Atty. Matthew A. Nichols

Atty. Matthew A. Nichols

Matthew A. Nichols is a lawyer practicing real estate, civil litigation, land use and 4 other areas of law.

Wilmington Wilmington 30 yrs experience 30 year
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Profile Summary

About Matthew A. Nichols at a glance

Matthew A. Nichols is a Member based in Wilmington, North Carolina. They have 30+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1996. Their practice focuses on residential, real estate, zoning, litigation, and government. Admitted to practice in North Carolina (1996), New York (1998), and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of North Carolina (2000). Educated at University of North Carolina (J.D., 1996) and University of Kentucky (B.A. With, 1993). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of New Hanover County, New York State and American Bar Associations North Carolina State Bar North Carolina Academy of Trial Lawyers. Serands clients in Wilmington, NC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Matthew A. Nichols is a lawyer practicing real estate, civil litigation, land use and 4 other areas of law
  • Matthew received a B.A. degree from University of Kentucky in 1993, and has been licensed for 30 years
  • Matthew practices in Wilmington, NC

Practice Areas Explained

Matthew A. Nichols's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Matthew A. Nichols handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Residential Real Estate

Matthew A. Nichols is one of 9,343 residential attorneys indexed nationally. Browse residential attorneys in North Carolina →

Real Estate Law

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

Matthew A. Nichols is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in North Carolina →

Land Use & Zoning

Matthew A. Nichols is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in North Carolina →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Matthew A. Nichols is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in North Carolina →

Government & Administrative Law

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

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in North Carolina

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Matthew A. Nichols

Where is Matthew A. Nichols's law office located?
Matthew A. Nichols's law practice is located in Wilmington, North Carolina. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Matthew A. Nichols handle?
Matthew A. Nichols focuses on residential, real estate, zoning, litigation, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in North Carolina.
How long has Matthew A. Nichols practiced law?
Matthew A. Nichols has 30+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1996.
Where did Matthew A. Nichols go to law school?
Matthew A. Nichols earned their education at (J.D., 1996); (B.A. With, 1993).
How can I contact Matthew A. Nichols for a consultation?
You can contact Matthew A. Nichols 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 Matthew A. Nichols received?
Matthew A. Nichols's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
University of North Carolina
- 1996
B.A. With
University of Kentucky
- 1993

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

North Carolina
Admitted: 1996
New York
Admitted: 1998
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of North Carolina
Admitted: 2000

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