Atty. John “Bo” Nichols
Bo Nichols Law was established in September of 2013, but John “Bo” Nichols is no stranger to the practice of Family Law. A graduate of South Texas Law in 1996, John “Bo” Nichols was a partner at Jenkins & Kamin and Nichols Law before starting his solo practice.
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John “Bo” Nichols is a Principal based in Houston, Texas, practicing at Bo Nichols Family Law. They have 30+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1996. Their practice focuses on divorce, child custody, family law, and child support. Admitted to practice in Texas United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas United States Supreme Court (1996). Educated at South Texas College of Law (J.D., 1996) and University of Houston (B.S., 1993). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Houston, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Bo Nichols Law was established in September of 2013, but John “Bo” Nichols is no stranger to the practice of Family Law
- A graduate of South Texas Law in 1996, John “Bo” Nichols was a partner at Jenkins & Kamin and Nichols Law before starting his solo practice
- Mr. Nichols is Board Certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization in Family Law and is admitted to practice in the Texas Supreme Court, the Texas State Court of Appeals, the Texas State District Courts and the United States District Courts in the Southern District of Texas since 1997
- Bo Nichols is on the faculty of the National Family Law Trial Institute, where he holds a teaching position and he has been honored as a Best Lawyer in America from 2009 to the present as well as a Texas Super Lawyer in Texas Monthly Magazine every year since 2005
- He is a Fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, the Texas Academy of Family Law Specialists and the Gulf Coast Family Law Specialists
- Mr. Nichols is a member of the American Bar Association, the Fort Bend County Bar Association, the Houston Bar Association, the State Bar of Texas and a Treasurer/Master of the Burta Rhoads Raborn Family Law American Inn of Court
- Mr. Nichols has published several works and been asked to speak at many prestigious conferences. 2021 Crystal Bat Award Recipients: Angela and Bo Nichols The Crystal Bat Award was created to recognize individuals who have demonstrated exemplary commitment to philanthropy and to the mission of The Joe Niekro Foundation
- The Joe Niekro Foundation proudly acknowledges the philanthropy of Angela and John “Bo” Nichols who have distinguished themselves through their extraordinary investment in the mission of the Joe Niekro Foundation
- We are extremely pleased to honor them with the Crystal Bat Award that acknowledges their generosity and their efforts
- The Joe Niekro Foundation™ is committed to supporting patients and families, research, treatment and awareness of Brain Aneurysms, AVMs and Hemorrhagic Strokes
- We provide education on the risk factors, causes and treatments of these conditions, while funding the advancement of neurological research
- Bo Nichols is a regular selectee to the Best Lawyers in America list, holding that honor since 2009
- Additionally, Nichols has been a Texas Super Lawyer honoree for more than ten years
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A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.
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Why local counsel matters in Texas
Practicing law in Texas. Legal matters in Texas are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Houston are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Texas state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Texas 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 Texas courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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