Atty. James Robert Nichols
James Robert Nichols is a lawyer practicing probate litigation, contested trusts and estates, contested wills and 3 other areas of law. James received a B.A. degree from University of California at Santa Barbara in 1974, and has been licensed for 48 years.
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James Robert Nichols is a wills, trusts, probate, personal injury, and business attorney based in Santa Barbara, California. They have 48+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1978. Admitted to practice in Montana (Inactive) (1978), California (1979), U.S. District Court, Eastern, Central and Northern Districts of California (1979), and Oregon (Inactive) (1994). Educated at Hastings College of Law, University of California (J.D., 1977) and University of California at Santa Barbara (B.A., 1974). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Santa Barbara County Bar Association The State Bar of California (Member, Litigation Section) California Trial Lawyers Association. Serands clients in Santa Barbara, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- James Robert Nichols is a lawyer practicing probate litigation, contested trusts and estates, contested wills and 3 other areas of law
- James received a B.A. degree from University of California at Santa Barbara in 1974, and has been licensed for 48 years
- James practices in Santa Barbara, CA
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James Robert Nichols is one of 34,541 wills attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wills attorneys in California →
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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.
James Robert Nichols is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in California →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
James Robert Nichols is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in California →
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Why local counsel matters in California
Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Santa Barbara are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California 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 California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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