$ 95-600 per hour
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also known as Bo Nichols
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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.
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Practice Area
$ 95-600 per hour
State: Texas
Acquired: 1996
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1201 Shepherd Drive, Houston, TX, 77007
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66 Client Reviews
Showing 6 - 10 of 22 reviews | Child Custody
Posted by Karla | May 04, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
Katya
Mr. Nichols is my daughters attorney she was supposed to get her child or her daughter on the first third and fifth weekends starting this month, she drop the papers off at school, but was told she could not have her child until they talked to Ryen himself. so Mr Nichols got on the line and spoke to...
Posted by anonymous | November 04, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
Professional and relentless!
I have been battling a divorce against an abusive spouse for several years. I hired Bo initially, and then retained another "local" small town attorney when I thought I was in the home stretch. WHAT A MISTAKE! I reached out to Bo on a Friday night and he called me back immediately. I gave him the...
Posted by Justin | October 25, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
Consummate Professional, Simply Brilliant, Amazing Team.
From consult to the first hearing, the dedication and commitment from Bo and his team; Kris, Serena and Annette, was unlike anything I’ve seen. They’ve taken on my custody battle as if it were their own family involved. From the off, the communication and guidance has been SECOND TO NONE. Their organ...
Justin - It was our honor. Thank you for the kind words.
Posted by Karen | October 01, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
Smart, clever and compassionate
Bo helped my husband and I obtain custody of a distant relative (9 year old child) who was the victim of child abuse. He understood the law as it applied to our situation, and guided us through a complex system of Family Courts and Family Violence Courts. Bo was committed to this child as if she were...
Posted by Keith | February 25, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
Mission Accomplished
Simply put, I could not have asked for a better attorney. From the first meeting, I knew Bo and his team were the people to trust with the welfare of my child at stake. Through every aspect of the case Bo has exceeded my expectations, and been there every single time I have needed him (which has been...
"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."
"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."
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2015
Top One Percent, National Association of Distinguished Counsel
2015
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AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2014
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2005
Board Certified - Family Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization
2003
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
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.
2016 - Present
International Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (U.S.Fellow
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Member
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Member
1996
JD - Juris Doctor
2017
Behaviors That Sabotage the Parent-Child Relationship and What to Do About Them
2016
Domestic Torts
2012
Proven Winning Strategies of Modern Litigation
2011
Other Causes of Action
2010
Local Rules - Knowing Your Courts
2018
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