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Mr. John “Bo” Nichols
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Mr. John “Bo” Nichols

4.8
92 reviews

1201 Shepherd Drive, Houston, TX 77007

Family Law, Child Support, Child Custody and 4 more

About Mr. John “Bo” Nichols

Bo Nichols Law was established in September of 2013, but John “Bo” Nichols is no stranger to the practice of Family Law.

A graduate of South Texas Law in 1996, John “Bo” Nichols was a partner at Jenkins & Kamin and Nichols Law before starting his solo practice. Mr. Nichols is Board Certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization in Family Law and is admitted to practice in the Texas Supreme Court, the Texas State Court of Appeals, the Texas State District Courts and the United States District Courts in the Southern District of Texas since 1997.

Bo Nichols is on the faculty of the National Family Law Trial Institute, where he holds a teaching position and he has been honored as a Best Lawyer in America from 2009 to the present as well as a Texas Super Lawyer in Texas Monthly Magazine every year since 2005. He is a Fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, the Texas Academy of Family Law Specialists and the Gulf Coast Family Law Specialists. Mr. Nichols is a member of the American Bar Association, the Fort Bend County Bar Association, the Houston Bar Association, the State Bar of Texas and a Treasurer/Master of the Burta Rhoads Raborn Family Law American Inn of Court. Mr. Nichols has published several works and been asked to speak at many prestigious conferences.

2021 Crystal Bat Award Recipients: Angela and Bo Nichols

The Crystal Bat Award was created to recognize individuals who have demonstrated exemplary commitment to philanthropy and to the mission of The Joe Niekro Foundation.

The Joe Niekro Foundation proudly acknowledges the philanthropy of Angela and John “Bo” Nichols who have distinguished themselves through their extraordinary investment in the mission of the Joe Niekro Foundation. We are extremely pleased to honor them with the Crystal Bat Award that acknowledges their generosity and their efforts.

The Joe Niekro Foundation™ is committed to supporting patients and families, research, treatment and awareness of Brain Aneurysms, AVMs and Hemorrhagic Strokes. We provide education on the risk factors, causes and treatments of these conditions, while funding the advancement of neurological research.

Bo 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.

 

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Divorce
Posted by Lindsay
June 14, 2021
Hired Attorney

John Bo Nichols is an incredibly gifted and creative attorney who was committed to practical solutions and always had my best interest in mind. He provides excellent counsel and operated with great respect for me as the client, the process, and the court. John Bo is a forward thinker and was prepared for situations and negotiations that I otherwise would not have prevailed from. He protected me when things were less than cordial and championed me as his client both publicly and in private. As difficult as the process was, John Bo was able to lead me through it with his calm but commanding demeanor. He is incredibly intuitive and could tell when I was nervous or scared. In that moment, without skipping a beat, he was able to lighten to mood and help me breathe easier. No matter the obstacle put in our path, his focus was always on the most beneficial outcome and he was able to hold steadfast in our route to get there. He’s lucky to have Annette on his professional staff as she was able

 
Family Law
Posted by anonymous
April 06, 2010
Hired Attorney

Lacked attention to detail during case. Would NOT recommend his services for family matters.

Family Law
Posted by anonymous
February 26, 2010
Hired Attorney

Mr. Nichols left out various aspects of the divorce from the final decree. Very important aspects that cannot be changed without opposing party approval (very difficult to change since the divorce).
Mr. Nichols provided inaccurate (and illegal) advice concerning child tax credits for IRS reporting
Overall, his attention to detail with my case was sorely lacking and I would NOT recommend his services

 
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Areas of Law

  • Family Law 3
    • Child Support
    • Child Custody
    • Divorce
  • Other 3
    • Enforcement
    • Asset Division
    • Premarital Agreement

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    1996, Texas
    United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas
    United States Supreme Court
    Memberships

    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.

  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    South Texas College of Law
    Class of 1996
    J.D.
    Other Education
    University of Houston
    Class of 1993
    B.S.
    Legal Certifications
    Board Certified, Family Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization
  • Personal Details & History
    Hobbies & Interests
    Working out, horses

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