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Phil Kesler
also known as D. Phillip Kesler
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Biography
WE KNOW WHAT IT IS LIKE!
At MacCloskey Kesler & Associates, we are dedicated to providing compassionate and effective legal representation for personal injury cases in Rockford, IL. Our experienced team is here to help you navigate the complexities of your case and achieve the justice you deserve. We have been serving the Rockford community for over 25 years. Our results speak for themseleve. We are Rockford's Injury Firm.
Our firm is a team of lawyers and staff members who are dedicated to serving injury victims. Unlike some firms, we all work together to bring our collective experience to get results. I feel strongly that our firm gets results due to our proven track record of trying and winning cases. If the insurance companies know your attorney is not afraid to take the case to trial, they are more likely to settle with you. This is why we settle most of our cases without a trial or even filing a lawsuit.
Compassion and experience in the most challenging injury cases. For a free consultation, call
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Personal Injury
40%
22 years
Car Accident
30%
22 years
Animal and Dog Bites
10%
22 years
Motorcycle Accident
10%
22 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Contingency
33%-33%
Awards
Licenses
Licensed in Illinois for 21 years
State: Illinois
Acquired: 2004
No misconduct found
Location
MacCloskey, Kesler and Associates
308 W State St, Suite 200, Rockford, IL, 61101
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Posted by Amy Koerble | April 21, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury
Excellent, Exceptional.....Need I say more!
During my accident while I was in the hospital I knew I needed a lawyer due to the severity of the situation. When I got home on Valentine's day I already had poachers of law firms mailing me info. I saw the commercials and Kim came to my home due to me being in a wheelchair and explained how this w...
Phil Kesler's Lawyer Endorsements
"I have used Phil numerous times over the years to help my clients when they need professional help resolving injuries they have suffered. Each time my client has expressed to me how satisfied they were with both him and Kim."
"I have had cases against Phil for many, many years now. I have always found him to be an extremely professional and excellent advocate for his clients. He is always well prepared, he knows his cases, and he argues them well. In addition, Phil is courteous and always a pleasure to work with on a case. I would not hesitate at all to refer a case to Phil if the situation arose."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Phil Kesler is a devoted hard working attorney for whom I have a great deal of respect. I have often worked with him on many legal matters. He is very knowledgeable and respected in the community."
Donald Ray
Family lawyer
Mary Wood
Personal injury lawyer
Kim MacCloskey
Personal injury lawyer
Jack Grewer
Medical malpractice lawyer
Experience
Honors
2025
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell®
2024
Lifetime Membership, Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum
2024
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell®
2023
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell®
2022
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell®
2021
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell®
2020
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell®
2019
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell®
2018
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2017
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2017
Member, Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum
2017
Member, Million Dollar Advocates Forum
2016
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2016
Lifetime Membership, Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum
2016
Best Personal Injury Law Firm, What Rock's Rockford
2015
Member, Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum
2015
Member, Million Dollar Advocates Forum
2015
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2014
Member, Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum
2014
Member, Million Dollar Advocates Forum
2014
Member, Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum
2014
Top 40 Lawyers Under 40, American Society of Legal Advocates
2014
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2013
Top 40 Lawyers Under 40, American Society of Legal Advocates
2012
Member, Million Dollar Advocates Forum
2012
Member, Multi Million Dollar Advocates Forum
2004
Dean's List, Northern Illinois Law School
Work Experience
2018 - Present
Attorney, MacCloskey Kesler and Associates LLC
2012 - Present
Partner, MacCloskey, Kesler and Associates, LLP
2010 - 2012
Partner, Kim MacCloskey and Associates, LLP
2004 - 2010
Associate, Kim MacCloskey and Associates
2002 - 2003
Law Clerk, Linder Speers Reuland
Associations
2015 - Present
American Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
2011 - Present
United States Supreme CourtLicensed
2004 - Present
Winnebago County Bar AssociationMember
2004 - Present
Illinois State Bar AssociationMember
2004 - Present
Illinois Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
$1,100,000 – Our 79-year-old client was T-boned by a pick-up truck hauling a too-large trailer which ran a stop sign.
$1,100,000 Settlement
$6,062,253 17 year old female killed by drunk driver
$6,062,253 Verdict
$1,550,000 Defendant was having a party at his parents’ farmstead.
$1,550,000 Settlement
$549,500 50-year-old male driver and 58-year-old female passenger were involved in a three-car collision
$549,500 Verdict
$6,227,368 – 48 year old man on motorcycle run over by pick up truck.
$6,227,368 Verdict
8 Figure Confidential Settlement
$866,666 Settlement Prior to Trial
$866,666
Education
2004
Northern Illinois University College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2001
Wabash College, Crawfordsville
AB
Publications
2015
Illinois Appellate Court Decision
Meade v. City of Rockford Decision
Languages
English