Atty. Roger Lee Nicholson

Atty. Roger Lee Nicholson

Roger Lee Nicholson is a lawyer practicing construction & development, corporate law, labour and employment and 5 other areas of law. Roger received a B.A. degree from Georgetown College in 1982, and has been licensed for 40 years.

Charleston Charleston 40 yrs experience 40 year
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Profile Summary

About Roger Lee Nicholson at a glance

Roger Lee Nicholson is a Member based in Charleston, West Virginia, practicing at Roger Nicholson Law Offices. They have 40+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1986. Their practice focuses on personal injury, employment, business, zoning, and environmental. Admitted to practice in Kentucky (1986), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Kentucky (1986), U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit (1987), and West Virginia (1995). Educated at University of Kentucky (J.D., 1986) and Georgetown College (B.A., 1982). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Active member of Fayette County, Kentucky and American Bar Associations. Serands clients in Charleston, WV and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Roger Lee Nicholson is a lawyer practicing construction & development, corporate law, labour and employment and 5 other areas of law
  • Roger received a B.A. degree from Georgetown College in 1982, and has been licensed for 40 years
  • Roger practices at Roger Nicholson Law Offices in Charleston, WV

Practice Areas Explained

Roger Lee Nicholson's Areas of Practice

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

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.

Roger Lee Nicholson is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in West Virginia →

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Roger Lee Nicholson is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in West Virginia →

Business & Corporate Law

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

Roger Lee Nicholson is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in West Virginia →

Land Use & Zoning

Roger Lee Nicholson is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in West Virginia →

Environmental Law

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

Roger Lee Nicholson is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in West Virginia →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in West Virginia

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Roger Lee Nicholson

Where is Roger Lee Nicholson's law office located?
Roger Lee Nicholson's law practice is located in Charleston, West Virginia. The firm is Roger Nicholson Law Offices. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Roger Lee Nicholson handle?
Roger Lee Nicholson focuses on personal injury, employment, business, zoning, environmental. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in West Virginia.
How long has Roger Lee Nicholson practiced law?
Roger Lee Nicholson has 40+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1986.
Where did Roger Lee Nicholson go to law school?
Roger Lee Nicholson earned their education at (J.D., 1986); (B.A., 1982).
How can I contact Roger Lee Nicholson for a consultation?
You can contact Roger Lee 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.
What awards or recognition has Roger Lee Nicholson received?
Roger Lee Nicholson's notable recognition includes: Peer Reviewed.

Education

J.D.
University of Kentucky
- 1986
B.A.
Georgetown College
- 1982

Awards

Peer Reviewed

Bar Admissions

Kentucky
Admitted: 1986
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Kentucky
Admitted: 1986
U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit
Admitted: 1987
West Virginia
Admitted: 1995
U.S. District Court, Southern District of West Virginia
Admitted: 1995

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