Current Employment Position(s)

Managing Partner

Languages

• Norwegian
• Swedish
• Danish

Lawyer Overview

James Nichols is our managing attorney and specializes in litigation.  James maintains a general civil litigation practice with emphasis on commercial & business litigation, family law & divorce, contract disputes and real estate litigation.

James focuses on Father's Rights in his divorce practice and counsels and represents fathers in gaining custody of their children, protecting assets, and making the transition to single parenting.

James also represents business partners in contentious partnership disputes where success of the business is on the line and assets are at risk.

James also represents clients (both plaintiffs and defendants) in complex real estate transactions and litigation.  He has experience representing land developers and builders in litigation, zoning matters and transactions.

Prior to starting the firm, James clerked for several law firms around Salt lake County gaining experience in a number of practice areas and learning the profession from several of Utah's best lawyers.  He also served a one year internship with the Salt Lake County District Attorney's office where he was immersed in the criminal process and gained experience prosecuting crimes, including conducting multiple trials.

During his time at the University of Utah S.J. Quinney College of Law, James  competed in the moot court and trial advocacy competitions.

Areas of Practice

• Divorce / Child Custody 50%
• Criminal 25%
• Business / Real Estate 25%
• Child Support
• Custody & Visitation
• DUI/DWI

Representative Clients

• Cannon Investing and Acquisitions

West Practice Categories

Agriculture Law, Agribusiness, Agrochemicals, Crops, Equine, Farms & Ranches, Livestock, Alternative Dispute Resolution, Arbitration, International Dispute Resolution, Mediation, Mini-trials, Private Judging, RICO Act, Auto Dealer Fraud, Bad Faith Insurance, Banking & Finance Law, Commercial Banks, Credit Unions, Foreclosure & Alternatives, International Banking, Lending & Secured Transactions, Loan Workouts, Public Finance, Savings & Thrifts, State & Municipal Bonds & Financing, Venture Capital, Bankruptcy Law, Commercial Bankruptcy, Consumer Bankruptcy, Creditors' Rights, Debt Discharge, Foreclosures, Garnishment, Reorganizations & Restructuring, Workouts, Business & Commercial Law, Commercial Leasing, Consumer Protection, Contracts, Debtor/Creditor, Franchising, International Transactions, Joint Ventures, Lemon Law, Secured Transactions, Transactions, Uniform Commercial Code, Warranties, Business Organizations, Business Successions, Closely Held Businesses, Corporate Governance, Directors' & Officers' Liability, Dissolution, Formation & Business Planning, Limited Liability Companies, Non-profit & Tax-exempt Organizations, Partnerships, Reorganizations, Shareholders' Rights, Trade Associations, Civil Rights, Age Discrimination, Disability & Illness Discrimination, Gay & Lesbian Rights, National Origin Discrimination, Police Misconduct, Race Discrimination, Religious Discrimination, Sex Discrimination, Sexual Harassment, Class Actions -- Plaintiff, Collections, Communications & Media Law, Advertising, Cable (Broadband), Cellular Communications, Digital Communications, FCC, International Telecommunications, Internet, Print Media, Radio, Satellite Communications, Telecommunications, Television & Film, Wireless Communications, Constitutional Law, Affirmative Action, Discrimination, Eminent Domain, Freedom of Information, Freedom of Press, Freedom of Religion, Freedom of Speech, Grand Jury Proceedings, Prisoners' Rights, Search & Seizure Protections, Voting Rights, Construction Law, Construction Contracts, Construction Liens, Government Construction Contracts, Housing & Construction Defects, Criminal Law, Criminal Fraud, DUI/DWI, Drug Violations, Federal, Felonies, Juvenile Crimes, Misdemeanor, Parole & Probation, Prosecution, Sex Offenses, Traffic Violations, Victims' Rights, White Collar Crimes, Election Campaign & Political Law, Election & Campaign Law, Government Relations & Lobbying, Legislative Practice, Public Law, Employment Law -- Employee, Employment Law -- Employer, Energy Law, Entertainment, Sports & Leisure Law, Environmental Law, Hazardous Waste, Estate Planning, Elder Law, Guardianships & Conservatorships, Living Wills, Powers of Attorney and Appointment, Trusts, Wills, Family Law, Adoption, Alimony & Spousal Support, Child Support, Childrens' Rights, Collaborative Law, Custody & Visitation, Divorce, Domestic Violence & Neglect, Juvenile Law, Paternity, Prenuptial Agreements, Gaming Law, Government Agencies & Programs, Government Contracts, Health & Health Care Law, Insurance Defense, Insurance Law, Errors & Omissions Insurance, Fidelity, Guarantee & Surety, Insurance Malpractice, Insurance Subrogation, Life & Health, Motor Vehicle, Property & Casualty, Reinsurance, Title Insurance, Intellectual Property Law, Internet - Cyberspace, Labor Law, Litigation & Appeals, Bankruptcy Litigation, Class Actions, Complex Litigation, Federal Appellate Practice, Federal Claims Court, Federal Trial Practice, International Trade Litigation, Military & Veterans Appeals, Multidistrict Litigation, Patent Litigation, State Appellate Practice, State Trial Practice, Tax Litigation, US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, US Supreme Court, Mergers & Acquisitions, Military Law, Native Peoples Law, Natural Resources Law, Personal Injury -- Defense, Personal Injury -- Plaintiff, Animal Bites -- Plaintiff, Assault & Battery -- Plaintiff, Aviation Accidents -- Plaintiff, Defamation & Privacy -- Plaintiff, Motor Vehicle Accidents -- Plaintiff, Premises Liability -- Plaintiff, Property Damage -- Plaintiff, Railroad Accidents -- Plaintiff, Slip and Fall -- Plaintiff, Wrongful Death -- Plaintiff, Probate & Estate Administration, Estate Administration, Products Liability Law, Asbestos, Chemicals & Cosmetics, Medical Products & Devices, Pharmaceutical Products, Tobacco, Professional Malpractice Law, Dental Malpractice, Railroad Worker Injury/FELA, Real Estate Law, Commercial Real Estate, Condemnation, Condominiums & Cooperatives, Conveyancing, Land Use & Zoning, Landlord/Tenant, Residential Real Estate, Science & Technology Law, State, Local & Municipal Law, Municipal Corporations, Municipal Employment, Municipal Liability, State Government, Taxation Law, Toxic Torts, Pesticides, Radiation & Electromagnetic Energy, Toxic Mold, Transportation Law, Workers' Compensation Law

Bar Admissions

• Utah, 2008
• U.S. District Court District of Utah, 2008

Professional Associations and Memberships

• Utah Bar Association, 2008 (Attorney)
• American Bar Association, 2008 (Attorney)

Education

• University of Utah College of Law, Salt Lake City, Utah, 2008
  J.D.
  Honors: Moot Court
• Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah, 2005
  B.A.
  Major: Political Science

Fraternities/Sororities

• Pi Sigma Alpha

Ancillary Businesses

• Real Estate
• Politics

References

• Cannon Investing and Acquisitions

Offers Free Initial Consultation

Accepts Credit Cards

Address

170 South Main Street
Suite 1120
Salt Lake City, UT 84101-1651

Office Hours

8 am-5 pm

Phones

(801) 924-4918
(888) 893-5121

Emails

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Websites

http://www.nicholsfirm.com