Property Law

• Property Damage
  Victims of car accidents are entitled to compensation for property damage, medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and for permanent injury or disfigurement.
• Real Estate Litigation
  Negotiating and preparing real estate contracts requires a deep understanding of contract and real estate law to ensure that the final contract will be upheld and your interests will be protected. With 50 years of experience, Mr. Robert C. Nichols can easily deliver that familiarity. Along with assisting you in the process of selecting and preparing a real estate contract, Mr. Nichols will customize the form to meet any particular needs as well as provide counsel to ensure the your best interests are met.
• Premises Liability
• Real Estate Transactions
  Robert C. Nichols has over fifty years experience assisting clients in the negotiation and closing of commercial and residential real estate sales and leases, including the preparation of purchase agreements, financing documents, escrow instructions and other related documents. We regularly engage in the preparation and negotiation of leasing agreements for landlords and tenants.

Criminal Law

• Hit and Run
• Criminal Defense
  He traveled to Fort Lauderdale, Florida to attend Nova Southeastern University and graduated from their law program in 1998. While at Nova, Gene focused his studies on criminal defense, Constitutional law, and trial advocacy.
• DUI/DWI
  Client was arrested allegedly driving over the Intracoastal Waterway at over 100 miles an hour. Subsequently charged with Battery on a Law Enforcement Officer and DUI. Client allegedly had slurred speech, difficulty standing and while being arrested, he allegedly “mule kicked” the officer. Client proceeded to a Jury Trial on the DUI charge and was found not guilty.
• Wrongful Death
  Ted is the first to tell you he was born in Boston, but moved to North Florida when he was young. He attended the Episcopal School of Jacksonville and after graduation he travelled to Tennessee to attend Sewanee University. Ted graduated Sewanee with Honors, focusing his studies on History. Following Sewanee, Ted married his high school sweetheart, Molly and began his law studies at the University of Florida. In 1995 Ted was awarded the James F. Bailey, Jr. Scholarship by the Jacksonville Bar Association. Ted earned his law degree, with Honors in 1996 and immediately began practicing law with the prestigious Jacksonville firm Terrell Hogan. Ted spent fifteen years with Terrell Hogan litigating personal injury and wrongful death cases. He has been involved in litigation across the country, fighting insurance companies and large corporations in order to assist his clients in the recovery of funds rightfully due to them.
• Traffic Violations
  Traffic tickets and moving violations have the power to wreak havoc on your life. Fees mount quickly, and points from tickets can cause your insurance premiums to skyrocket or result in a revoked or suspended license..
• Robbery
  Upon graduation, Gene began his legal career under the guidance of Lou Frost at the Public Defender’s Office here in Jacksonville. As an Assistant Public Defender, Gene defended hundreds of clients charged with all types of offenses, from DUI to Armed Robbery, taking countless numbers of cases to trial.
• Burglary
  We have the experience and knowhow to represent your family members for all forms of offenses: burglary, robbery, theft, and white-collar crimes.
• White Collar Crimes
  We have the experience and know how to represent your family members for all forms of offenses: burglary, robbery, theft, and white-collar crimes.
• Theft
• Misdemeanors
  What poor choices did you make when you were a teenager? What poor choices have your children made? Felony? Misdemeanor? Let us help you put your family back together while helping assure that your child is not forever marked by their mistakes.
• Drug Crimes
  Drug crimes — Drug crime convictions, no matter how small, can have a devastating impact on your life. We provide a knowledgeable challenge the government's case and the "standard methods" employed by law enforcement and prosecutors.
• Murder
• Arson
  Client was arrested for arson for allegedly setting fire to his rental property. Client was seen in property performing maintenance minutes before fire engulfed the home. Client was questioned by officers and fire inspector and based upon his statements he was arrested. We prepared a defense establishing no accelerant could be found to cause the fire and there was no intent to commit the crime of arson. State declined to prosecute the client.
• Restraining Order

Finance Law

• Bankruptcy

Family Law

• Divorce
• Child Support
• Child Custody and Visitation
• Spousal Support

Trusts and Estates

• Probate
• Estate Planning
  Nichols & Pina is committed to offering high quality services at an affordable price. Contact Nichols & Pina to schedule an appointment with our estate planning attorney.
• Wills
  At Nichols & Pina we're committed to working with you to help transfer property upon death, as well as planning for incapacity and other life events, with ease and proficiency. We prepare Wills, Living Wills, Trusts,and Power of Attorneys.
• Trusts
  Trusts: Florida law allows many types of trusts. A common type of trust that we provide at Nichols & Pina is typically referred to as a "Living Trust." Generally, property that you transfer to the Trust during your lifetime will avoid probate upon your death. A Trust Agreement contains provisions governing the disposition of your property upon your death. A Trust provides for gifts, creates trusts, names successor trustees and sets forth your instructions to the trustees. Important estate planning can be accomplished through the use of a trust.
• Power of Attorney
  Power of Attorneys: A power of attorney grants another person the right to act on your behalf, as if you were present and acting, with respect to your assets and your property rights. The power you grant can be limited or broad and can be contingent upon the happening of a specified event, such as incapacitation.

Health Law

• Personal Injury
  Janet is our Personal Injury paralegal with 15 years’ experience. Janet and her husband Rodney moved to Jacksonville from South Florida in 2017 and Janet joined our firm in July, 2018.
• Auto Accidents

Business and Corporate Law

• Business Disputes
  From personal injury to criminal defense, from substance abuse to family law, to business law and to any aspect of your life where justice can be sought, we are here to help our clients start new beginnings. Call us today to schedule your consulation at (904) 353-3300.