Atty. David S. Nichol

Atty. David S. Nichol

David S. Nichol is a partner at Roderick Linton Belfance, LLP.

Akron Akron 34 yrs experience 34 year
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Profile Summary

About David S. Nichol at a glance

David S. Nichol is a Principal based in Akron, Ohio, practicing at Roderick Linton Belfance, LLP. They have 34+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1992. Their practice focuses on formation, probate, personal injury, estate planning, and real estate. Admitted to practice in California (1992) and Ohio U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ohio (2000). Educated at Thomas M. Cooley Law School (J.D., 1992) and Kent State University (B.A., 1986). Serands clients in Akron, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • David S. Nichol is a partner at Roderick Linton Belfance, LLP. He began his career in business working for Master Builders Corporation in Cleveland, Ohio before attending law school at Thomas M. Cooley in Michigan where he graduated with honors
  • Mr. Nichol has also owned and operated a real estate company giving him additional practical experience that he brings with him in assisting his clients
  • Mr. Nichol practiced law in California and was a managing partner at Borchard & Nichol, LLC from 1996 through 2000 before relocating back to Ohio
  • Mr. Nichol joined Roderick Linton, LLP, now Roderick Linton Belfance, LLP in early 2000 and has practiced primarily in the areas of litigation, employment, business-financial-estate planning since that time
  • Mr. Nichol is a member of the Akron Bar Association and has also served as an arbitrator for the Summit County Common Pleas Court
  • In addition to being active in the legal community, David regularly volunteers his time assisting the Akron Bar as well as local nursing homes and hospitals with voluntary estate planning and write a will programs

Practice Areas Explained

David S. Nichol's Areas of Practice

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

Business Formation

David S. Nichol is one of 35,584 formation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse formation attorneys in Ohio →

Probate

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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.

David S. Nichol is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Ohio →

Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

David S. Nichol is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Ohio →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

David S. Nichol is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Ohio →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Ohio

Practicing law in Ohio. Legal matters in Ohio are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Akron are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Ohio state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Ohio 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 Ohio courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about David S. Nichol

Where is David S. Nichol's law office located?
David S. Nichol's law practice is located in Akron, Ohio. The firm is Roderick Linton Belfance, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David S. Nichol handle?
David S. Nichol focuses on formation, probate, personal injury, estate planning, real estate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Ohio.
How long has David S. Nichol practiced law?
David S. Nichol has 34+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1992.
Where did David S. Nichol go to law school?
David S. Nichol earned their education at (J.D., 1992); (B.A., 1986).
How can I contact David S. Nichol for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Thomas M. Cooley Law School
- 1992
B.A.
Kent State University
- 1986

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1992
Ohio U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ohio
Admitted: 2000

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