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When asked why I stayed in New Orleans I always reply “look around…you don’t get any of this anywhere else.” I’m talking about the people, the culture, the new restaurants starting up on every corner, the festivals, the music, the love citizens have for their city.  That is what made a small town Georgia girl leave home and stay.. That’s right, I’m your typical small town Southern Georgia peach plucked from the tree but I somehow landed right here in the CBD in New Orleans starting my own law firm with a husband I have the privilege of working alongside every day. How does that happen?. I grew up outside of Atlanta and went to the University of Georgia and studied Psychology and Art History.  While at UGA I worked in the Clinical and Social Psychology Departments as research assistant. This led me to work at a domestic abuse shelter for battered women and children. It was during my time at UGA that I developed a fascination with the law and the legal system.  After visiting New Orleans to watch the Dawgs play in the Sugarbowl, I was hooked and knew I had to attend law school here in this great city.. I moved to New Orleans in 2008 and haven’t looked back since.  I studied law at Loyola University New Orleans and received both International Law and Environmental Law certificates.  While I’m proud of these certificates, I was most influenced by my time spent as a member of the Trial Advocacy Program (Mock Trial).  It was during this time that I honed my skills as a trial attorney and became more interested in criminal defense and personal injury.  I was honored to serve as their President my senior year and was chosen amongst the professors and administration at Loyola to receive the Order of the Barristers.  I was humbled to receive such a coveted award for superb oral advocacy.  Today, that is one of my favorite and greatest accomplishments.. With my experience and education, I was accepted into the Loyola University Clinic Program and my final year I was able to practice law as a student practitioner under the guidance of a mentor.  During this time, I worked alongside other attorneys within the Orleans Parish District Attorney’s Office in their Juvenile, Criminal and Appeals Divisions. In addition, I practiced in the Jefferson Parish District Attorney’s Office and was fortunate enough to even help out on a first degree murder trial.   Without these experiences, I would not be the accomplished and confident attorney I am today.

As a devoted wife and mother of three children, my passion lies in advocating for families navigating the realm of Personal Injury Law, particularly those facing unexpected challenges. I empathize with the worries and anxieties parents experience when unforeseen accidents occur.. I dedicate myself to guiding you through the intricacies of the personal injury claims process, ensuring you comprehend each step. My ultimate goal is to provide you with the peace of mind and reassurance that, in the face of adversity, your family's well-being will be safeguarded.

Our primary focus is on personal injury cases.  However, we also help clients with other issues including bankruptcy, real estate, wills and trusts.. Steven D. Draper is the firm's attorney.  Mr. Draper grew up in the Springfield Illinois area.  Before becoming a lawyer, Mr. Draper worked in the construction industry in Chicago, Illinois.  Wanting to be more directly involved in helping people with their daily problems, Mr. Draper became an attorney.  He attended the University of Missouri - Columbia law school which has a distinguished reputation in the area of mediation.. Our firm is located in the Springfield Illinois area.  We represent people throughout Central Illinois.

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Jim Ackerman has been named by Super Lawyers for his outstanding work for numerous years in a row.  Only 5% of Illinois attorneys get the distinction.  He serves on the board of the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association and the Tort committee of the Illinois State Bar Association.  He hosts Lets Talk Law on WMAY (AM 970) every Saturday afternoon.  Jim has collected tens of millions in recorvery for his clients.. Jim gives his clients prompt action and personal attention.  Clients phone calls are returned within 24 hours.  He feels part of his job is to teach clients about thier case.

Jonathan Nessler is a trial attorney practicing in Springfield, Illinois.. Attorney Nessler is the managing attorney at The Law Offices of Frederick W. Nessler & Associates, Ltd.  As managing attorney, he has learned a great deal about managing a law firm, marketing a law firm and practicing law during unprecedented technological changes in the field.. Attorney Nessler writes reviews on basic legal concepts, law firm management, and technology in the context of law at .  The basic legal reviews are great for anyone interested in learning basic legal principles.  The principles discussed in the reviews on law firm management and technology in the context of the law often extend to the operation of any small business.. EDUCATION:. Bachelor of Science –  ACES - University of Illinois, 2004. Juris Doctorate - University of Illinois, 2007. MEMBERSHIPS:. Illinois State Bar Association. American Bar Association. Illinois Trial Lawyers’ Association. ADMITTED TO PRACTICE:. Supreme Court of Illinois. United States District Court for the Central District of Illinois. United States District Court for the Southern District of Illinois. United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois. PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS:. Barrister member of Lincoln-Douglas American Inn of Court. November 2011 - Present. Vice Chair – Law Practice Management Committee – American Bar Association, Young Lawyers Division – 2011. Chair – Law Practice Management Committee – American Bar Association, Young Lawyers Division – August 2013 – August 2014. The National Trial Lawyers: “Top 100 Trial Lawyers” – 2014 – Present

We founded our firm so that we could give personal attention to our clients and believe that a small firm is better suited to do just that.  We have a dedicated and caring staff and believe in being honest and straight forward in our approach to our cases and our legal work. We are active in the community and believe that word of mouth from our clients is our best asset. I look forward to helping you with your legal needs. As a husband and father of three boys I know how busy life can get and look forward to taking some of the stress and worry out of your life when you are faced with a legal situation. Please call me with any question or make an appointment for a free consultation.  or

Rowan E. Themer is a 2005 graduate of Eastern Illinois University. Rowan earned his law degree from Southern Illinois University in 2009, graduating summa cum laude. He was an editor for the Southern Illinois Law Journal while still in law school and his articles were selected twice for publication in the nationally circulated journal.. Rowan is a member of the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association, Illinois State Bar Association and the Vermilion County Bar Association. In 2015 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, and 2020, Rowan was named an Emerging Lawyer by Leading Lawyers, a distinction earned by less than 2% of Illinois attorneys.. Rowan concentrates his practice in the areas of Personal Injury law and Workers’ Compensation.

Jeff was named an Emerging Lawyer by the Leading Lawyer’s Network in 2015, 2016 and 2017. As of 2018, he was honored to be named as a Leading Lawyer in personal injury law for the State of Illinois. This recognition is reserved for just the top 2% of attorneys in the qualifying category for that distinction.  As of October 2019, Jeff was further honored to be named a Top Personal Injury Plaintiff’s Lawyer by Chicago Lawyer Magazine.. JEFF IS A MEMBER OF THE FOLLOWING ORGANIZATIONS:• Illinois Trial Lawyers Association• Illinois State Bar Association• Chicago Bar Association• Champaign County Bar Association• Sangamon County Bar Association• Leading Lawyers Network. Jeff has been a trial attorney since his admission to the Bar for the State of Illinois in 2003. His first job out of law school was as an attorney for injury victims.  Jeff handled multiple jury trials in his first few months of practice and quickly developed a passion for getting justice for victims through settlements and trials. He then joined the State’s Attorney’s office in 2004, where he prosecuted misdemeanor and felony cases. In 2005 Jeff then went to work for Kanoski Bresney, concentrating on the representation of the injured. While there he tried numerous cases before juries in several counties throughout Illinois. In addition to his trial work, he also obtained successful results for injured clients in numerous settlements, arbitrations, and mediations. Jeff has also handled select cases before the Illinois Appellate Court.  Jeff now owns Cisco Law, PC, where he continues to represent injury victims, along with criminally charged clients in select cases.. Jeff obtained his Bachelor’s Degree in Economics from the University of Illinois-Champaign in 2000, and his Juris Doctor from Northern Illinois University in 2003. In addition to the State of Illinois Bar, he is also admitted to practice before the Federal Central and Northern Districts of Illinois.. Growing up in a working-class neighborhood on Springfield’s east side, Jeff has not forgotten where he came from. For that reason, he has never represented insurance companies or corporations against regular people–and he never will. Fighting for the injured is his life’s calling. For Jeff, there is no better feeling than obtaining maximum compensation for a victim whose claim was initially denied by the insurance company.