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July 2021 Harbor Bluffs Living Trusted Attorneys cover featuring Thomas J. Nessler and local attorneys
Harbor Bluffs Living · Trusted Attorneys · July 2021
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Featured coverage

FOX 13 News

Clearwater Ferry case coverage

Deadly Clearwater Ferry crash: Passengers to receive $300K settlement from PSTA

FOX 13 reported that PSTA approved a $300,000 settlement addressing 37 passenger claims arising from the April 27, 2025 Clearwater Ferry collision involving a vessel operated by Jeffry Knight. In the related federal maritime proceeding, Thomas J. Nessler represents claimants and is working with the Nessler Law team to protect their rights, document the harm they experienced, and guide them through the complex legal process.

Read original coverage View related federal docket
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Featured podcast

Preacher Boys Podcast

Podcast interview · Thomas J. Nessler

North Love Baptist Church + Reformers Unanimous | 24 Victims Come Forward

Thomas joined the Preacher Boys Podcast to discuss allegations involving North Love Baptist Church and Reformers Unanimous, the experiences of people who came forward, and Nessler Law’s work representing survivors of institutional abuse.

Watch on YouTube
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Featured commercial

Nessler & Associates

Firm commercial · Property insurance claims

When property damage strikes, straight talk matters.

Storm, water, fire, and hail damage can put a home or business—and the people who depend on it—under immediate pressure. In this commercial, Nessler & Associates explains how the firm helps policyholders push back when an insurance company delays, undervalues, or denies a property claim.

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Local publications

Thomas J. Nessler near the Florida waterfront
Stroll Harbor Bluffs / HBL Magazine

Local magazine feature

HBL “Trusted Attorneys” feature

A 2021 HBL feature highlighted trusted local attorneys and included Thomas and the firm. Public posts document the magazine preview, the feature photoshoot, and the firm’s welcome to the HBL Magazine and Network.

Thomas’s feature preview HBL photoshoot Stroll welcome
Belleair Area Neighborhood News

Community publication

Belleair town leadership listing

Following his election to the Town Commission, the April 2021 issue listed Thomas among Belleair’s commissioners in the publication’s local government directory.

View the April 2021 issue
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Nessler Law archive

Legal work and leadership across generations.

Interviews, authored commentary, firm news, and historical reporting involving Frederick W. Nessler, Jonathan T. Nessler, and Nessler Law attorneys.

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Nessler & Associates

Firm commercial · Property insurance claims

When property damage strikes, straight talk matters.

Storm, water, fire, and hail damage can put a home or business—and the people who depend on it—under immediate pressure. In this commercial, Nessler & Associates explains how the firm helps policyholders push back when an insurance company delays, undervalues, or denies a property claim.

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Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education

Podcast interview · Jonathan T. Nessler

Jonathan Nessler on AI and the future of lawyering

IICLE’s Cornered podcast interviewed Jonathan about Infinite Counsel, generative AI, the economics of legal practice, and how technology may reshape the profession. The program identifies Jonathan with The Law Offices of Frederick W. Nessler & Associates.

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Law Subscribed

Podcast interview · Jonathan T. Nessler

Personal Injury Law + AI with Jonathan Nessler

Mathew Kerbis interviewed Jonathan about personal-injury practice, artificial intelligence, blockchain evidence, subscription legal services, and the changing role of lawyers.

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FāVS News

Institutional-abuse litigation · Firm coverage

Faith Baptist Church civil trial over alleged 2005 sexual abuse set for June 2026

The report covers allegations in civil litigation against Faith Baptist Church and quotes Nessler Law attorney Damian Sullivent concerning an institution’s duty to protect people on its property. The allegations are disputed, and the article includes the opposing party’s response.

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WTVO / Fox 39

Institutional-abuse litigation · Firm coverage

Woman sues Rockford church, says it covered up sexual abuse

WTVO reported allegations made in litigation involving a Rockford church and quoted Nessler & Associates attorney Tim Frieburg regarding other individuals coming forward. The linked archive preserves the original report and clearly attributes the allegations.

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Preacher Boys Podcast

Podcast interview · Thomas J. Nessler

North Love Baptist Church + Reformers Unanimous | 24 Victims Come Forward

Thomas joined the Preacher Boys Podcast to discuss allegations involving North Love Baptist Church and Reformers Unanimous, the experiences of people who came forward, and Nessler Law’s work representing survivors of institutional abuse.

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LawHawk / New Zealand LawTalk

Legal technology commentary · Jonathan T. Nessler

Legal tech in New Zealand: Where is the disruption?

An international legal-technology feature used Jonathan’s explanation of legal tech to frame how technology can help firms acquire clients, improve service, and prepare for developments such as blockchain and artificial intelligence.

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Illinois Times

Civil litigation · Jonathan T. Nessler

Man struck by traffic pillar sues city

Illinois Times covered a civil case brought against the City of Springfield and quoted Jonathan, counsel for the plaintiff, discussing the merits of the claim and Illinois’s willful-and-wanton standard.

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Illinois State Bar Association

Authored legal commentary · Jonathan T. Nessler

Lawyers in small firms and solo practice must understand technology that impacts the practice of law

The Illinois State Bar Association’s Practice HQ technology archive lists Jonathan’s article addressing the importance of understanding technologies that affect small firms and solo practitioners.

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The New Herald / Logan County Genealogical & Historical SocietyArchive feature

Professional profiles · Frederick and Jonathan Nessler

The Lawyers of Logan County

A Logan County historical feature profiles Frederick W. Nessler and Jonathan Thomas Nessler, including their education, trial-law practices, professional recognition, and the firm’s longstanding Illinois presence.

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WAND

Appellate litigation · Jonathan T. Nessler

Case involving abuse by Lincoln priest headed back to trial court

WAND reported on an appellate ruling in clergy-abuse litigation and quoted Jonathan, identified with The Law Offices of Frederick W. Nessler & Associates, regarding the case’s return to the trial court.

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DeWitt Daily News

Firm news

Congressman Johnson will teach, work with law firm

The report announced that retiring U.S. Representative Tim Johnson planned to work with the Law Offices of Frederick Nessler and described the firm’s Illinois offices and civil practice.

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The State Journal-Register

Aviation wrongful-death litigation · Frederick W. Nessler

Families of plane crash victims sue pilot’s estate

The State Journal-Register reported on wrongful-death litigation following a fatal 2007 plane crash and quoted Fred Nessler, counsel for the two passengers’ estates. The original article is preserved in Nessler Law’s archive.

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Lincoln Courier

Clergy-abuse litigation · Frederick W. Nessler

New suits name ex-Lincoln priests

The Lincoln Courier reported allegations in newly filed civil cases and noted that Fred represented plaintiffs in nearly all of the active suits then pending against the diocese. The linked archive records the allegations and the responses reported at the time.

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Lincoln Courier

Clergy-abuse litigation · Frederick W. Nessler

Suit refiled against ex-priest

The Courier reported that Fred refiled civil actions on behalf of individuals alleging clergy abuse. The historical report includes the diocese’s response and carefully identifies the claims as allegations.

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The State Journal-Register

Settlement coverage · Frederick W. Nessler

Diocese settles with six victims

The State Journal-Register reported a $625,000 settlement for six survivors represented by Fred’s office and quoted Fred on the diocese’s handling of the claims.

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Journal Star

Civil procedure · Frederick W. Nessler

Suits citing clergy abuse withdrawn

The Journal Star reported that several civil actions were voluntarily dismissed with the possibility of refiling while counsel evaluated an appellate statute-of-limitations ruling. Fred explained the procedural decision.

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St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Clergy-abuse reporting · Frederick W. Nessler

Illinois bishop is accused of sexually abusing a minor

The Post-Dispatch reported an allegation presented by Fred on behalf of a client and also reported the former bishop’s denial. The archive is included for its historical coverage of Fred’s institutional-abuse work.

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The State Journal-Register

Legal analysis · Frederick W. Nessler

Will truth about bishop ever be known?

The State Journal-Register examined disputed allegations, delayed discovery, and the practical likelihood of settlement or trial. The article quoted Fred about preparing the case and his client’s interest in justice, while also reporting denials and contrary positions.

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The State Journal-Register

Clergy-abuse litigation · Frederick W. Nessler

Diocese, ex-Bishop Ryan sued

The newspaper reported on a civil complaint brought by Fred on behalf of an individual alleging childhood abuse. The linked historical archive presents the allegations and the responses available at publication.

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The Pantagraph

Settlement coverage · Frederick W. Nessler

Peoria Diocese settles lawsuits

The Pantagraph reported an undisclosed settlement involving 13 former altar boys represented by Frederic Nessler. The report also recorded the accused priest’s denial and the plaintiffs’ continued position regarding their allegations.

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Thomas J. Nessler archive

Thomas J. Nessler speaking at a Clearwater Rotary event
Community involvement on Florida’s Gulf Coast
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Tampa Bay Times

Legal coverage

Pinellas family sues school district over sexual abuse of daughter

The Times reported on a lawsuit brought by a Pinellas County family. The article identifies Thomas as counsel and discusses allegations that the district failed to prevent a predator from gaining access to schools.

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The National Trial Lawyers

Professional recognition

Thomas Nessler — Florida Central West

The National Trial Lawyers profiles Thomas and his client-centered approach in connection with its Top 40 Under 40 recognition for civil plaintiff and criminal defense attorneys.

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Tampa Bay Times

Public service

New Florida law pushes some small-town officials to resign

Coverage of Florida’s expanded financial-disclosure requirements and their effect on local officials included Thomas’s perspective as a Belleair town commissioner.

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Florida City and County Management Association

Civic recognition

Celebrating Belleair’s 40th anniversary

The FCCMA recognized the Belleair Commission and town leadership for 40 years under a commission-manager form of government. Thomas participated as a newly seated commissioner.

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Town of Belleair

Public service

Welcome new commissioners

The Town of Belleair announced that Thomas Nessler and Coleen Chaney were sworn into office on March 16, 2021, alongside Mayor Mike Wilkinson.

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Florida Politics

Election coverage

Coleen Chaney, Thomas Nessler win Belleair Commission seats

Florida Politics reported the results of Belleair’s three-candidate commission race, in which Thomas earned one of the town’s two open seats.

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Florida Politics

Election coverage

Pinellas municipal election field takes shape

Pre-election coverage identified Thomas as one of three candidates seeking two open seats on the Belleair Town Commission.

A growing archive

Past coverage preserved. New coverage added.

This page collects verified public reporting, interviews, and professional commentary. Historical articles describe allegations, claims, and responses as reported by the original publications and should not be read as independent findings by this website.

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