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John Bo Nichols
also known as Bo Nichols
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About John
Biography
Houston divorce attorney John “Bo” Nichols has been practicing family law for more than twenty years. A native of Houston, Nichols is a regular selectee to the Best Lawyers in America list, holding that honor since 2009. Additionally, Nichols has been a Texas Super Lawyer honoree for more than ten years.
Devoted to the practice of family law, including divorce, child custody and property division, Nichols is regarded as one of the foremost trial specialists by his peers. Nichols holds the prestigious position of Senior Faculty Member at the National Family Law Trial Institute, a peer educational organization well known for its rigorous program dedicated to honing the trial skills of divorce lawyers from all over the United States.
Regardless of the issue at hand, when it comes to Houston family law, Nichols’ name precedes him in the courtroom. Well respected by peers, held to the utmost trust by his clients, Nichols is one of the preeminent family law attorneys locally, statewide and nationally.
Nichols is Board Certified in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization.
Dedicated and compassionate board certified family law attorney. **COVID-19 update: YES, we are open for business - call, message or email today.**
Dedicated and compassionate board certified family law attorney
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Cost
Hourly Rates
Payment Methods
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Awards
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Licenses
Licensed in Texas for 29 years
State: Texas
Acquired: 1996
No misconduct found
Location
Bo Nichols Law Firm
(713) 621-5900
Fax
1201 Shepherd Drive, Houston, TX, 77007
bonicholslaw.com/about/Online Presence
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Posted by anonymous | August 29, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
Terrible and Expensive Attorney
I hired Mr. Nichols twice - one in 2005 and another time in 2010. My cases were child custody related. Mr. Nichols was employed at another firm at the time. His representation was terrible. He was not very organized and he often brought more than one lawyer to the hearings. The additional lawyer...
John Nichols
Replied last August 29, 2019The same person who wrote this review, wrote a completely opposite review of me, giving me five stars back on March 21, 2015. Please scroll down to verify. 5.0 stars Posted by Lee March 21, 2015 What happened is he wanted me to continue to represent him and take positions which would compromise my integrity and ethics and I refused to do so. As it relates to the expense associated, I find it funny that this person authorized me to take the actions that I did, at the expense associated with same, which resulted in the victories we received in court. As for settlement, what this person is leaving out is - what he would settle for and what the opposing party would settle for were opposite from one another and, therefore, this person was either required to accept the other side's terms or take it to trial. This person refused to accept the other side's terms so we went to trial and we won.
John Bo Nichols's Lawyer Endorsements
"Bo knows Family Law, alright! I got to witness his expertise and superb trial skills firsthand as a student at the Family Law Trial Institute, held annually in Houston. Bo is truly a dynamic and passionate attorney, who's energy is palpable. I refer all Texas Family Law cases to him-- he's that good. I wholeheartedly endorse John "Bo" Nichols. He's an excellent attorney and a nice person as well."
"John Nichols aggressively handles high conflict cases with results."
"I have known Bo Nichols for the better part of a decade and I can say without hesitation that he is an exceptional lawyer. He takes time with each legal issue, no matter how small and always gets the job done. On numerous occasions, I have called upon him to offer insight to a difficult legal matter. He always has THE answer. If I ever need the services of a family lawyer, he is the only one I trust."
Thomas Conner
Family lawyer
Experience
Honors
2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2022
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2021
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2020
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2019
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2018
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2017
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2016
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2015
Top One Percent, National Association of Distinguished Counsel
2015
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2015
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2014
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2013
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2012
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2011
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2010
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2009
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2008
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2005
Board Certified - Family Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization
2003
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
Work Experience
2019 - Present
Attorney/Owner, Bo Nichols Law, PLLC
2016 - 2019
Shareholder, Koons Fuller
2013 - 2016
Attorney, Bo Nichols Law Firm
2007 - 2011
Partner, Jenkins & Kamin
1999 - 2007
Attorney, Nicols Law, P.L.L.C.
Associations
2016 - Present
International Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (U.S.Fellow
Burta Rhoads Raborn Family Law American Inn of Court
Master
Burta Rhoads Raborn Family Law American Inn of Court
Treasurer
International Academy of Family Lawyers
Fellow
American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers
Fellow
Texas Academy of Family Law Specialists
Fellow
Houston Bar Association, Family Law Section
Member
College of the State Bar of Texas
Member
State Bar of Texas, Family Law Section
Member
Fort Bend County Bar Association
Member
American Bar Association
Member
Education
1996
South Texas College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
Speaking Engagements
2017
Innovations: Breaking Boundaries In Custody Litigation
Behaviors That Sabotage the Parent-Child Relationship and What to Do About Them
2016
Annual Meeting
Domestic Torts
2012
Brazoria County Bar Association
Proven Winning Strategies of Modern Litigation
2011
36th Annual Advanced Family Law Course
Other Causes of Action
2010
Houston Bar Association, Family Law Section
Local Rules - Knowing Your Courts
Publications
2018
Nevada State Bar Journal
Litigation Essentials
Languages
Spanish
English