Mr.Nicholson's legal career spans more than 35 years in the Tampa Bay area legal community, and includes the following:
35+ years experience in insurance defense in single, small and large practices.
Florida Certified Civil Mediator
Extensive jury trial experience in personal injury, wrongful
death, employment and property insurance claims on behalf of defendants
and plaintiffs in State and Federal Courts.
Numerous appeals before the District Courts of Florida, the Supreme Court of Florida and the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals
AV rating by Martindale-Hubbell
Former Legal Writing Instructor at the University of Florida School of Law
Long time Tampa resident; product of Hillsborough County Schools.
Volunteer in various religious political and social organizations
Case Experience
Automotive
Commercial/Business
Contract Disputes
Insurance
Personal Injury
Premises Liability
Product Liability
Professional Liability
Professional Negligence
Property Damage
Torts
Wrongful Death
Education
University of Florida, BSJ (with honors), 1974
University of Florida, J.D. (with honors), 1977
Memberships & Affiliations
Florida Bar Association
North Carolina Bar Association
Rates Information
Rates
$400 per hour with a 2 hour minimum for two (2) party Mediations in Hillsborough and Pinellas Counties only. For any County outside of Hillsborough or Pinellas, and for any Mediation/Settlement Conference involving three (3) or more parties, a 3 hour minimum will be charged at the rate of $400 per hour.
Cancellation Fee
For any Mediation canceled within 48 hours of the scheduled appointment, we reserve the right to charge a 2 hour cancellation fee at $400.00 per hour..