D. Phillip Kesler

Top rated Personal Injury attorney in Rockford, IL

MacCloskey Kesler and Associates, LLC

Practice areas: Personal Injury

Licensed in Illinois since: 2004

Education: Northern Illinois University College of Law

Selected to Super Lawyers: 2027

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MacCloskey Kesler and Associates, LLC

308 W State Street
Suite 200
Rockford, IL 61101 Phone: 815-965-2000 Email: D. Phillip Kesler Visit website

D. Phil Kesler is a plaintiff's personal injury lawyer in Rockford, IL. He has practiced for over 20 years and recovered over $100 million for clients in northern IL. He was rated AV in 2014 giving him the highest level in both legal ability and ethics. He is a member of the million dollar and multimillion dollar advocate forum. He has been involved in eight figure recoveries.

First Admitted: 2004, Illinois

Professional Webpage: https://rockfordinjurylawyer.com/attorneys/phil-kesler/

Bar / Professional Activity

Illinois State Bar, 2004
Arbitrator - 17th Judicial Circuit of Illinois , 2005
United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, 2007
Supreme Court of the United States, 2011
United States District Court for the Central District of Illinois, 2012

Pro bono / Community Service

Severed on local school board for past decade at Byron CUSD 226 in Byron IL, 2026
Volunteer Coach for past decade with multiple originations including park districts and schools., 2026

Educational Background

Wabash College AB, 1997-2001
Northern Illinois University - College of Law JD, 2001-2004

Honors

Martindale Hubbard AV Preeminent - Highest Possible Rating in Both Legal Ability and Ethical Standards , Martindale Hubbard AV Preeminent, https://www.martindale.com/attorney/phil-kesler-27178834/, 2011