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Gordon Thomas Nicol
also known as Gordon Nicol
About Gordon
Biography
Mr. Nicol graduated in the top tier of his law school class from the University of Florida, College of Law, a nationally rated law school. Mr. Nicol provides twenty-five years of legal representation throughout the State of Florida. He is licensed to practice law in every county in the State of Florida, Federal Court, and Bankruptcy Court. Additionally, he is a member of the American Bar Association, the Florida Bar Association, and the Duval County Bar Association. Mr. Nicol is also an accomplished Nursing Home Administrator and advocate to protect our
parents and grand-parents.
He is a published author and speaker. You will recognize Mr. Nicol as the legal voice for a number of multi-faith radio stations. If you are fighting for child support, custody or going through a divorce, struggling to pay bills or facing bankruptcy; been charged with a crime; facing probate to save a loved one’s assets after they have passed; protecting your family with a Will, Trust, or Guardianship call Mr. Nicol today.
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Licensed in Florida for 36 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 1989
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2022
Location
Your Jacksonville Lawyer
7545 Centurion Parkway, Suite 108, Jacksonville, FL, 32256-4118
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Gordon Thomas Nicol's Reviews
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Practice Areas
Lawsuits & Disputes (4)
Bankruptcy & Debt (3)
Family (3)
Child Custody (2)
Criminal Defense (2)
Personal Injury (2)
Probate (2)
Contracts & Agreements (1)
Debt Collection (1)
Divorce & Separation (1)
Elder Law (1)
Estate Planning (1)
Foreclosure (1)
Insurance (1)
Speeding & Traffic Ticket (1)
Tax (1)
Wills & Living Wills (1)
What Clients Mention
Case Results (12)
Advocacy (9)
Professionalism (9)
Recommendation (9)
Cost of Services (8)
Trustworthiness (7)
Character & Conduct (6)
Communication Style (6)
Practice Area Knowledge (5)
Responsiveness (5)
General Knowledge (4)
Punctuality (3)
Staff & Support (3)
Compassion (2)
Free Consultations (1)
Showing 1 - 5 of 6 reviews | Communication Style
Posted by anonymous | February 20, 2018
Worse than Horrible!!! RUN AWAY FROM THEM
I had them call me for a consult. They were rude and did not help me at all. He and the woman on speaker (who refused to tell me their names) spoke loudly and rudely to me. They did not listen to my side of what I needed help with. Only continued to lie to me about what the law says I should do. Whi...
Posted by anonymous | February 20, 2018
Worse than Horrible!!! RUN AWAY FROM THEM
I had them call me for a consult. They were rude and did not help me at all. He and the woman on speaker (who refused to tell me their names) spoke loudly and rudely to me. They did not listen to my side of what I needed help with. Only continued to lie to me about what the law says I should do. Whi...
Posted by anonymous | November 09, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Bankruptcy & Debt
Horrible!!! RUN
I had a consult with this firm, It seems legit, they took my 3000 dollars for a Bankruptcy case, and when I went back I met with Mr Nichols, I thought he was a paralegal who was helping me with the paperwork, he was RUDE, mean, bullied me, had me in tears, I had to leave the office, I became ill and...
Gordon Nicol
Replied last November 09, 2017Mentally Ill client: Ms. S. has admitted both verbally and in writing that she has a history of nervous breakdowns requiring hospitalizations. While representing Ms. S. she was highly erratic. One minute she was crying inconsolably and then laughing and joking the next minute. Ms. S. ran in and out of the office repeatedly. She drove away from the office and came back multiple times. She complained that my staff were going to kill her. She stated that she was going to speak to God in the parking lot. She has complained that if she drove across the bridge that we would kill her. Ms. S. stated that if she went outside the office that she would die. One of the staff called the police to prevent her from hurting herself. She is also upset that when she was screaming in the parking lot and jumping up and down onto the curb, that one of the business owners in the next suite was laughing at her and that another business owner also called the police to report that she was a danger to herself and others. Ms. S. retained my firm for a joint bankruptcy with her husband. She told me that she was going to lie to her husband about being included in the joint bankruptcy. This is why I specifically wrote on page one of the retainer that “client’s husband must attend all necessary meetings, hearings.” When reviewing and analyzing her bankruptcy documents she again lied about the number of times she has been sued for not paying her bills. She lied about owning a house. She lied about owning a car. She lied and stated that she would tell the Federal Trustee that she was penniless when in reality she had more than $6,000.00 in the bank. She was advised that the Trustee would review public records as to lawsuits, cars, and owning a home. She was advised that the Federal Trustee always requested bank statements to verify peoples’ finances. On 8/28/17, Ms. S. specifically signed that she was advised: “Please be honest; please disclose all assets; SATISFIED with representation; husband required to attend court.” I believe the reason that Ms. S. is now dis-satisfied is because she was advised that her conduct was un-ethical and criminal. She was specifically advised that perjury was a Federal crime punishable by incarceration. She stated that it was her right to lie and go to prison. Ms. S. insisted that we also lie for her. She was advised this was not ethical and that we could not assist her in perpetuating a fraud upon the Court. At that time Ms. S. terminated representation.
Posted by patty | July 22, 2015 | Probate
Read before you hire
I joined a legal club and this guy was recommended. I went to see him. I could only speak to an assistant who was not a lawyer. They said I neded to pay 750 to review file for dividing family estate against an unwilling sister who was executive. Before I paid I wanted to meet lawyer. We did. I was st...
Posted by Marge | July 22, 2015 | Debt Collection
The most frustrating legal experience of a lifetime
Stay away from this law firm. They are not only ineffective in their ability to represent you they are frustrating to deal with. The receptionist, Deanna (sp?) is rude at best and does not follow through. They do not keep you informed and leave you hanging. It appears they have a poor relationship wi...
Gordon Thomas Nicol's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. A tireless advocate for his clients. His integrity and professionalism are beyond reproach and his legal ability is of the highest caliber."
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"I strongly endorse Mr. Nicol. I have worked with many attorneys in the probate and guardianship community. Mr. Nicol was an opposing counsel in a guardianship case. His dedication to the law, the community, his client and our profession is truly remarkable. He is a true asset to our legal profession and our community as a whole."
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Experience
Professional misconduct
This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2022.
Disciplinary Revocation issued in FL, 2022
updated on 03/24/2023A Disciplinary Resignation means the attorney resigned in order to avoid being disbarred, the most serious penalty for a lawyer.
Honors
2016
Board, NFAN
2016
2015 Clients' Choice Award, AVVO
2016
Best of Business, Best Business Community. Inc.
2015
Legal Author & Editor, City Extra
2014
Legal Author & Editor, R.C.N.
2014
Board, C.C.O.P.
2014
BOARD MEMBER, NFAN
2013
Legal Editor, RCN
2013
BOARD MEMBER, NFAN
2012
Legal Author & Editor, RCN
2012
Board Member, NFAN
2011
NFAN, Board
Work Experience
1989 - Present
Attorney Owner, Your Jacksonville Lawyer
2001 - 2010
General Counsel, Fl. State Thespians
1989 - 1991
Attorney, Dept. Of Insurance
Associations
2013 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
2007 - Present
American Association for JusticeMember
2005 - Present
Academy of Florida Trial LawyersMember
2001 - Present
CCOPBoard Member
1994 - Present
RCNBoard Member
1990 - Present
Florida Bar Association, Real Property, Probate and Trust Law SectionMember
1990 - Present
Florida Bar Association, Elder Law SectionMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Grand-parent Visitation
Successfully resolved.
Probate & Foreclosure & short sale
Successful
Criminal Case
Successful trial with client ACQUITED.
Frozen Embryos
Successfully resolved.
Family Law
Successfully resolved.
Felony
Successfully resolved.
Family law: divorce/permanent alimony
Client's future protected.
Bankruptcy
Saved home.
Corporate
Franchising.
DUI: we fight D.U.I.
Successfully resolved.
Loan Modification Saved Home
Successfully resolved.
Estate Planning
Successfully resolved.
Financial Recovery
Successfully resolved.
Coprorations: established & then sold business franchise
Successfully resolved.
Succesffuly Resolved Criminal charges
Successfully resolved.
Family Law: one month start to finish for non-contested divorce
Successfully resolved.
Adoption
Successfully resolved.
Education
2005
University of North Florida
B.S.N.
1989
University of Florida, Fredric G. Levin College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1986
University of South Florida
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2016
92.1 radio broadcst
Family Law: divorce, custody, child support, and paternity.
2016
92.1 F.M. radio broadcast
Bankruptcy: chapter 7 and chapter 11
2016
92.1 F.M. radio broadcast
Business law
2016
102.3 F.M. Broadcast
Criminal Law
Publications
2016
City Extra
Adoption Part 2
2016
City Extra
UBER laws part 1
2016
Review of Lawsuits & Criminal Cases
Review of Lawsuits & Criminal Cases
2016
City Extra
Bankruptcy pt. 2
2016
City Extra
Divorce Pt. 2
2016
City Extra
Divorce Pt. 1
2016
City Extra
Bankruptcy Ch. 7 vs. Ch. 13
2016
City Extra
Immigration Part 2
2016
City Extra
Fraud
2016
City Extra Magazine
Criminal law
2016
City Extra
Adoption Part 1
2016
City Extra
Immigration Part 1
2016
R.C.N.
Seal & Expunge Criminal Charges
2016
R.C.N. Magazine
Reader's Questions
2016
City Extra
Bankruptcy pt. 1
2016
City Extra
DUI
2016
RCN
Corporations
2016
R.C.N. magazine
D.U.I.
Languages
Arabic
English
Activity
Legal Answers