$15 MILLION Awarded For Our Client: 13-year-old suffered permanent brain injury in rollover crash. Multiple defendants.

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Licensed in Illinois and Kentucky  The Law Offices of Frederick W. Nessler & Associates, Ltd.  536 N. Bruns Lane, Suite 1 Springfield, IL 62702

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ - Premier Personal Injury Attorney

Matthew V. Kennedy

Licensed in Illinois and Kentucky

The Law Offices of Frederick W. Nessler & Associates, Ltd.

536 N. Bruns Lane, Suite 1 Springfield, IL 62702

Phone: 217-698-0202

Toll Free: 217-846-8218

Fax: 217-698-0203

Email: mvk@nesslerlaw.com

Matthew Kennedy began his career with Nessler & Associates as an intern while he was still attending law school. After he graduated and passed the Illinois State Bar, Mr. Kennedy was hired as a full-time attorney. Mr. Kennedy now heads the Workers’ Compensation division at Nessler & Associates. He has dedicated his career to helping injured workers recover the workers’ compensation benefits they need.

Education

  • Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
  • University of Louisville, 2006
  • Juris Doctorate
  • Thomas M. Cooley Law School, 2010

Memberships

  • Illinois State Bar Association
  • American Bar Association
  • Sangamon County Bar Association, Committee Member

Admitted to Practice

  • State of Illinois
  • State of Kentucky
  • United States District Court for the Central District of Illinois

Practice Emphasis

  • Mr. Kennedy practices primarily in the areas of workers’ compensation and personal injury.

Professional Achievements

  • Member of Lincoln-Douglas American Inn of Court
  • November 2015 – Present
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With over 40 years of experience fighting for the injured, The Law Offices of Frederick W. Nessler & Associates, Ltd./PLLC is ready to hear your story and fight for the compensation you deserve.