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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Cesar Stamm

Jan 31, 2026

Top notch experts in Austin - Eric J.R. Nichols is by far the best lawyer I've ever had

If you need a Bet-the-Company Litigation law lawyer, Eric J.R. Nichols is the one to call. Great job and very responsive team. They kept me in the loop and always had time to explain the details of my...

Israel Strosin

Jan 31, 2026

Outstanding experience with Eric J.R. Nichols in Austin - truly the best legal team

Short and sweet: Eric J.R. Nichols is the real deal and a true professional in the field of Bet-the-Company Litigation law. If you're in Austin and need help with your legal issues, call them immediat...

Lynn Marvin

Jan 31, 2026

So happy with the results of my case thanks to the hard work of Eric J.R. Nichols and staff

If you're looking for someone who actually cares and will fight for you, go to Eric J.R. Nichols. They helped me out big time with my Bet-the-Company Litigation law issue and kept me informed at every...

Lila Smitham

Jan 31, 2026

So glad I called Eric J.R. Nichols to handle my Bet-the-Company Litigation law case in Austin

I wasn't sure who to call for my Bet-the-Company Litigation law problem, but I'm so glad I went with Eric J.R. Nichols. They really listened to me and understood my situation. It was such a relief to...

Pablo Moore

Jan 31, 2026

Outstanding experience with Eric J.R. Nichols in Austin - truly the best legal team

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...