Mr. Nichols focuses his practice in the areas of toxic tort, environmental, products liability and commercial litigation.He has had a wide range of litigation experience, which includes matters in personal injury and products liability litigation, FELA litigation, citizen suits arising under the Clean Water Act, CERCLA litigation, and mass torts involving allegations of both environmental and occupational exposures.Mr. Nichols also provides environmental consultation for the firm’s clients with regard to real estate transactions and other regulatory matters.
Representative Cases:
Almon, et al. v. McWane, Inc. (class action alleging environmental exposures).
Wayne, et al. v. Pharmacia Corp., et al. (mass tort alleging environmental exposures).
Campbellv.Pharmacia Corp., et al. (environmental exposure).
Johnson, et al. v. International Refining & Manufacturing Co., et al. (occupational exposures).
Carr, et al. v. International Refining & Manufacturing Co., et al. (mass tort alleging occupational exposures).
Pate v. Deason, et al. (achieved good result for client where plaintiff alleged co-employee liability)
Whatley v. Burlington Northern Sante Fe Railway Co., et al. (achieved good result in premises liability action).
Prior To Maynard Cooper:
Mr. Nichols was a process engineer in hydroprocessing and distillation for the Chevron Products Company.
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Education and Honors:
The University of Alabama School of Law
(J.D., 2003); magna cum laude; John A. Campbell Moot Court Board; Alabama Law Review, Internet Editor
Auburn University (B.S., 1998); magna cum laude; Tau Beta Pi
Admitted to Practice:
Alabama
U.S. District Court for the Northern, Middle and Southern Districts of Alabama
Professional Affiliations:
American Bar Association, Section of Environment, Energy and Resources
Alabama State Bar Association, Environmental Section
