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John T. Nicholson is admitted to practice law in Ohio. John founded his law firm with a goal of providing competent legal services to the general public at an affordable cost that is seldom seen in today's environment where the cost of legal services continue to rise at a staggering rate. Our mission is to be known as an attentive and diligent firm that not only works to meet its client's goals, but endeavors to become as familiar as possible with each individual client in order to provide comprehensive counseling regarding all matters affecting their personal and professional lives.

Mr. Nicholson's Law Offices focuse primarily in the fields of: Social Security Disability Denials and Veteran's Disability Claims.

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Practice areas

Personal injurySocial security
  1. Social security: 90%

    Social Security Disability Claims at all levels.

    13 years, 1,000 cases

  2. Personal injury: 10%

Languages spoken

English

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2021 Auburn Ave Suite 105
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Law Offices of John T. Nicholson

2021 Auburn Ave Suite 105
Cincinnati, OH, 45219

Law Offices of John T. Nicholson

2541 Shiloh Springs Road
Dayton, OH, 45426

150 N. Limestone Street Suite #217
Springfield, OH, 45501

Law Offices of John T. Nicholson

4461 Dayton Xenia Rd
Beavercreek, OH, 45432

36 North Detroit Street #104
Xenia, OH, 45385

430 N. Wayne St.
Piqua, OH, 45356

Law Offices of John T. Nicholson

22 N Market St
Troy, OH, 45373

Law Offices of John T. Nicholson

5335 Far Hills Ave., Ste. 108
Dayton, OH, 45429

Resume

License
StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
OHActive200810/19/2020
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
Avvo Contributions
Legal answers7
Legal guides1
Awards
Award nameGrantorDate granted
Rising StarSuperLawyers2014
Peer Review RatedMartindale-Hubbell2014
AV Peer Review RatingMartindale-Hubbell2014
Rising StarSuper Lawyers Magazine2014
Rising StarSuper Lawyers2014
Highest Rank - ArbitrationUniversity of Toledo College of Law2008
Work Experience
TitleCompany nameDuration
FounderLaw Offices of John T. Nicholson2008 - Present
Legal InternWood County Prosecutor's Office2006 - 2008
Associations
Association namePosition nameDuration
National Organization of Veterans' AdvocatesMember2017 - Present
Cincinnati Bar AssociationMember2016 - Present
Federal Bar AssociationAttorney Member2012 - Present
Miami Valley Trial Lawyers AssociationAttorney Member2012 - Present
Clark County Bar AssociationMember2012 - Present
Better Business BureauAccredited2009 - Present
National Organization of Social Security Claimants RepresentativesAttorney2008 - Present
Dayton Bar AssociationAttorney Member2008 - Present
Greene County BarEagle Member2008 - Present
State Bar of OhioAttorney Member2008 - Present
Ohio State Bar AssociationAttorney Member2007 - Present
National Organization of Veterans' AdvocatesMember2015 - 2016
Cincinnati Bar FoundationMember2012 - 2015
Clark County Bar AssociationAttorney Member2011 - 2012
Clarke County Bar AssociationAttorney Member2011 - 2012
Toledo Bar AssociationAttorney Member2008 - 2009
Publications
Publication nameTitleDate
Ohio Law BlogCurrent state of VTC Hearings in Disability2018
Social Security Disability BlogWill the ALJ look at my Facebook account?2012
Online BlogRheumatoid Arthritis and Social Security Disability2012
Ohio Disabiliy Law ResourceOhio Disabiliy Law Resource2011
Ohio Law BlogOhio Law Blog2010
Ohio Law ArticleDischarging Social Security overpayments in bankruptcy2009
Education
School nameDegreeGraduated
University of Toledo College of LawJD - Juris Doctor2008
University of MontanaBA - Bachelor of Arts2003
University of MontanaBA - Bachelor of Arts2003
Speaking Engagements
Conference nameTitleDate
Best PracticesWinning Your Disability Case2016
Social Media SSDIPitfalls of Social Media in Disability Hearings2014
Disability for youDisability for You2012
Online Disability TelecastThe five step-disability Podcast2012
SS Disability PodcastDisability2010
Legal cases
Case nameOutcome
In re: AtkinsonCase was remanded to ALJ for further review
In re: AndersonClaimant was awarded backpay dating back to remote application date.
In re: MincyClaimant received an increased rating.
In re: SmithFully Favorable Decision
In re: KellerRemand and subsequent award of benefits.
In re: CraigReversal by the the Federal Court.
In re: YounceCase was remanded to ALJ for further review.
In re: ThorpePast credits were allowed with amended return. Disability benefits were allowed.
In re: DemayWin
In re: BrownPositive
HruskaWin

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AWESOME JOB DONE BY JHON LOOKING FORWARD IN FUTURE. I would like recomend all customer who inneed help on any legal issue to contact John who is great on resolving issue compare to any other attorney in town. Always appreciate your help what you have done with me will remain how well you're in your field to help those vulnerable people require in this complex real world.
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Excellent Attorney

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John was fast to respond with my concerns. He was helpful answering my questions even though I was not looking to hire an attorney I will hire him now since my claim was denied. Excellent person.
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SSD Case

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Mr Nicholson spent 40 minute with me during my initial consultation. He was knowledgeable and understanding of my situation. I finally have a date for my Social Security Disability hearing. His office staff has educated me regarding the process going forward. I am optimistic about my hearing with the judge.
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I am kinda new to Dayton, so when I needed a lawyer I just pulled up Lawyers in Dayton, I called a few, but John was the first to even take my phone call. He wasn't the kind of lawyer I needed he said, BUT he gave me the name of a lawyer that was GREAT. In my book that alone made me have great respect for him. Thank you for everything John! Deb W
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Best Day Ever!!

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I am not sure how our paths crossed but I am so thankful they did. I have been fighting with SSA for going 4 hrs 2 denials and 1 attorney later here comes John and I was finally approved in only 2 yrs. He and his staff were always very friendly and kind. I never had to call the office to check on anything. I was approved for SSD and it was the Best Day Ever!! I would recommend John and his staff to anyone!!!

Results matter

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Mr. Nicholson and his staff were attentive throughout the disability process. If he had not help me win my video hearing I suppose I would be living on the streets right now. He knows his stuff and is very easy to talk to.

Great firm, good results.

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I felt prepared for my hearing and was relieved to know that Mr. Nicholson had submitted a pre-hearing brief which I was allowed to read. I felt as though they worked hard for a relatively small amount of money collected after they won my case.

Awesome Disability Firm!

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Mr. Nicholson won my disability case. I had been trying to get benefits for over 10 years now and have tried with 2 prior attorneys. My fibromyalgia is to the point where I could no longer watch my grandson. I just felt real comfortable with Mr. Nicholson and he always called me back when I left messages. I have already referred my brother to him after he had his stroke. My brother is getting the same attention that I received. You can't go wrong with this firm.

SSDI Assistance

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This past January, I found myself in need of an attorney in order to successfully obtain my SSDI. He assured me I would most likely be able to do this on my own with the information I shared with him. He also assured me to let him know if I was not approved and he would help me at that point. Mr. Nicholson was correct and I did obtain it on my own. Mr. Nicholson was so helpful to me. If I ever need an attorney in the future, he will be my first phone call. He is a very kind man and I would be honored to have him as my attorney.

John Nicholson

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Mr. Nicholson called me when we tried to apply for handicapped parking online. He informed me that my husband would quality for SSD, and that we should apply online. He also said we didn't need a lawyer at that point. He then sent us an email with links to the necessary forms. When I emailed him follow-up questions, he called me immediately. We didn't pay Mr. Nicholson for any of these services; he voluntarily gave us information. Some lawyers have earned the "unethical" label. Mr. Nicholson isn't one of them; he is a role model for his profession. If we need a lawyer in the future, he will be our first choice.
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Sean Cleary, Chapter 11 bankruptcy Attorney on Jun 10, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer. An extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community.

Michael Waddington, Criminal defense Attorney on Jun 8, 2014
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I endorse John. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community.

Kiriakos Kordalis

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John Hilgeman, Social security Attorney on Feb 2, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer.

Christopher Wesner, Social security Attorney on Feb 17, 2013
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Mr. Nicholson is a skilled attorney that works tirelessly for all of his clients, going above and beyond what is expected.

Philip Cave, Social security Attorney on Jan 11, 2013
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I endorse this lawyer.

Charles Morrison, Social security Attorney on Sep 7, 2012
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I highly recommend John for anyone in need of representation related to a social security case. John has always been extremely competent, diligent and professional. You would be hard pressed to find a better advocate for a disability appeal.

Matthew Holland

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Teri Nelson

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Kristen Bargmeyer

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Robert Stumpf

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Daniel Perry

John is truly a great attorney whose knowledge of the law provides a great asset to his clients. John fights aggressively for his clients to ensure the best possible results. I would highly recommend John.

Stephen Bappert, Social security Attorney on Feb 1, 2012
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Mr. Nicholson knows the system and he knows how to get the best possible results for his clients.

Joseph Spring, Litigation Attorney on Feb 1, 2012
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John is a great lawyer that fights for the rights of his clients. Also, when clients have questions about complex legal situations he can explain them in layman's terms.

Robert Mues, Social security Attorney on Jan 31, 2012
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I certainly endorse John. I refer all my clients that have Social Security issues to John. He does a great job! He really knows this niche area of law and aggressively represents clients. I recommend John without any reservations! Give him a call if you need some excellent advice in this area of law!

Russ Cope, Social security Attorney on Oct 6, 2011
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John Nicholson is a very knowledgeable and well-respected lawyer in the Ohio legal community. Any client deserves the attention that John gives to his individual cases. I would highly recommend John.

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