fort Myers, FL239-334-1789
Nursing Home AbuseMedical MalpracticeWrongful DeathPremises Liability

About Terry S. Nelson

Board certified civil trial attorney for 23 years. Total practice in personal injury 33 years. Tried medical malpractice, nursing home abuse, auto accidents and products liability cases in 14 counties in Florida. Currently practicing primarily in Lee, Charlotte, and Collier counties. Founded Terry S. Nelson P.A. in 2004. Main office in Ft. Myers, Fla. Awards and Honors Super Lawyers® Selectees Terry S. Nelson included in a Super Lawyers® list Other Sources of Feedback About Terry S. Nelson Included on the 2007Florida Super Lawyers list

Education

Legal Education

  • Stetson University College of Law, Gulfport/St. Petersburg, Florida, 1982
  • J.D.

Non Legal Education

  • University of Minnesota, 1979
  • B.A.
  • Honors: magna cum laude
  • Major: History
  • Syracuse College of Law (London Program), 1981

Current Employment Position(s)

  • Attorney - Sole Practitioner

Past Positions

  • Hoppe, Backmeyer and Nelson, Partner, 1986 - 1990
  • Languages
  • Danish
  • German
  • English

Representative Cases

  • Hill v. Cav Air
  • Court: Cir. G. Ft Lauderdale Fl
  • Year: 1986
  • Abolla v. Powers Bakery
  • Court: Circuit G. Miami Fla.
  • Year: 1985
  • Smith v. Canevary
  • Citation: 553 S.2d 1312
  • Court: District Court of Appeals of Florida, Third District
  • Year: 1987
  • Serial Number: 1989174655
  • Auto Owners Insurance Company v. Michael Thompkins
  • Citation: 651 S.2d 89
  • Court: Supreme Court of Florida
  • Year: 1995

Pro Bono Activities

  • River Match, 2012 - Present
  • Representative Clients
  • Medical Malpractice Victims
  • Nursing Home Abuse Victims
  • Premises Liability Victims
  • Wrongful Death Survivors

Bar Admissions

  • Florida, 1982
  • U.S. District Court Middle District of Florida, 1983
  • Specialties and Certifications
  • Civil Trial , Florida Bar Association, 1992

Other Affiliations

  • American Association for Justice, 1982 - Present (Member)
  • Florida Association for Justice, 1982 - Present (Member)
  • Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers
  • Lee County Bar Association
  • Fraternities and Sororities
  • Alpha Tau Omega

Attorney Details

Full NameTerry S. Nelson
FirmThe Law Office of Terry S. Nelson, P.A.
Address2401 First Street, First Street Center, Suite 102, Fort Myers, FL 33901
Phone239-334-1789
Phone239-334-4589
New Clients Currently accepting
Consultation Free initial consultation