Eric J.R. Nichols

4.5 (36 reviews )

Austin Texas United States

Bet-the-Company Litigation Commercial Litigation Criminal Defense: White-Collar

Recognized in Best Attorney USA since 2006

737-802-1800 Website

About Eric

Eric Nichols practices both civil trial and criminal law, and joined the Austin office of Butler Snow in 2019. His background includes not only many years representing companies and individuals in private practice but also experience in both Texas state government and the federal government, having served as Deputy Attorney General for Criminal Justice for the Office of the Texas Attorney General, as an Assistant United States Attorney for the Southern District of Texas, and a law clerk to a federal judge. Eric is Board Certified in Criminal Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization and a Fellow of the International Academy of Trial Lawyers.

Practice Areas

Bet-the-Company Litigation

Commercial Litigation

Criminal Defense: White-Collar

Education

The University of Texas

Awards & Recognition

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Reviews

4.5 / 5

36 Reviews

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Joan Roberts

Jan 31, 2026

Reliable lawyer you can count on - Eric J.R. Nichols provided excellent service throughout

It's hard finding a reliable lawyer these days, but Eric J.R. Nichols in Austin is definitely one of the good ones. Would use them again if needed without hesitation. They are professional, responsive...

Lola Strosin

Jan 31, 2026

Eric J.R. Nichols did a great job handling my complex Bet-the-Company Litigation law case from start to finish

Solid experience overall with the law firm of Eric J.R. Nichols. They know Bet-the-Company Litigation law inside and out and gave me great advice. Very helpful and got the job done exactly as they sai...

Jon Nikolaus

Jan 31, 2026

Professional service and clear communication provided by Eric J.R. Nichols in Austin

Angie Bradtke

Jan 31, 2026

Highly recommend Eric J.R. Nichols for anyone needing expert Bet-the-Company Litigation law help in Texas

I was really stressed about my case in Austin, but Eric J.R. Nichols made everything so smooth and stress-free. Seriously, the best decision I've made lately was hiring them. They handled every detail...

Lionel McLaughlin

Jan 31, 2026

Would recommend Eric J.R. Nichols for sure to anyone in Austin needing legal help

Everyone at Eric J.R. Nichols's office in Austin was so nice and helpful. They made a tough situation a lot easier to deal with by being so patient and explaining everything clearly. I never felt like...