Terry S. Nelson - Fort Myers, FL
Attorney at Terry S. Nelson, P.A.
Nursing Home Abuse Lawyers in Fort Myers, FL
First Street Center 2401 First Street Suite 102 Fort Myers, FL 33901
- Free Consultation
- 1 Super Lawyers®
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44
Years
Experience
Fort Myers Nursing Home Abuse Lawyer
Updated: 05/07/2026
Areas of Practice
- Nursing Home Abuse 30%
- Medical Malpractice 30%
- Wrongful Death 30%
- Premises Liability 10%
Litigation: 100%
Attorney Information
Overview
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.
Awards and Honors
Other Sources of Feedback About Terry S. Nelson
Included on the 2007 Florida Super Lawyers list
Education
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Legal Education
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Stetson University College of Law,
Gulfport/St. Petersburg,
Florida, 1982
J.D.
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Stetson University College of Law,
Gulfport/St. Petersburg,
Florida, 1982
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Non Legal Education
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University of Minnesota, 1979
B.A.
Honors: magna cum laude
Major: History - Syracuse College of Law (London Program), 1981
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University of Minnesota, 1979
Current Employment Position(s)
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Attorney - Sole Practitioner
Past Positions
- Hoppe, Backmeyer and Nelson, Partner, 1986 - 1990
Languages
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Danish
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German
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English
Pro Bono Activities
- River Match, 2012 - Present
Representative Clients
Medical Malpractice Victims
Nursing Home Abuse Victims
Premises Liability Victims
Wrongful Death Survivors
Representative Cases
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Hill v. Cav Air
- Court: Cir. G. Ft Lauderdale Fl
- Year: 1986
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Abolla v. Powers Bakery
- Court: Circuit G. Miami Fla.
- Year: 1985
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Smith v. Canevary
- Citation: 553 S.2d 1312
- Court: District Court of Appeals of Florida, Third District
- Year: 1987
- Serial Number: 1989174655
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Auto Owners Insurance Company v. Michael Thompkins
- Citation: 651 S.2d 89
- Court: Supreme Court of Florida
- Year: 1995
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
Contact
First Street Center
2401 First Street
Suite 102
Fort Myers, FL 33901
Fax: 239-334-4589
Email: Send a message
Website: https://www.coopernelsonlaw.com
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