Attorney Nick Nichols, Abraham, Watkins, Nichols, Sorrels & Friend, Houston, Texas

Nick C. Nichols
Houston, Texas

Partner
phone	(800) 870-9584 (713) 222-7211
fax	(713) 225-0827
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Houston Personal Injury Attorney

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Areas of Practice:: 18 Wheeler & Commercial Truck Accidents; Personal Injury; Catastrophic Injuries; Wrongful Death; Product Defects; Business Litigation; Aviation Accidents; Admiralty & Maritime Accidents; Birth Injuries; Brain Damage; Burns; Construction Accidents; DWI Accidents; Electrocutions; Environmental Law; Explosions; Medical Malpractice; Motorcycle Accidents; Nursing Home Negligence; Offshore Injuries; Paraplegia; Patent Infringement; Petrochemical Accidents; Pharmaceutical Litigation; Quadriplegia; Spinal Cord Injuries; Swimming Pool Accidents; Workplace Accidents; Vehicular Accidents

Bar Admissions:: Texas, 1961; U.S. District Court Eastern District of Texas; U.S. District Court Southern District of Texas; U.S. District Court Western District of Texas; U.S. Court of Appeals 5th Circuit; U.S. Supreme Court

Education:: The University of Texas School of Law, Austin, Texas, 1961
LL.B.; Rice Institute, 1958
B.A.
Major: History/Pre-Law

Published Works:: "Representing the Sports Injury Claimant: A Practical Approach to Handling Sports Injury Related Cases"; "The Development of Duty of Care in Recreational Tort Cases"; "Opinion and Expert Testimony Under the New Federal Rules of Evidence Article VII Rule 701-706", 1975; "A Brief Glimpse at Article VII Rules 701-706: Federal Rules of Evidence on Opinions and Expert Testimony", 1975; "A Brief Look at the Basics of Pre-Trial Preparation for the Plaintiff", 1977; "Psychology of Jury Selection", 1977; "A Brief Glimpse at Sports Injury Litigation", Texas Trial lawyers Association, 1979; "Sports Injury Litigation - New Frontier for the Trial Lawyer", 1980; "Innovative Use of Expert Witnesses - Looking at the Expert in Sports Injury Litigation", 1980; "A Brief Glimpse at Opening Statement for the Plaintiff", 1981; "Some Guidelines on Jury Argument", 1982; "A Basic Approach to Jury Argument for the Plaintiff", 1982; "How to Secure a Preferential Setting When You Really Need One in Civil Cases", 1983; "Looking at Opening Statements", 1983; "Direct Examination of the Plaintiff and "Before & After" Witnesses", 1983; "Defective Medical Products", 1984; "Direct Examination of Plaintiff-What It Takes to Get to the Jury", 1984; "Legal Aspects of Sports Medicine", 1984; "Sports Injury Revolution", 1985; "Maximizing Compensatory Damages in Injury and Death Cases", 1985; "Swimming Pool Injuries", 1985; "Sports Spectator Injuries", 1985; "Physicians as Expert Witnesses", 1985; "An Approach to Jury Selection for the Plaintiff", 1986; "A Lawyer's Approach to Burn Injuries", 1986; "Automobile Accident Reconstruction", 1986; "Injured Sports Participant: Amateur& Professional", 1986; "Analyzing, Preparing, and Arguing a Sports Injury", 1986; "Protecting the Doctor From His Insurance Carrier", 1987; "Emergency Room Liability", 1987; "Expert Witnesses", 1987; "Pitfalls in Hospital Liability", 1988; "Voir Dire Examination and Opening Statement for the Plaintiff", 1988; "Shared Discovery- Unsealing the File", 1989; "Ethical Considerations in Medical Malpractice Cases", 1989; "Voir Dire of the Jury", 1989; "Motions in Limine", 1989; "Cross-Examination for the Trial Annuities", 1990; "Motions in Limine and Voir Dire in a Plaintiff's Medical Malpractice Case", 1990; "Handling the Rambo Litigator", 1990; "Sports Injury Revolution: Rudy T. vs. Cal. Sports", 1990; "Use of Non-Testifying Experts, Reports & Materials Through Mandamus", 1990; "The Comatose Patient", 1991; "Deposing the Defendant and Defendant Employees", 1991; "Cross-Examination of the Defendant's Annuitist in an Auto Case", 1991; "Anesthesia Malpractice", 1992; "Direct Examination of the Plaintiff", 1992; "Pre-Trial and Trial Motions", 1993; "Pleadings and Attacks on Pleadings", 1993; "Dermatology and Malpractice Liability", 1993; "Post Traumatic Stress Disorder: Misdiagnosis and Maltreatment", 1994; "A Lawyer's Approach to Burn Injuries", 1994; "An Approach to Opening Statements", 1994; "Approaching the Comatose Patient: The Right to Die", 1994; "New Medical Technology and Litigation From the Plaintiff's Attorney's Prospective", 1995; "Medical Standards for Burn Cases", 1995; "A 1995 Lawyer's Approach to Burn Injuries", 1995; "Handling the Difficult Plaintiff", 1996; "Motions in Limine: A Plaintiff's Perspective", 1996; "Theme, Schemes & Jury Consultants: Case Theme From Voir Dire to Jury Verdict", 1996; "Active Ad Litems Add Additional Aid at Trial", 1996; "Mediation: Should You Tip Your Hand? Stonewall? Or Just Show Up?", 1997; "Analysis of the Pedicle Screw Litigation", 1997; "Protecting Defendant Doctor from the Insurance Company", 1998; "The Basics of Recreational Injuries", 1998; "Stowers Doctrine: Malice, Clear and Convincing"; "Statute of Limitations - Sailing Through a Sea of Confusion", 1999; "The Basics of Recreational Injuries - Sports Injury Litigation - New Frontier for the Trial Lawyer," Book Chapter, 1999; "Voir Dire Examination and Opening Statement for the Plaintiff", January 31, 2000; "Non-Health Care Providers Seeking Asylum Within 4590i", Sept. 29, 2000; "Themes, Schemes and Jury Consultants: Case Themes from Start to Finish", Oct. 3, 2000; "Masters of Trial/Million Dollar Closing Arguments", Nov. 10, 2000; "Sports Law (The Basics of Recreational Injuries)", March 15-16, 2001; "Pre-Suit Depositions (Rule 202): A Brief Journey", November 16, 2001; "Classic Closing Arguments: Making A Lasting Impression Sports Law (Recreational Injuries)", February 21-22, 2002; "A Quick Look at Referral Fees in Texas", May 28, 2002; "The Ramifications of September 11 on various aspects of the Personal Injury Practice and How We Prepare and Try Cases", August 18-23, 2002; "Mediation: Should You Tip Your Hand? Stonewall? or Just Show Up?", September 20, 2002; "Crossing Over 4590i - Can it be Done? Fraud and Stowers", September 26-27, 2002; "Botox: Curse or Cure", November 7-8, 2002; "Sports Injury Revolution: Revisiting Rudy Tomjanovich v. Cal Sports Inc.", November 15-16, 2002; "Voir Dire, Examination and Opening Statement for the Plaintiff", January 27, 2003; "Overcoming Settlement Obstacles at Mediation", Nov. 6-7, 2003; The Law Behind the Punch - "Sports and Entertainment Law: The Course", December 13, 2004

Classes/Seminars Taught:: Adjunct Professor and Faculty, Civil Trial Advocacy, South Texas College of Law; Speaker, "Post Traumatic Stress Disorder: Misdiagnosis and Maltreatment", American Board of Professional Liability Attorneys' Seminar, 2000; Speaker, "Pre-Suit Depositions (Rule 202): A Brief Journey", Texas Tech/St. Mary's Schools of Law Medical Malpractice, 2001; Speaker, "The Basics of Recreational Injuries, A Case Study of Rudy Tomjanovich v. Cal-Sports, Inc. dba Los Angeles Lakers", CLE International Seminar, 2001; Speaker, "Sports Law (Recreational Injuries)", Rice University, Kinesiology Department, 2002; Speaker, "A Quick Look at Referral Fees in Texas", HPAL Meeting, 2002; Speaker, "Mediation: Should You Tip Your Hand? Stonewall? Or Just Show Up?", Kentucky Academy of Trial Attorneys Annual Convention and Seminar, 2002; Speaker, "Crossing Over 4590i - Can it be Done? Fraud and Stowers", Texas Trial Lawyers Association, 13th Annual Medical Malpractice Conference, 2002; Speaker, "Botox: Curse or Cure", Texas Tech University/St. Mary's School of Law Medical Malpractice Conference, 2002; Speaker, "Overcoming Settlement Obstacles at Mediation", Texas Tech University/St. Mary's School of Law Medical Malpractice Conference, 2003; Faculty Member, Texas College of Trial Advocacy; Faculty and Speaker, Specialized Courses in Trial Advocacy, The Association of Trial Lawyers of America; Speaker/Lecturer, "Sports Litigation", Rice University

Honors and Awards:: H Magazine Top Lawyers for the People, 2008; "Best Lawyers in America," Personal Injury Litigation, Plaintiff, 2007; Top 100 Lawyers in Houston - Texas Super Lawyer, 2007; Recipient, War Horse Award, Southern Trial Lawyers Association, 2003; Outstanding Adjunct Professor, South Texas College of Law, 1986; Listed, Best Lawyers in America; Fellow, American College of Trial Lawyers; Keeton Fellow, University of Texas Law School Alumni Association; Fellow, Board of Governors, Southern Trial Lawyers Association, 1987 - 2000; Life Fellow, Houston Bar Foundation; Life Fellow, Texas Bar Foundation; The Nick Nichols Endowed Presidential Scholarship Established at the University of Texas School of Law; Life Fellow, Foundation of the American Board of Trial Advocates; Texas Super Lawyer, 2003 - 2007

Professional Associations and Memberships:: University of Texas School of Law; Dean's Council; University of Texas School of Law; Chancellor's Council; Houston Bar Association; Member; American College of Trial Lawyers; Member; Inner Circle of Advocates; Member; International Academy of Trial Lawyers; Member; American Board of Professional Liability Attorneys; Member; American Board of Trial Advocates; Member; The Association of Trial Lawyers of America; Member; Texas Trial Lawyer's Association; Member; American Bar Association; Member; State Bar of Texas, 1973 - 1981; Member, Grievance Committee, District Four; State Bar of Texas, Tort and Compensation Section, 1985; Chairman; College of the State Bar of Texas; Member; Houston Trial Lawyers Association; Member; Texas Trial Lawyers Association, 1973; Board of Directors; Texas Trial Lawyer Association, 1994 - 2002; Director Emeritus; Texas College of Trial Advocacy; Member, Executive Committee; Houston Young Lawyers Association, 1969; Member, Board of Directors; American Judicature Society; Member; American Society of Law Medicine & Ethics; Member; Trial Lawyers for Public Justice; Member; American Board of Professional Liability Attorneys; Diplomat; Inns of Court; Garland Walker Chapter; International Society of Barristers; Member; International Academy of Trial Lawyers, 1991 - 1993; Director; International Academy of Trial Lawyers, 2003 - 2006; Director; American Board of Trial Advocates, 1987; President, Houston Chapter; American Board of Trial Advocates, 1989 - 1992; National Board of Directors; The Association of Trial Lawyers of America, 1985; Chairman, National Seminar Education Program; The Association of Trial Lawyers of America, 1987; Governor; Roscoe Pound Foundation; Member; American College of Legal Medicine, Sports Lawyers Association; Member

Fraternities/Sororities:: Delta Theta Phi; Phi Delta Phi

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