Terry S. Nelson - a Fort Myers, United States Nursing Home Abuse Lawyer

Fort Myers Nursing Home Abuse Lawyer

Updated: 06/25/2026

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

Awards

Super Lawyers® Selectees

Terry S. Nelson included in a Super Lawyers® list

Other Sources of Feedback About Terry S. Nelson

Included on the 2007 Florida Super Lawyers list

Education

Legal Education

Stetson University College of Law, Gulfport/St. Petersburg, Florida, 1982
J.D.

Non Legal Education

University of Minnesota, 1979
B.A.
Honors: magna cum laude
Major: History
Syracuse College of Law (London Program), 1981

Current Employment Position(s)

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Attorney - Sole Practitioner
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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
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Pro Bono Activities

River Match, 2012 - Present

Representative Clients

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

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Fort Myers, FL

First Street Center
2401 First Street
Fort Myers, FL 33901

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Phone Number: 239-334-1789

Fax Number: 239-334-4589

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