Atty. Robert J. Nice
An Indiana native, Robert J. Nice has practiced law in Indiana for three decades.
Business/ Commercial & More Attorney · Serving Indianapolis, IN · 41+ Years Experience
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About Robert J. Nice at a Glance
Robert J. Nice is a Managing Partner based in Indianapolis, Indiana, practicing at The Nice Law Firm, LLP. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Indiana (1985), Pennsylvania (Inactive) (1985), U.S. District Court, Southern and Northern Districts of Indiana and U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh C (1985), and United States Supreme Court (2019). Educated at Villanova University (J.D. Moot, 1985) and Purdue University (B.S. Pharmacy, 1982). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serves clients in Indianapolis, IN and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Robert J. Nice
- An Indiana native, Robert J. Nice has practiced law in Indiana for three decades
- With a legal career that began in 1985, he focuses his practice in the areas of Real Estate
- Small Business
- Business Litigation
- General Litigation
- Legal Malpractice and Plaintiffs’ Personal Injury
- Following law school Robert Nice was employed as an associate with a large Indianapolis law firm for six years before establishing his own firm in 1992
- Utilizing his undergraduate degree, he also worked as a pharmacist before becoming an attorney and on a part time basis for several years thereafter
- A Personal Note From Bob Nice “When I graduated from law school in 1985, I did what all of the graduates were told to do
- I went to work for a big law firm
- As a consequence, I spent my days in the library or alone in my office writing briefs and responding to motions
- I never saw clients
- After six years, I’d had enough
- I knew what to do
- I just didn’t want to wait around for several years to have a chance to do it – so, I resigned and went off on my own
- Since our firm’s inception in 1992, we have focused on providing our clients with personal attention, whether in a courtroom or an office setting
- I particularly enjoy working with investors and small business owners
- As a real estate investor, as well as an attorney, I have started and managed several small businesses over the years and fully understand the sacrifices business owners make and the effort they put forward to keep their businesses in operation
- It requires a great effort and can provide great satisfaction
- I invite you to call me personally to discuss how we can assist you in resolving the legal matters which you encounter in your life and in your business
- We are here to help.” Publications, Presentations & Recognitions • Listed in Martindale-Hubbell’s Bar Register of Pre-Eminent Lawyers, Robert J. Nice is among the select lawyers who have earned the AV Peer Review Rating
- An AV rating shows that a lawyer has reached the height of professional excellence and is recognized by other attorneys for the highest levels of skill and integrity. • Author, Evictions and Landlord / Tenant Law In Indiana (2001 National Business Institute) Civic Involvement • Central Indiana Real Estate Investors Association (CIREIA) - President (2008-2009) - Vice President (2006-2007) • Order of DeMolay - Chapter Advisor, Indianapolis Chapter 1986-1989, 2001 – 2011 - Advisory Council Chairman 2011 – 2014 - Advisor of the Year (Indiana), 2007 - Active Legion of Honor, 2006 - Cross of Honor 2004 • Pi Kappa Alpha Home Association, Inc. (Purdue Chapter) - Board Member (1991-2016) - President (2007 – 2016) - Vice President (1997 – 2007) • Sertoma International (1985 – 2005) - Downtown Indianapolis Club - Past President 1994 Life Beyond Bar • Ulen Country Club 2017-Present • Wolf Run Golf Club 2017 • Kokomo Country Club 2010 – 2015 • Crooked Stick Golf Club 1998-2008 • Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite, Valley of Indianapolis • Murat Shrine • Indianapolis Coin Club • St. Luke’s United Methodist Church - Free and Accepted Mason S. Land Lodge #758 - Winamac Lodge #262 Professional Associations & Memberships • American Bar Association • Indiana State Bar Association – Solo and Small Firm Section, Executive Committee (2020 – Current), Subcommittee on Law Practice Management Chairman (2022 – 2023) • Indianapolis Bar Association – Litigation Section, Executive Committee Member (2018-2021) • Indianapolis Bar Foundation – Distinguished Fellow
Practice Areas Explained
Robert J. Nice's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Robert J. Nice handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Indianapolis.
Business & Corporate Law in Indianapolis
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Real Estate Law in Indianapolis
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
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Civil Litigation in Indianapolis
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Indianapolis
Practicing law in Indiana. Legal matters in Indiana are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Indianapolis are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Indiana state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Indiana brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Indiana courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Indianapolis Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Indianapolis-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Indianapolis Choose Robert J. Nice
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Robert J. Nice's practice in the field of business, real estate, and litigation.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Robert J. Nice brings 41+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Indiana, Pennsylvania (Inactive), and U.S. District Court, Southern and Northern Districts of Indiana and U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh C, Robert J. Nice can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering business, real estate, and litigation, Robert J. Nice can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Indianapolis
A Indianapolis-based practice means Robert J. Nice attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Robert J. Nice Handles in Indianapolis
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