D. Phillip Kesler

A dedicated personal injury attorney, D. Phillip Kesler brings more than 20 years of experience in the legal profession, fighting for individuals who were injured due to the negligence of another person. Serving clients across the Rockford area from his office at MacCloskey Kesler & Associates, LLC, in Rockford, Illinois, he handles cases including car accidents, truck and motorcycle accidents, wrongful death claims, slip-and-fall accidents, medical malpractice, workers’ compensation and products liability.

Before he pursued his legal education, Mr. Kesler received his bachelor’s degree from Wabash College. He then enrolled at Northern Illinois University College of Law, earning his Juris Doctor and gaining admission to practice law in Illinois in 2004. Additionally licensed to appear before the U.S. District Courts for the Northern and Central Districts of Illinois and the U.S. Supreme Court, he is committed to providing aggressive advocacy to clients across all levels of the judiciary.

Aiming to fight for those who truly need an advocate to support and stand by them, Mr. Kesler chose to represent plaintiffs in personal injury matters after his admission to the bar. Staying committed to this, he has helped numerous victims overcome legal obstacles and pursue compensation to help them rebuild their lives. Over the course of his career, he has recovered more than $100 million for clients in Northern Illinois.

His persistent efforts to support and advocate for injured individuals have earned Mr. Kesler numerous accolades, including an AV Preeminent* peer-review rating through Martindale-Hubbell. His recoveries gained him admission to the Million Dollar and Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum. He maintains a “Superb” rating on Avvo, which stands as a testament to his dedication to quality and effective service.

*AV®, AV Preeminent®, Martindale-Hubbell Distinguished and Martindale-Hubbell Notable are certification marks used under license in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards and policies. Martindale-Hubbell® is the facilitator of a peer-review rating process. Ratings reflect the anonymous opinions of members of the bar and the judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Ratings™ fall into two categories – legal ability and general ethical standards.