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Serious injuries caused by negligence.
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Gulf Coast based · Multi-state reach
Advocacy that is
personal.
Based on Florida’s Gulf Coast, Thomas J. Nessler represents people and families throughout Florida, Illinois, and Missouri in serious injury, wrongful death, maritime, and first-party property-insurance matters. He also represents survivors of childhood sexual abuse nationwide.
- Partner
- Licensed in Florida, Illinois & Missouri
- Former Belleair Commissioner
- National Trial Lawyers Top 40 Under 40
Proven advocacy$1,000,000+ case resultsPast results do not guarantee future outcomes.
Partner at The Law Offices of Frederick W. Nessler & Associates, Ltd.
Licensed inFlorida · Illinois · Missouri
Gulf Coast rooted · Representing clients throughout Florida, Illinois & Missouri
(727) 333-709301
About Thomas
A trial lawyer who believes the best representation starts with a real relationship.
Thomas J. Nessler is a partner with The Law Offices of Frederick W. Nessler & Associates, Ltd. He works directly with clients, helping them understand the process, weigh difficult decisions, and prepare every case with purpose.
A former commissioner for the Town of Belleair and a National Trial Lawyers Top 40 Under 40 selection, Thomas brings a practical, community-minded perspective to advocacy inside and outside the courtroom.
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Areas of focus
A focused practice for high-stakes moments.
Wrongful Death
Guidance for families after an avoidable loss.
Auto Accidents
Claims involving cars and other vehicles.
Explore auto-accident claimsPremises Liability
Unsafe property, slip-and-fall, negligent security, theme-park, and resort matters.
Explore premises-liability claimsStorm & Property Damage
Hurricane, wind, water, roof, and other storm-related insurance claims for homes and businesses.
Open Storm & ClaimsMaritime Injury
Cruise, boating, ferry, river, lake, fishing, and navigable-waterway injury claims.
Explore maritime-injury claimsChildhood Sexual Abuse — Nationwide
Confidential, trauma-informed representation for survivors nationwide.
Learn about nationwide representationLegal matters are evaluated individually. Past results do not guarantee future outcomes.
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Perspective
“Clients deserve to know who is handling their case—and to know that their lawyer is prepared to listen.”
Thomas’s approach is direct: understand the person, investigate the facts, explain the options, and prepare the matter from the outset as though it may be tried.
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Client experiences
What clients say
Trusted when the outcome matters.
“He guided me through the process and always made time…”
Melissa M. · Client of Thomas Nessler
“Professional and always addressed my concerns.”
Amanda S. · Firm client
“Knowledgeable, attentive, and prompt.”
Scott A. · Firm client
My team
Consultations are handled through The Law Offices of Frederick W. Nessler & Associates, Ltd.
Request a consultation (727) 333-7093