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Craig K. Nichols Esq.
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Biography
Our law office is a preeminent Personal Injury and Immigration law firm helping individuals for over 28 years with personalized attention and concrete, concise advice to achieve their Immigration and Personal Injury goals. With a dedicated practice concentration in Personal Injury and Immigration, we limit our case intake to ensure each client we choose to represent will receive the qualities this law office was founded upon 28 years ago-Integrity. Attention to Detail. Making a Difference.
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
Immigration
50%
30 years | 1,300 cases
Personal Injury
50%
35 years | 440 cases
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Licensed in New York for 34 years
State: New York
Acquired: 1991
No misconduct found
Location
Nichols Law Offices, PLLC
333 Butternut Dr Ste 103, Syracuse, NY, 13214-2167
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Posted by anonymous | February 02, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Immigration Attorney Services were poor
After hiring him a few years back, he not only did not promptly submit documents on time for my application, which I only found out after receiving a letter from the USCIS, but when his team did finally submit the application, my name was spelled incorrectly! Anyone who is familiar with this process ...
Posted by Alexandra | May 03, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
A 5 year immigration journey
Mr. Nichols and his team helped my husband and I throughout the whole process of getting a green card and finally my citizenship. They were extremely professional the entire time and everything went as planned. We are extremely greatful we found them. We couldn’t recommend this firm high enough.
Posted by anonymous | February 22, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
** Please note: The below is an excerpt of a thank you note received from a client.**
"Just want to take an opportunity to say thank you for being the instrument for me and my husband to finally be together in the United State of America. Please also send my gratitude to all of your wonderful staff who worked diligently in processing my papers. DL & LR"
Posted by Khoa | September 17, 2018 | Hired Attorney
Immigration Attorney
Mr. Nichols is an excellent lawyer. He is not only professional, knowledgable, detailed but also (and most importantly) caring and compassionate. I always felt welcomed and easy to talk to Mr. Nichols and his staff. I highly recommend Nichols Law Firm to anyone who seeks for legal advices.
Posted by Adam Mullings | February 16, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Preeminent • Exemplary • Top-Noch
Craig Nichols personally took time to meet with me & talk to me about my goals after becoming a citizen. He is very smart, dependable & easy to talk to. The entire team at this law firm is exemplary. I was blown away by how intuned they all were with me. They made me feel like I was there only client...
Craig K. Nichols Esq.'s Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. He is dedicated to his clients, prompt, and meticulous in his work."
"Craig is an outstanding advocate for his clients, and his passion and dedication are readily apparent in his work, which is always precise and tailored to produce results. His ability to skillfully navigate difficult discussions and negotiations is superb. As a mentor of mine, he assisted me with a case, and despite his years of experience, let me take the lead so that I could learn and grow as an advocate. A supportive, humble, and skillful member of the legal community."
"Craig is a superb attorney. I have had a number of cases with him over the years and have always been impressed with the advocacy and devotion he has shown to his clients. I would not hesitate to hire him myself in the event the need arose."
"Best negotiator that I have ever worked with."
"I endorse Craig. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
"I wholeheartedly endorse Craig Nichols as an extremely knowledgable and competent attorney. We have worked on matters together and I am impressed with Mr. Nichols' immediate connection with his clients' needs, the creativity of Mr. Nichols' proposed solutions, and his ability to assist the clients in understanding their various options. He is one of the most talented lawyers I have had ever had the pleasure of working with."
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Experience
Honors
2019
Top Attorneys of North America, Who's Who Directories
2018
Notable, Martindale-Hubbell
2018
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2018
Lead Counsel Rated, Lead Counsel Review Board
2017
Lead Counsel Rated, Lead Counsel Review Board
2016
Top Attorneys of North America, Who's Who Legal
2016
Lead Counsel Rated, Lead Counsel Review Board
2015
Lead Counsel Rated, Lead Counsel Review Board
2014
Rated Attorney, Lead Counsel
2001
Admitted to Practice, United States Supreme Court
1990
Member Moot Court Panel, Moot Court Honor Society
1988
Member-National Political Science Honor Society, National Political Science Honor Society
Work Experience
1991 - Present
Partner, Nichols Law Offices, PLLC
Associations
2005 - Present
New York State Academy of Trial LawyersMember
2003 - Present
American Immigration Lawyers AssociationMember
2000 - Present
New York State Bar Association, Torts, Insurance and Compensation Law SectionMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Doe vs. State of New York
200,000.00
Doe vs. State of New York
200,000.00
Doe vs. Travelers
600,000 settlement
Doe vs. Self Insured National Corporation
$475,000
Doe vs. Erie Insurance Company
450,000 settlement
Education
1990
Syracuse University College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1987
Syracuse University
BA - Bachelor of Arts Graduated Cum Laude
Speaking Engagements
2017
Syracuse Cultural Community Dinner and Speaking Engagement
Effect of new Executive Order and February 21, 2017 DHS Director John Kelly memorandum on U.S. citizens and Permanent Residents of Muslim extraction
2017
Indivisible-Call to Action-Protecting American Principals in the Trump Administration
Impact of President Trump's Executive Order on Immigration and Refugees
2017
Debate of Recent changes to Immigration law and the effect on Refugess, immigrants and communities
United States Immigration Policy Debate
2015
Lemoyne College
Immigration and international relations
2014
Personal Injury Conference
Disc Bulge / Herniations From Trauma
2008
Management Principles
Preparation of Contracts for IT Managers
2006
information management
contracts review and preparation-masters level information management and technology
2005
Information Technology procurement
contract analysis and preparation
2003
Syracuse University Information Technology-Masters Level class
Contract negotiation and preparation
Publications
2011
Verdictsearch publication
Verdict Search New York
2004
Verdictsearch publication
Verdict Search New York
Languages
Bosnian
Hindi
Urdu
Spanish
Activity
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Q&A
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17 Aug 2024
Q&A
So I got my 1 797 approval letter saying parent of a US citizen an my application is sent to the NVC my priority date is 2/15/19
28 Sep 2019
Q&A
Should I mention this as visits to the US in the DS260?
25 Sep 2019