Terry S. Nelson

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Practice Areas:

Nursing Home Abuse 30%
Medical Malpractice 30%
Wrongful Death 30%
Premises Liability 10%

Biography

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 in 2004. Main office in Ft. Myers, Fla.

Education

Stetson University College of Law, Gulfport/St. Petersburg, Florida
- J.D. - 1982
University of Minnesota
- B.A. - 1979
- Honors: magna cum laude
- Major: History
Syracuse College of Law (London Program)
- 1981

Bar Admission

Florida, 1982
U.S. District Court Middle District of Florida, 1983

Pro-Bono Activities

River Match, 2012 to Present

Representative Clients

Medical Malpractice Victims
Nursing Home Abuse Victims
Premises Liability Victims
Wrongful Death Survivors

Past Positions

Hoppe, Backmeyer and Nelson, Partner, 1986 to 1990

Languages

Danish
German
English

Fraternities or Sororities

Alpha Tau Omega

Professional Associations

American Association for Justice, Member, 1982
Florida Association for Justice, Member, 1982
Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers
Lee County Bar Association

Certified Legal Specialties

Civil Trial, Florida Bar Association, 1992

Current Employment Position

Attorney - Sole Practitioner