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Are Title IX Offices Moving the Goalposts?

The right to due process is one of the fundamental rights guaranteed in our Constitution and courts have held that right does extend to actions taken by public colleges and universities. In spite of that, Title IX Investigators in the Office of Institutional Equity at Michigan State University are now changing their policies to allow them to be the gatekeepers for determining whether an accused person is entitled to have a hearing on the accusations against them. Attorney Mike Nichols has more on this from downtown East Lansing.

Do the Medicines You Take Criminalize Your Driving?

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Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) is one of the most frightening and serious forms of injury...

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"You answered my prayers Mike!" -East Lansing client on hearing his case was dismissed

"Mr. Nichols is an excellent cross examiner. . ." -East Lansing City Attorney during oral argument before a Circuit Court Judge

"At least some of the credit should go to Mr. Nichols for pointing out some of our problems" -Geoff French of the Michigan State Policy Toxicology Lab

“Selecting your firm was one of the best decisions I've made and money well spent. Again very pleased with the service and work and I will be keeping the business card in my wallet." -Client of Wendy Schiller-Nichols

"Mike and the rest of the amazing staff of the firm, thank you so much for your hard work on my behalf." -Clients of Mike Nichols

"I can’t tell you how much better I feel knowing I have you in my corner." -Clients of Mike Nichols

"Dear Mike, thank you for everything that you have done for me. You truly saved my life." -MSU student charged with a felony that was dismissed and now has a 3.5 GPA

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Mike Nichols is a national leader in drunk driving defense. He is a member of the Forensic Committee and Michigan delegate to the National College for DUI Defense. He is also a Sustaining Member of the College. Nichols is also a founding member of the Michigan Association of OWI Attorneys; a member of the American Chemical Society; an associate member of he American Academy of Forensic Science, Adjunct Professor of Forensic Evidence in Criminal Law and OWI Law and Practice at Cooley Law School. He is also author of the West OWI Practice book and several chapters in other books on science and the law.

Mike Nichols is recognized by his peers in Michigan as a “SuperLawyer” in DUI/Criminal Defense. Nichols has also been asked to speak at conferences by groups such as the NCDD; Various Bar Associations in other states.

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

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