Practice Areas

East Lansing Criminal Defense Lawyers

Working hard for the best possible result

At The Nichols Law Firm, PLLC we assist clients in the following practice areas. To learn more about what we can do to solve your legal problems, call The Nichols Law Firm, PLLC.

Criminal Defense

We handle nearly every type of criminal case, including those that involve:

  • Murder or homicide
  • Aggravated assault
  • Date rape and other criminal sexual misconduct
  • Drug offenses
  • DUI and other traffic offenses
  • Underage drinking

For many of our clients, this is their first (and only!) encounter with the criminal justice system. We know that being arrested and facing trial can be scary. We do everything we can to educate our clients and keep them informed. Sometimes, if it's a first offense, we can make the system work for our clients.

Family Law

Divorce can be a very emotional time, especially when custody of your children is in dispute. We take the time to establish parenting plans that suit your children's best interests and preserve the fabric of your family. We also advise our clients on the legal nuances that can affect property division and alimony (spousal maintenance). We make sure to protect their rights and interests as they end one stage of life and start another. Our firm handles every type of divorce, from the simplest to the most complex.

Personal Injury

 

If you have been hurt, getting back on your feet can be a challenge. We have successfully represented clients with serious and traumatic injuries and we are specialists at traumatic brain injury (TBI). We recently recoverd 1.35 million dollars for a client who suffered from a TBI. At The Nichols Law Firm, we take pride in helping injured people heal their bodies and their lives. If you or someone you love has been hurt by another's careless behavior, call us today. We can help you rebuild your life.

 

Contracts and Business Law

We assist businesses who find themselves in every type of contract dispute, including

  • No-compete clauses in contracts
  • Shareholder rights
  • Shareholder disputes
  • Breach of contract litigation
  • Breach of good faith
  • Enforceability issues

No matter what kind of contract is in dispute, we will aggressively negotiate on your behalf and protect your financial interests.

Contact a criminal defense attorney.

The Nichols Law Firm, PLLC represents clients throughout Mid Michigan and South Central Michigan including the cities of Lansing, Owosso, Haslett, Okemos, Grand Ledge, Mason, Charlotte, Portland, St. Johns, Battle Creek, Howell, Brighton, Williamston, Ithaca, Jackson, Flint, Grand Blanc, Breckenridge, Carson City, Shepard, St. Louis, Alma, Pine River Township, and Sumner Township.

 

Ingham County • Livingston County • Clinton County • Shiawassee County • Jackson County • Eaton County • Gratiot County