Nathan Michael Nickolaus

Nathan Michael Nickolaus

also known as Nathan M. Nickolaus

4.8
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 37 years

State, local, and municipal law Lawyer at Jefferson City, MO
Practice Areas: State, Local And Municipal Law

308 E. High, Suite 108, Jefferson City, MO

About Nathan

Biography

Practice Areas

1

Practice Area

State, Local, and Municipal Law 100%

Representing cities, towns, and villages

37 years

100%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 185-215 per hour


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Licenses

Licensed in Missouri for 37 years

State: Missouri

Acquired: 1988

Good Standing, Active

No misconduct found

Location

Lauber Municipal Law

308 E. High, Suite 108, Jefferson City, MO, 65101

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Nathan Michael Nickolaus's Reviews

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4.8 /5.0

4 Client Reviews

Nathan Michael Nickolaus's Lawyer Endorsements

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Ryan Waters

Land use and zoning lawyer | Sep 30

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I had the opportunity to work with Mr. Nickolaus on a land use/zoning issue and I found him to be communicative, professional, reasonable, and personable. He worked with me through my client's issue to reach an outcome that was fair to all parties. I found him to be a superb colleague, and I look forward to future interactions. We need more attorneys like Mr. Nickolaus in our community."

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Daniel Green

State, local, and municipal law lawyer | Sep 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Drew Hilpert

Unknown lawyer | Sep 20

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Nathan has a wealth of experience representing municipalities, small and large, as well as state agencies. He is a recognized expert in the area of Missouri's Sunshine law. He is as good as anyone I have ever seen at taking complicated legal concepts and risk analysis and explaining them to elected and appointed officials such that they are empowered to make policy decisions. He demonstrates strong leadership skills but also an easy humor that makes him very easy to approach. He legal knowledge in the area of local government is matched by very few. In short he is an excellent attorney."

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Kelly St. John

Government lawyer

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Ryan Waters

Landlord or tenant lawyer

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TJ Kirsch

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2024

Super Lawyer, Missouri & Kansas Super Lawyers Magazine

2024

Best Lawyers Municipal Law and Government Contracting, Best Lawyers

2021

Amicus Service Award, International Municipal Lawyers Association

2020

America's Most Honored Lawyers Top 5%, The American Registry

2015

Economic Opportunity Sub Committee; Ferguson Commission, Governor Jay Nixon

2012

Lou Czech Award, Missouri Municipal Attorneys Association

Work Experience

2018 - Present

Of Counsel, Lauber Municipal Law, LLC

2017 - 2018

Principal, Cunningham, Vogel & Rost

2013 - 2017

General Counsel, Missouri Department of Economic Development

2003 - 2012

City Counselor, City of Jefferson City, Missouri

1993 - 2003

Partner, Nickolaus, Green, & Beetem, P.C.

1991 - 1995

Municipal Prosecutor, City of Jefferson City, Missouri

1991 - 1993

Partner, Hawkins Law Offices

1988 - 1991

Associate, Hawkins Law Offices

Associations

2024 - Present

Missouri Arts Council

Board Member

2019 - Present

International Municipal Lawyers Association (IMLA)

Member

2003 - Present

Missouri Municipal League

Member

2003 - Present

Missouri Municipal League

Member

1988 - Present

Missouri Bar

Member

2021 - 2025

Missouri Municipal Attorneys Association

Past President

Sample of Legal Cases

CITY OF JEFFERSON v. CINGULAR WIRELESS. WL 1194416

Multi-million dollar settlement in favor of the City

Anderson v. Missouri Local Gov't Employees Ret. Sys.

Court of Appeals upheld the denial of duty disability benefits.

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Education

2016

Indiana State University

MPA - Master of Public Administration

1988

University of Missouri

JD - Juris Doctor

1985

Westminster College (Fulton)

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2025

Missouri Waste Control Coalition Enviromental Conference

Brownfield Liabilty

2024

Pension Board Member Education

Proceedures for Public Pension Boards

2021

Missouri Municipal Attorneys Association

Food Trucks

2020

Summer Seminar Virtual Meetings

2019

South Central Regional Meeting

Medical Marijuana and Your Municipal Employees

2019

2019

Annual Conference Municipal Court Reform Update

2018

Elected Officials Training Conference

Fundamentals of Municipal Contracting

2018

Annual Conference “The Sunshine Law”

2017

St. Louis Branch APWA Luncheon Joint Meeting with APA Ethics: Keeping You and Your Employer Out of Hot Water

2015

Municipal Officials Training Academy

City Cyber Threats and Solutions

2014

Forum on Missouri’s Sunshine Law: Shining a Light on Government Sunshine Law for the General Public

Publications

2017

2004

Missouri Municipal Review Mini-Motorcycles, Motor Scooters, Mobility Devices and Motorized Bicycles

Languages

English

Activity

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