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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.
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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.
Chris Nickels is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in South Carolina →
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 →
Chris Nickels is one of 40,689 construction attorneys indexed nationally. Browse construction attorneys in South Carolina →
Chris Nickels is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in South Carolina →
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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