Atty. John S. Nichols
John S. Nichols is a lawyer practicing appellate practice, products liability, insurance and 4 other areas of law.
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About John S. Nichols at a glance
John S. Nichols is a Partner based in Columbia, South Carolina. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Their practice focuses on personal injury, criminal defense, product liability, litigation, and insurance. Admitted to practice in South Carolina (1985), U.S. District Court, District of South Carolina (1986), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit (1997). Educated at University of South Carolina School of Law (J.D., 1985) and Francis Marion College (B.S., 1978). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Richland County Bar Association South Carolina Bar (Chair CLE Committee 98-2000) South Carolina Trial Lawyers Association (Legislative Steering Committee, 1999) Association of Trial Lawyers of America. Serands clients in Columbia, SC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- John S. Nichols is a lawyer practicing appellate practice, products liability, insurance and 4 other areas of law
- John received a B.S. degree from Francis Marion College in 1978, and has been licensed for 41 years
- John practices in Columbia, SC
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John S. Nichols's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John S. Nichols handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
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.
John S. Nichols is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in South Carolina →
A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
John S. Nichols is one of 214,270 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in South Carolina →
John S. Nichols 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.
John S. Nichols is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in South Carolina →
Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.
John S. Nichols is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance 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 Columbia 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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