Atty. Chris Nickels

Atty. Chris Nickels

Beta Gamma Sigma.

Spartanburg Spartanburg 38 yrs experience 38 year
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Profile Summary

About Chris Nickels at a glance

Chris Nickels is a Member based in Spartanburg, South Carolina, practicing at Langley Still & Foss Injury Lawyers. They have 38+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1988. Their practice focuses on personal injury, workers comp, construction, product liability, and litigation. Admitted to practice in New Mexico (1988), U.S. District Court, District of New Mexico (1988), South Carolina (2001), and U.S. District Court for the District of South Carolina (2001). Educated at Northern Illinois University College of Law (J.D., 1988) and Northern Illinois University College of Business (B.S. Finance, 1985). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of State Bar of New Mexico South Carolina Bar Association American Trial Lawyers of America. Serands clients in Spartanburg, SC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

Practice Areas Explained

Chris Nickels's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Chris Nickels handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

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Workers Compensation

Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.

Chris Nickels is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in South Carolina →

Construction Law

Chris Nickels is one of 40,689 construction attorneys indexed nationally. Browse construction attorneys in South Carolina →

Product Liability

Chris Nickels is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in South Carolina →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Chris Nickels is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in South Carolina →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in South Carolina

Practicing law in South Carolina. Legal matters in South Carolina are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Spartanburg are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate South Carolina state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in South Carolina brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in South Carolina courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Chris Nickels

Where is Chris Nickels's law office located?
Chris Nickels's law practice is located in Spartanburg, South Carolina. The firm is Langley Still & Foss Injury Lawyers. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Chris Nickels handle?
Chris Nickels focuses on personal injury, workers comp, construction, product liability, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in South Carolina.
How long has Chris Nickels practiced law?
Chris Nickels has 38+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1988.
Where did Chris Nickels go to law school?
Chris Nickels earned their education at (J.D., 1988); (B.S. Finance, 1985).
How can I contact Chris Nickels for a consultation?
You can contact Chris Nickels directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Chris Nickels received?
Chris Nickels's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Northern Illinois University College of Law
- 1988
B.S. Finance
Northern Illinois University College of Business
- 1985

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

New Mexico
Admitted: 1988
U.S. District Court, District of New Mexico
Admitted: 1988
South Carolina
Admitted: 2001
U.S. District Court for the District of South Carolina
Admitted: 2001

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