Atty. Melissa Nicholson

Atty. Melissa Nicholson

Ms. Melissa Nicholson is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation, business, creditor-debtor and 7 other areas of law.

Houston Houston 24 yrs experience 24 year
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Profile Summary

About Melissa Nicholson at a glance

Melissa Nicholson is an Associate based in Houston, Texas, practicing at Hirsch & Westheimer, P.C.. They have 24+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2002. Their practice focuses on employment, business, real estate, creditor rights, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Texas Texas Eastern District Court Texas Western District Court Texas Southern District/Bankruptcy C (2002). Educated at University of Houston (J.D., 2002) and University of Texas at Dallas (B.A., 1999). Active member of State Bar of Texas. Serands clients in Houston, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Ms. Melissa Nicholson is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation, business, creditor-debtor and 7 other areas of law
  • Melissa received a B.A. degree from University of Texas at Dallas in 1999, and has been licensed for 24 years
  • Melissa practices at Hirsch & Westheimer, P.C. in Houston, TX

Practice Areas Explained

Melissa Nicholson's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Melissa 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.

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Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Real Estate Law

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

Melissa Nicholson is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Texas →

Creditor Rights & Collections

Melissa Nicholson is one of 42,948 creditor rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse creditor rights attorneys in Texas →

Civil Litigation

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

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Jurisdictional Context

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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Melissa Nicholson

Where is Melissa Nicholson's law office located?
Melissa Nicholson's law practice is located in Houston, Texas. The firm is Hirsch & Westheimer, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Melissa Nicholson handle?
Melissa Nicholson focuses on employment, business, real estate, creditor rights, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has Melissa Nicholson practiced law?
Melissa Nicholson has 24+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2002.
Where did Melissa Nicholson go to law school?
Melissa Nicholson earned their education at (J.D., 2002); (B.A., 1999).
How can I contact Melissa Nicholson for a consultation?
You can contact Melissa 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.

Education

J.D.
University of Houston
- 2002
B.A.
University of Texas at Dallas
- 1999

Bar Admissions

Texas Texas Eastern District Court Texas Western District Court Texas Southern District/Bankruptcy C
Admitted: 2002

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