Atty. Gary Lee Nicholson

Atty. Gary Lee Nicholson

Gary Lee Nicholson is a lawyer practicing appellate, municipal law, insurance and 2 other areas of law. Gary received a B.A. degree from The Ohio State University in 1980, and has been licensed for 42 years.

Cleveland Cleveland 42 yrs experience 42 year
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Profile Summary

About Gary Lee Nicholson at a glance

Gary Lee Nicholson is a Partner based in Cleveland, Ohio, practicing at Gallagher Sharp LLP. They have 42+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1984. Their practice focuses on employment, government, insurance, and appellate. Admitted to practice in Ohio United States District Court for the Northern District of Ohio United States Court of Appeals f (1984). Educated at The University of Toledo College of Law (J.D., 1983) and The Ohio State University (B.A., 1980). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Professional Organizations •The Defense Research Institute •Ohio Association of Civil Trial Attorneys. Serands clients in Cleveland, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Gary Lee Nicholson is a lawyer practicing appellate, municipal law, insurance and 2 other areas of law
  • Gary received a B.A. degree from The Ohio State University in 1980, and has been licensed for 42 years
  • Gary practices at Gallagher Sharp LLP in Cleveland, OH

Practice Areas Explained

Gary Lee Nicholson's Areas of Practice

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

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Gary Lee Nicholson is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Ohio →

Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

Gary Lee Nicholson is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in Ohio →

Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

Gary Lee Nicholson is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in Ohio →

Appellate Practice

Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.

Gary Lee Nicholson is one of 86,319 appellate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse appellate 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 Cleveland 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 Gary Lee Nicholson

Where is Gary Lee Nicholson's law office located?
Gary Lee Nicholson's law practice is located in Cleveland, Ohio. The firm is Gallagher Sharp LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Gary Lee Nicholson handle?
Gary Lee Nicholson focuses on employment, government, insurance, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Ohio.
How long has Gary Lee Nicholson practiced law?
Gary Lee Nicholson has 42+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1984.
Where did Gary Lee Nicholson go to law school?
Gary Lee Nicholson earned their education at (J.D., 1983); (B.A., 1980).
How can I contact Gary Lee Nicholson for a consultation?
You can contact Gary Lee Nicholson 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 Gary Lee Nicholson received?
Gary Lee Nicholson's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
The University of Toledo College of Law
- 1983
B.A.
The Ohio State University
- 1980

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Ohio United States District Court for the Northern District of Ohio United States Court of Appeals f
Admitted: 1984

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