Atty. R James Nicholson

Atty. R James Nicholson

R James Nicholson is a lawyer practicing congressional oversight and investigations, energy, environmental law and 3 other areas of law. R received a M.A. degree from Columbia University in 1969, and has been licensed for 53 years.

Washington Washington 53 yrs experience 53 year
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Profile Summary

About R James Nicholson at a glance

R James Nicholson is a Senior Counsel based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck LLP. They have 53+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1973. Their practice focuses on environmental, government, health care, and energy. Admitted to practice in Colorado (1973). Educated at University of Denver (J.D., 1972) and Columbia University (M.A. United, 1969). Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • R James Nicholson is a lawyer practicing congressional oversight and investigations, energy, environmental law and 3 other areas of law
  • R received a M.A. degree from Columbia University in 1969, and has been licensed for 53 years
  • R practices at Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck LLP in Washington, DC

Practice Areas Explained

R James Nicholson's Areas of Practice

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

Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

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Government & Administrative Law

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

R James Nicholson is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in District of Columbia →

Health Care Law

Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.

R James Nicholson is one of 66,735 health care attorneys indexed nationally. Browse health care attorneys in District of Columbia →

Energy & Utilities Law

Energy attorneys for oil & gas, renewables, utility regulation, and energy sector transactions.

R James Nicholson is one of 36,230 energy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse energy attorneys in District of Columbia →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in District of Columbia

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about R James Nicholson

Where is R James Nicholson's law office located?
R James Nicholson's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. The firm is Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does R James Nicholson handle?
R James Nicholson focuses on environmental, government, health care, energy. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has R James Nicholson practiced law?
R James Nicholson has 53+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1973.
Where did R James Nicholson go to law school?
R James Nicholson earned their education at (J.D., 1972); (M.A. United, 1969).
How can I contact R James Nicholson for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Denver
- 1972
M.A. United
Columbia University
- 1969

Bar Admissions

Colorado
Admitted: 1973

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