Welcome

Your Jacksonville Lawyer

At the law office of Gordon T. Nicol in Jacksonville, Florida, we have designed our legal services with you in mind. Our flat rate fees, friendly atmosphere, and approachable attorney and staff can make a world of difference in your legal matter. We represent clients in a broad spectrum of legal areas in order to fully meet our clients' personal and legal needs. We handle cases involving personal injury, divorce, real estate law, estate planning, probate, criminal defense, taxes, and bankruptcy.

Free Consultation About Your Case

Would you like to speak with someone at our firm regarding your legal concerns? Please contact us to arrange your consultation today. We can begin discussing your rights and options. The initial consultation about your case is free of charge or obligation. Follow ups can be via phone call, email, or visits to our office without worrying about the cost.

Our Practice

Attorney Gordon T. Nicol and his staff provide legal representation on a variety of matters that face you and your family. Our experience and background bring unique skills to our practice that enable us to consider the whole picture from our client's position as well as the opposing side's position. This better prepares us to resolve our clients' problems efficiently and effectively. We have the experience and qualifications of a registered nurse, a title agent, a former law enforcement official, a former medical risk manager, a former construction manager, and a former nursing home administrator.

• Bankruptcies : When debt gets out of hand, filing for bankruptcy may provide you with peace of mind about your financial future. At the law office of Gordon T. Nicol, we provide debt consolidation and debt relief services to individual and business clients in Florida. We handle consumer bankruptcy and family business commercial bankruptcy under the Federal Bankruptcy Code.

• Collections : Whether you are owed money or are the victim of harrassing collection calls, we can help you resolve your financial issues.

• Criminal Defense : Both misdemeanor and felony charges should be taken seriously. The law office of Gordon T. Nicol provides clients with aggressive defense representation regardless of the criminal charges they face.

• D.C.F Termination of Parental Rights : Allegations of abuse or neglect can tear your family apart. Don't wait to ask for help.

• D.U.I's: Be it your 1st or 3rd, legal representation is essential. If you are the victim of a DUI, talking with a lawyer is an essential first step.

• Equal Opportunity Employment: Discrimination is real, and it hurts. We work hard to make sure that your voice is heard.

• Estate Planning and Probate: We help individuals, couples, and families with various estate planning and probate matters including wills, trusts, and guardianships.

• Family Law: We help civilians and military personnel who are going through divorce and related matters such as child custody and child support

• Felonies :Both misdemeanor and felony charges should be taken seriously. The law office of Gordon T. Nicol provides clients with aggressive defense representation regardless of the criminal charges they face.

• Foreclosures:Whether you have recently had your hours cut at work, have lost your job, or have endured an illness that created medical bills and caused your income to suffer, making mortgage payments can be challenging when money is tight. If you have received multiple mortgage default notices or a foreclosure notice, it is essential that you act quickly to protect your rights.

• Guardianships :Guardianships have purposes beyond assigning authority over minor children. Guardianships may also be necessary for an adult with special needs or an elderly person who lacks the capacity to care for oneself.

• Immigration : Being an American is a privilege. We work hard to make sure that your status to work and live in this country is legal.

• IRS Disputes : We fight for you during I.R.S collections and disputes. We put an end to the collection calls and threatening letters.

• Landlord / Tenant Disputes : Whether you are owed due rent, or need to be released from your contract, we will work our hardest to make sure you are treated fairly.

• Mediations :Attorney Nicol is certified as a Family Law Mediator by the Florida Supreme Court. Our firm provides divorce mediation services. Depending on your situation and your relationship with the other party, mediation may be worthwhile. Mediation provides a faster and less expensive approach to divorce settlement agreements.

• Misdemeanors :Both misdemeanor and felony charges should be taken seriously. The law office of Gordon T. Nicol provides clients with aggressive defense representation regardless of the criminal charges they face.

• Name Change : Navagating the system can be tricky. Make sure you have an attorney on your side that will make sure to get your name change done quickly.

• Nursing Home Abuse & Neglect :Attorney Gordon T. Nicol also holds a nursing degree from the University of North Florida and is licensed with the State of Florida as a Registered Nurse. Mr. Nicol is also a Florida licensed Nursing Home Administrator. In addition to his private law practice, attorney Nicol was a Director of Nursing, Nursing Home Administrator, served as an attorney with the Department of Insurance, and served as an attorney with the Agency for Health Care Administration. As a Registered Nurse, Nursing Home Administrator, and lawyer, he understands that nursing home abuse can affect entire families.

• Personal Injury: Our personal injury representation includes helping those injured in auto accidents, nursing homes, and those who have been injured on dangerous premises.

• Power of Attorney : Powers of attorney can be very broad or very specific depending on your needs. A power of attorney grants authority to an individual you name, to do certain things on your behalf - make business decisions, sign contracts, and more. Durable powers of attorney remain valid even if you become incapacitated.

• Premises Liability : If someone has been injured on your property, or if you have been injured on the property of another, make sure to contact us as soon as possible.

• Real Estate: We represent clients in a full range of real estate services from title searches and obtaining clear title to resolving real estate litigation or avoiding foreclosure.

• Same Sex Couples: We help the gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender community with domestic partnership agreements, employment matters, and sexual orientation discrimination. Our firm represents gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender clients who are interested in establishing wills and trusts and other estate planning tools. An estate plan can ensure you and your partner have legal rights in health care decisions and managing financial affairs.

• Seal / Expunge Criminal Records : Criminal records can prevent you from getting a job, can affect your chances of renting an apartment, and can even have a bearing on custody issues. We work hard to make sure this doesn't happen to you.

• Tax Laws: If you are facing tax penalties, such as wage garnishments for delinquent taxes or failure to pay payroll taxes or if you have other problems with the IRS, an experienced tax law attorney can help answer your questions and protect your financial interests. Attorney Gordon T. Nicol has the experience, knowledge, and commitment to help you resolve your tax problems efficiently and effectively.

• Traffic Violations : Speeding tickets and other infractions can negativly impact your insurance rating and disrupt your life. Let us fight for your rights.

• Vehicle Accidents :The law office of Gordon T. Nicol provides experienced and compassionate representation to people who have been injured in vehicular accidents. Representing injured people is a task our firm does not take lightly--we understand the enormity of our clients' injuries and the financial loss they incur. Our firm pursues fair compensation for injuries, medical bills, lost wages, pain, and suffering.

• Wills & Trusts: We are truly concerned about the well-being and futures of our clients. We are dedicated to providing clients with quality legal services and ongoing communication. Our estate planning services are designed to safeguard individuals from a variety of problems, in addition to providing directives for their property and assets. We can establish guardianships, wills, and trusts for you and your family.

Please contact the Law Office of Gordon T. Nicol to learn how we can help you.