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San Diego attorney Christopher Nichols Esq. is an accomplished civil litigator with extensive experience in both individual and class action litigation. As a native San Diegan, Mr. Nichols went on to become a graduate of the University of San Diego ('14 BA Political Science & History) and the University of San Diego School of Law ('17 Civil Litigation). During his time in law school, he received a CALI excellence for the future award for his outstanding performance. Mr. Nichols received the Pro Bono Service Recognition Award from the University of San Diego for time spent volunteering at the San Diego Superior Court with the Family Law Facilitator’s Office assisting unrepresented litigants with their legal matters.
Christopher E. Nichols focuses his practice on employment and business disputes, representing employees, employers, individuals and businesses in all aspects of civil lawsuits. Mr. Nichols has provided exceptional counsel to clients at every stage of litigation, including discovery, depositions, law & motion work, mediations, settlement conferences, arbitration, labor commissioner hearings, and both bench and jury trials.
With a focus on employment law, Christopher E. Nichols assists both employees and employers in navigating the complexities of workplace disputes, such as wrongful termination, retaliation, harassment, discrimination, whistleblowing, wage & hour issues, and more. Among other practice areas, he has served clients in cases involving breach of contract, fraud, torts, and business disputes. Mr. Nichols has experience in complex litigation, both prosecuting and defending class actions as well as working on Private Attorney’s General Act (PAGA) matters. Throughout his time representing clients Mr. Nichols has successfully resolved countless cases obtaining millions of dollars of compensation for his clients. In addition, Mr. Nichols has served as general counsel for businesses using his problem-solving skills to advise clients on how to best avoid liability.
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$ 495-495 per hour
20%-45%
State: California
Acquired: 2017
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Fax
10650 Treena St, Suite 212, San Diego, CA, 92131
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Posted by anonymous | February 12, 2025 | Hired Attorney
Chris and Brooke are great attorneys and I am very glad to have found them! They are incredibly knowledgeable about employment law, but also very understanding and empathetic which makes the experience so much better. I would definitely recommend them because of their experience and knowledge, but al...
Posted by anonymous | August 8, 2024 | Consulted Attorney
Navigating a complex contract dispute can feel like being adrift in an unforgiving sea of legal jargon and intricacies. That was precisely where I found myself before having the good fortune to seek counsel from Christopher Nichols. In an era where finding genuinely dedicated and exceptionally knowle...
Posted by Alex | July 8, 2024 | Hired Attorney
We recently engaged Chris to assist us with legal aspects of our company's hiring process, and we were thoroughly impressed with the results. Chris demonstrated a deep understanding of employment law and provided invaluable guidance that addressed a multitude of our pressing questions. From the ou...
Posted by Michelle | May 2, 2024 | Hired Attorney
My experiences with Webb Law have been stupendous. I was lucky to work with Christopher Nichols for my recent case and could not have dreamed of a better team to help me with my matters. Not only were they there for me by returning my calls and answers to my questions without delays, but they kept ...
Posted by anonymous | August 25, 2023 | Hired Attorney
This is just to say a special thank you to Atty Christopher Nichols to have handled my case in a very professional and prompt manner. He removed the nightmare I encountered. He is very knowledgeable and helpful with his suggestions on how to defend me and the corporation and to counter sue. Though I ...
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Nichols is extremely knowledgable and aggressively pursue's his Client's rights, in addition to putting his Client's best interests first."
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Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2023
2023 Outstanding Faculty Award, National Business Institute
2017
Pro Bono Service Recognition, University of San Diego School of Law
2024 - Present
Managing Partner, Nevels Nichols, LLP
2023 - 2024
Senior Associate Attorney, Webb Law Group, APC
2017 - 2023
Associate, Webb Law Group
2015 - 2017
Law Clerk, Webb Law Group, APC
2015 - 2015
Intern, San Diego Superior Court Family Law Division
2018 - Present
San Diego Bar AssociationMember
2018 - Present
Fresno County Bar AssociationMember
2018 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
2014 - Present
Phi Gamma DeltaGraduate Advisor
2017
JD - Juris Doctor
2014
BA - Bachelor of Arts
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2024 California Employment Law Updates
2023
2023
What Paralegals Need to Know
2022
2021
Social Media Issues in the Workplace
2021
FLSA and California Wage and Hour Update
2020
2019
Wages and Benefits Issues
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