Dean C. Nichols

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Dean C. Nichols: Attorney with Nichols Lang & Hamlin, LLC
Attorney Awards
  • Martindale-Hubbell Peer AV Preeminent Rating
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Biography

Formerly a partner at a prestigious civil litigation firm, Dean has been practicing and trying cases in the areas of auto accidents, complex trucking, nursing home abuse, premises liability, and general civil litigation for the past 25 years. Dean has successfully represented clients as lead counsel in complex multimillion-dollar jury trials to verdict in Missouri and Illinois. Dean uses his extensive experience in the courtroom to develop an aggressive approach to resolve cases in favor of his clients.

Dean received his J.D. from the University of Missouri – Columbia School of Law in 1999. Prior to law school, Dean completed his undergraduate degree at the University of Missouri – St. Louis with a B.A. in Communications, graduating cum laude in 1996.

Dean has an AV rating with Martindale-Hubbell, which is the highest rating an attorney can obtain from that organization. Dean has also been selected to America's Top 100 Personal Injury Attorneys for 2020. Selection to America's Top 100 Personal Injury Attorneys® is by invitation only and is reserved to identify the nation's most exceptional litigators for high-value personal injury, catastrophic injury, wrongful death, product liability, and medical malpractice matters. Only the top 100 qualifying attorneys in each state will receive this honor and be selected for membership. With these extremely high standards for selection, less than one-half percent (0.5%) of active attorneys in the United States will receive this honor.
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Areas of Practice (6)

  • Personal Injury
  • Automobile Accidents
  • Trucking Accidents
  • Nursing Home Litigation
  • Premises Liability
  • Civil Litigation

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
University of Missouri - St Louis, B.A., Communications, cum laude, 1996
Law School Attended:
University of Missouri School of Law, J.D., 1999
Year of First Admission:
1999
Admission:
1999, Missouri; 2000, Pennsylvania; 2004, Illinois; 2004, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Missouri and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Pennsylvania
Memberships:
Missouri Organization of Defense Lawyers; Trucking Industry Defense Association (TIDA); Illinois Association of Defense Trial Counsel.
ISLN:
915812729

Peer Reviews

4.8/5.0 (24 reviews)
Martindale-Hubbell® AV Preeminent Rating Badge

  • Legal Knowledge

    4.8/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    4.8/5.0

  • Judgment

    4.8/5.0

  • Communication

    4.8/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    4.7/5.0

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 03/15/10 in Defense Litigation

    I have had several cases with Dean He is an excellent lawyer and possesses thehighest ethical standards.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Principal on 03/08/10 in Torts

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 02/26/10 in Corporate Litigation

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Judge on 12/15/09 in Civil Litigation

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Associate on 11/23/09 in Personal Injury

    I tried a case against Dean. He is a great client advocate with high ethical standards.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 11/22/09 in Litigation

    I have had several cases against Dean C. Nichols. He is well-prepared, smart, professional, and is a gentleman. He is a credit to the practice of law. He is well-respected within the bar and is known to uphold the highest ethical standards.

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  • 4.8/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 02/26/10 in Defense Litigation

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  • 4.6/5.0 Rated by a Judge on 03/26/10 in Medical Malpractice

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  • 4.6/5.0 Rated by a Senior Associate on 11/23/09 in Defense Litigation

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  • 4.2/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 04/18/11 in Automobile Liability Defense

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314-254-1645  Phone

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