Atty. Peter James Nichols

Atty. Peter James Nichols

Peter James Nichols is a lawyer practicing personal injury, probate, real estate and 6 other areas of law. Peter has been licensed for 40 years.

Seattle Seattle 40 yrs experience 40 year
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Profile Summary

About Peter James Nichols at a glance

Peter James Nichols is a Member based in Seattle, Washington, practicing at Peter J. Nichols, PS. They have 40+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1986. Their practice focuses on contracts, probate, personal injury, business, and real estate. Admitted to practice in Washington (1986) and Idaho (2002). Educated at University of Puget Sound School of Law (JD, 1986). Serands clients in Seattle, WA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Peter James Nichols is a lawyer practicing personal injury, probate, real estate and 6 other areas of law
  • Peter has been licensed for 40 years
  • Peter practices at Peter J. Nichols, PS in Seattle, WA

Practice Areas Explained

Peter James Nichols's Areas of Practice

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

Contracts

Peter James Nichols is one of 76,762 contracts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse contracts attorneys in Washington →

Probate

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Personal Injury

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.

Peter James Nichols is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Washington →

Business & Corporate Law

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

Peter James Nichols is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Washington →

Real Estate Law

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

Peter James Nichols is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Washington →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Washington

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Peter James Nichols

Where is Peter James Nichols's law office located?
Peter James Nichols's law practice is located in Seattle, Washington. The firm is Peter J. Nichols, PS. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Peter James Nichols handle?
Peter James Nichols focuses on contracts, probate, personal injury, business, real estate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Washington.
How long has Peter James Nichols practiced law?
Peter James Nichols has 40+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1986.
Where did Peter James Nichols go to law school?
Peter James Nichols earned their education at (JD, 1986).
How can I contact Peter James Nichols for a consultation?
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Education

JD
University of Puget Sound School of Law
- 1986

Bar Admissions

Washington
Admitted: 1986
Idaho
Admitted: 2002

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