Overview
Practice Areas
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50% Employment / Labor
19 years, 1,000 cases
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25% Personal Injury
19 years, 250 cases
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15% Business
19 years, 250 cases
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10% DUI / DWI
19 years, 200 cases
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Fees and Payment Types
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Fees
Contingent (33%-40%), Fixed (Sometimes), Hourly ($275/hour), Retainer (Sometimes)
Payment types
Cash, Check, Credit Card
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Contact Information
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About Me
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Videos (0)
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When I am not championing justice for my clients, I enjoy spending time with my family, golfing, fishing, volunteering for my duaghter's sports teams, and... more
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References
Client Reviews
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Posted by:
Steve,
2009-10-21
over 2 years ago.
Client Review:
Joel took on the state and a major corporation on my behalf and hit it out of the park. The judge seemed to have made up his mind before Joel...
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Posted by:
Terry Duncan,
2009-08-26
over 2 years ago.
Client Review:
Let me start by saying that I am 46 years old and have never taken the time to sit down and write about the quality of service I have received when...
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Peer Endorsements
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I have known Joel for years, and have seen him work in his capacity as a director of a non profit and as an attorney with his current firm. I endorse...
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Endorsement from lawyer:
Deanna Pugh
, Seattle (WA), Over 1 year ago
Joel Nichols' strength is his preparation. He is organized and gives attention to detail. Joel's professional attitude and his intellect allow him...
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Endorsement from lawyer:
Scott Lawrence
, Mill Creek (WA), Over 1 year ago
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Résumé
License
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18 years since Joel Phillip Nichols was first licensed to practice law.
| State |
License status |
Year acquired |
Last updated by Avvo |
| Washington |
Active
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1993 |
01/31/2012 |
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
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Work Experience
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| Position |
Duration |
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Partner at
Deno Millikan Law Firm, PLLC , PLLC
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2002–present
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Administrative Law Judge pro tem at
State of Washington Office of Administrative Hearings
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2008–2009
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Attorney/Director at
Unemployment Law Project
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1999–2002
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Attorney at
Law Office of Joel P. Nichols
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1994–1999
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See all 4 job entries
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Education
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| School |
Major |
Degree |
Graduated |
| Seattle University School of Law |
Law |
JD - Juris Doctor |
1992 |
| University of Washington -Seattle |
English |
BA - Bachelor of Arts |
1988 |
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Awards
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| Award Name |
Granting Organization |
Date |
| Certificate - Standardized Field Sobriety Test Instructor |
LaPier & Associates |
2009 |
| Certificate - Standardized Field Sobriety Testing Student Course |
LaPier & Associates |
2006 |
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Associations
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| Position |
Association Name |
Duration |
| Member |
National College of DUI Defense |
2006-present
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| Member |
Washington Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers |
2003-present
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| Member |
Washington Employment Lawyers Association |
2003-present
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| Member |
Snohomish County Bar Association |
2002-present
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| Volunteer Attorney |
Snohomish County Legal Services |
2002-present
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| Member |
United States District Court for the Western District of Washington |
1994-present
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| Member |
Washington State Association for Justice |
1994-present
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| Member |
Washington State Bar Association |
1993-present
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| Administrative Law Judge pro tem |
Washington State Office of Administrative Hearings |
2008-2009
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| Eagle Member |
Washington State Association for Justice |
2007-2008
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| Volunteer Attorney |
Unemployment Law Project |
1994-2006
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| Member |
King County Bar Association |
1994-2002
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| Volunteer Attorney |
King County Bar Association, Volunteer Legal Services |
1994-1999
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Portfolio
Publications
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| Article |
Publication |
Date |
| Increased ESD and DLI Data Sharing — A Trap for the Unwary |
Washington State Trial Lawyers (WSTLA) Trial News |
2006 |
| New Rules Offer Little Comfort to Unemployed Workers |
Washington State Trial Lawyers (WSTLA) Trial News |
2005 |
| Unemployed Worker Rights Eroded by Boeing Flight Fear |
Trial News, Washington State Trial Lawyers |
2004 |
See all 3 publications
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Speaking Engagements
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| Presentation Name |
Conference |
Date |
| Tools and Practical Applications |
WSTLA Annual Employment Law Update |
2006 |
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