Daniel C. Nester
Daniel C. Nester
Daniel C. Nester
Biography
Dan Nester heads up the firm’s Southern Illinois litigation practice. He is an established litigator in highly litigious Illinois venues like St. Clair County, Madison County and the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois in East St. Louis. Dan has served as lead trial lawyer in numerous cases, defending clients on everything from commercial and contract disputes to environmental actions to real estate and banking litigation. Environmental servicing firms, petroleum refiners, companies in the metals business and major lending institutions count on Dan to lead them through challenging situations. Whether it’s a toxic tort issue or “bet the bank” – clients know that Dan is on their team.
Dan also maintains a robust transactional real estate practice. Clients designate Dan as their quarterback for real estate acquisitions and sales, construction, development, finance, land use, leasing and zoning issues involving nearly every asset class.
When Dan is not in the courtroom or at the negotiation table, he is putting his passion for sports to good use as a basketball coach for various youth organizations. His tough, but respectful approach serves him well both on and off the court.
The bottom line – Dan isn’t afraid to apply the full court press when it comes to defending his clients.
Civic Involvement & Honors
- Chambers USA: America's Leading Business Lawyers, Member
- KC Magazine, Top Attorneys in Missouri
- Missouri & Kansas Super Lawyers, Banking
Professional Affiliations
- Illinois Bar Association
- St. Clair County Bar Association
- American Bar Association
- Bar Association of Metropolitan Saint Louis
Admissions
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Illinois, 1992
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Missouri, 1991
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United States District and Bankruptcy Courts for the Southern District of Illinois
Education
Southern Illinois University, J.D., summa cum laude, Valedictorian, 1991
University of Missouri, B.A., summa cum laude, Phi Beta Kappa, 1988
Related Capabilities
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Business & Commercial Disputes
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Private Client
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Tax & Private Client
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Energy Transition
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Commercial Real Estate
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Real Estate
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Restructuring & Insolvency/Special Situations
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Real Estate Finance
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Real Estate Disputes
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Finance
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Litigation & Dispute Resolution
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Eminent Domain
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Financial Services
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Catastrophic Accidents
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Consumer Fraud
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Financial Institutions
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Consumer Products
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Food, Ag & Nutrition
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Insurance (Class Actions)
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Pharmaceutical & Medical Devices (Class Actions)
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Pharmaceutical & Medical Devices (Mass Torts)
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Class Actions
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Mass Torts & Product Liability
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