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Craig K. Nichols Esq.

Immigration Attorney at Syracuse, NY

4.7   16 reviews
  • Licensed for 32 years
    State NY
    Acquired 1991
    Status
    Currently Registered No misconduct found

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

About Craig

Learn Craig’s areas of practice.

2
Practice areas
  1. Immigration
    50%
    Green card, Legal permanent residence, Family immigration practice, Asylum

    27 years, 1,300 cases

  2. Personal injury
    50%
    Plaintiff's practice, Automobile accidents, Trucking accidents, Motorcycle accidents, Serious personal injury, Medical Malpractice, Animal attacks, Dog attacks,

    32 years, 440 cases

NICHOLS LAW OFFICES, A PREEMINENT LAW FIRM: INTEGRITY. ATTENTION TO DETAIL. MAKING A DIFFERENCE.

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.

Awards

Notable Peer Review Rating
Client's Choice 2014
Client's Choice
2014

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Contact Craig

Nichols Law Offices, PLLC
333 Butternut Dr Ste 103
Syracuse, NY, 13214-2167

Reviews

4.7 / 5.0
  16 customer reviews
Client's Choice 2014
Client's Choice
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Posted by Robert F. | February 11, 2015
Legal Knight in Shining Armor
I was referred to Craig Nichols through a good friend who was past client of Craig's to assist me in a Motor Vehicle Accident / Personal Injury Case. I was having Loads of Trouble navigating through the many intimidating and Confusing aspects of dealing with the insurance companies involved in my case but Craig Nichols took the time to personally guide me through the entire process, offering Sound Legal Advice, Insightful Anecdotes, and a Down To Earth Style of Counsel that kept me totally informed, reassured, and totally abreast of the Progress of the Case from it's inception to it's Final Successful Conclusion. The hard and diligent work of Craig Nichols and his Team have made a big difference in the Quality of my life. I would recommend Craig K. Nichols to my Relatives, Close Friends, and Co-workers without hesitation. Craig is definitely an asset to the Syracuse Legal Community. Robert F. J.
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Posted by Brandon | January 16, 2018
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Great Settlement and Helpful during recovery process
Craig Nichols helped me with a personal injury case. He made the recovery process much more bearable. He gave me great advice oh how and where to get treatment so that I was able to heal as fast as possible. He was very honest about the case and he ended up getting me a very good deal. Despite my injuries, Nichol's Law made the recovery process as comfortable as possible.
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Posted by Alexandra | May 2, 2020
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
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
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
** 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
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| 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 15, 2018
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
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 all day every day. Even after I became a citizen they reach out to me just to make sure I didn’t need anything else. The most excellent group of professionals I’ve ever met.
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Posted by Jessika | December 21, 2017
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Highly Recommended: Knowledgeable, Professional and Personable.
Craig Nichols first consulted with me, and then took me on as a client ( I hired him to represent me) in a personal injury case. His patience played an essential part during my case, as i went through many stages of inital injury to surgery to healing. My injuries and treatments were complex, and i had many issues with my injuries, and doctors involved in my healing. Throughout this stressful, painful time for me ; I had very little understanding about NYS no-fault accident laws...or , more importantly, what is involved in a personal injury case. Craig consistently made himself available throughout the two years we worked together during my healing . His team was also very communicative. Messages, concerns and paperwork always got through in a timely manner. Craig walked me through all potential issues and outcomes whenever i had a concern. Most important, he always made all points very clear to me. Every step of the way. When it came time to discuss a settlement, or a court setting, Craigs .professionalism in providing clear options and outcomes along with their timelines were reassuring. I felt empowered. I know I made an educated and informed decision when I settled my personal injury case with Craig's expert guidance. I cannot thank Craig enough for his true compassion during my specific injury/needs situation . I highly recommend Craig without reservation to anyone who needs consultation, or representation for any type of personal injury case. You will receive 100% of Craig Nichols.
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Posted by anonymous | November 28, 2017
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| Hired Attorney
Great Negotiator!! Highly Recommend Mr. Nichols.
After being treated unfairly in the Summer of 2016 Mr. Nichols was there to help me through my difficult situation. He guided me through the legal process and helped us come to a very fair settlement. He is a great lawyer and a great human being. He is extremely detailed and very caring. Mr. Nichols truly cares about the well being of his clients. I felt very comforted and taken care of through the entire process. I highly recommend him!!
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Posted by Shawn | November 19, 2016
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
The Premier Immigrantion Attorney
Mr. Nichols and his team is simply the best. Always available for all my questions and the step-by-step guidance was impeccable. Flexibly and truly made me a priority. Could not have asked for a more superior team then Mr. Nichols and party. Thank you for all that you have done and your umatched service that you provide.
Posted by David | March 3, 2015
Best Personal Injury Representation
I am an Attorney in upstate New York, practicing for the past 28 years. In August, 2009, my son was involved in a motor accident and was seriously injured. Of the many experienced lawyers available to us for my son's representation, and based upon my experiences with Craig, we chose Mr. Nichols. The case is long since over and my son as well as myself agree that our trust in Mr. Nichols' representation was and is the best possible choice for our family's needs . I would recommend Craig for any personal injury representation without reservation.
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Posted by Janine | April 10, 2014
Have you tried the rest? Time to go to the BEST!
When I was involved in an auto accident, I needed an attorney to help me with my case. I searched the yellow pages and found Craig Nichols Law Firm. From the moment I called his office to set up an appointment I was totally impressed with the cheerful, caring, but very professional person who answered the phone. She gave me an appointment to meet with Attorney Craig Nichols, told me what paperwork I would need, and made sure I knew how to get to the office. When I met him for the first time I just knew he was the perfect attorney for my case. Attorney Craig Nichols is a very knowledgeable, caring, professional lawyer who goes above and beyond to help get you the results you were seeking. That is why I say ... call The Craig Nichols Law Firm today if you want a professional to handle your legal matters and give you the results you deserve.
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Posted by Lindsay | March 3, 2014
Professional team to work with!
My husband and I were 110% happy with all the service that we received from Craig Nichols and his staff,and we trusted him completely. We felt that any information we were sharing with him would be kept confidential! My immigration case was handled quickly and efficiently and in a professional manor and I would recommend Craig and his team to anyone who is looking for help with the immigration process!!
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Posted by anonymous | February 25, 2014
Competent, ethical, excellent courtroom skills
Mr. Nichols handled a litigation matter for me. I must say that he quickly framed the relevant issues, prepared my case for trial, and brought forth the result that I desired. I got a chance to observe his skills in the courtroom and he was impressive, demonstrating a confident and intelligent demeanor, while showing the utmost respect for the Judge and opposing lawyer. It was obvious to me that he was quite comfortable in a courtroom environment. I highly recommend Mr. Nichols.
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Posted by anonymous | February 11, 2014
Gets the job done
Craig Nichols was amazing. He made sure my case got the attention it needed and the results I expected. I highly recommend Craig Nichols for your Immigration and Personal Injury needs.
Posted by anonymous | July 11, 2014
Better Call Craig!
Craig assisted me and my wife through an Adjustment of Status (AOS) immigration case in order to obtain work authorization and a permanent resident card for my wife after we were married. Overall, we were very happy with the result - my wife received her permanent resident card in just under three months from the time we submitted our AOS application to the USCIS. Although my wife and I felt comfortable that we would have been able to successfully navigate the immigration application and review process on our own, we decided to hire an immigration attorney for the following reasons: - Heard a couple of horror stories from acquaintances regarding unfavorable outcomes when filing / applying for immigration status (however, also heard from several other people who had good experiences when going it alone) . - Receiving my wife's permanent resident status was time sensitive - only had about three months until we needed to travel internationally + accept a new full-time job offer - Decided that the money spent on hiring an attorney to provide reassurance that the immigration process would result favorably for me and my wife would be well worth it for the peace of mind. I contacted several immigration attorneys in the Syracuse area and opted for Craig because of the following reasons: i) I liked how thorough he was during our initial consultation, ii) his fee seemed reasonable, and iii) Craig and I built good rapport while on the phone (i.e., I liked him). Working with Craig and his team was great. His online software support made filling out the AOS application a breeze. Further, Craig's team reviewed our application meticulously to check for errors before submitting to ensure we got everything right the first time. This alone probably saved me and my wife around 10 - 15 hours. In general, Craig was responsive when we had questions or wanted to hear status updates once our application was submitted. He and his team were always professional and courteous. I actually enjoyed visiting with Craig at his office because he's such a regular, down-to-earth guy (and also very sharp). The other thing I appreciated when working with Craig, was his honesty. Craig was upfront with us from the start that he tended to approach matters with "cautious optimism." In other words, Craig did not simply tell us what we wanted to hear, but remained realistic and objective throughout the case (especially when discussing the chances that my wife would receive her immigration status within the three-month window that was crucial to our travel / work needs). I highly recommend Craig to anyone in need of an attorney - for any matter. He's good people.
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Posted by anonymous | December 7, 2021
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
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 knows missing a deadline results in an automatic denial of your case, and the only option you have is to appeal and submit an entire new application and pay the fees over again. Because of the negligence to deadlines, I had to deal with this, and obviously lost money, not to mention the immense stress that the process induced. I also had issues with contacting him when I had questions, it felt impossible getting an answer after submitting payment. I would not recommend this practice to anyone
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Resume

AVVO RATING 9.9 (Superb)

Work Experience

  • Partner
  • Nichols Law Offices, PLLC
  • 1991 - Present

Education

  • Syracuse University College of Law
  • JD - Juris Doctor
  • 1990
  • Syracuse University
  • BA - Bachelor of Arts Graduated Cum Laude
  • 1987

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
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Associations

  • New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers
  • Member
  • 2005 - Present
  • American Immigration Lawyers Association
  • Member
  • 2003 - Present
  • New York State Bar Association, Torts, Insurance and Compensation Law Section
  • Member
  • 2000 - Present

Languages Spoken

  • Bosnian
  • Hindi
  • Urdu
  • Spanish
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Honors and Awards

  • Top Attorneys of North America
  • Who's Who Directories
  • 2019
  • Notable
  • Martindale-Hubbell
  • 2018
  • Peer Review Rated
  • Martindale-Hubbell
  • 2018
  • Lead Counsel Rated
  • Lead Counsel Review Board
  • 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
  • Rated Attorney
  • Lead Counsel
  • 2014
  • Admitted to Practice
  • United States Supreme Court
  • 2001
  • Member Moot Court Panel
  • Moot Court Honor Society
  • 1990
  • Member-National Political Science Honor Society
  • National Political Science Honor Society
  • 1988
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Publications

  • Verdictsearch publication
  • Verdict Search New York
  • 2011
  • Verdictsearch publication
  • Verdict Search New York
  • 2004

Speaking Engagements

  • 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
  • Lemoyne College
  • Immigration and international relations
  • 2015
  • Personal Injury Conference
  • Disc Bulge / Herniations From Trauma
  • 2014
  • Management Principles
  • Preparation of Contracts for IT Managers
  • 2008
  • information management
  • contracts review and preparation-masters level information management and technology
  • 2006
  • Information Technology procurement
  • contract analysis and preparation
  • 2005
  • Syracuse University Information Technology-Masters Level class
  • Contract negotiation and preparation
  • 2003
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Attorney endorsements

Received (8)
Given (4)
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Immigration Attorney | Mar 15
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer. He is dedicated to his clients, prompt, and meticulous in his work."
Unknown Attorney | Dec 05
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"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."
Personal injury Attorney | Mar 31
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
"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."
Personal injury Attorney | Dec 17
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"Best negotiator that I have ever worked with."
Personal injury Attorney | Jun 07
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse Craig. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
Immigration Attorney | Apr 08
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"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."
Immigration Attorney | Feb 07
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer."
Personal injury Attorney | Feb 07
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"I endorse this lawyer."
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