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

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Reviews

4.5 / 5

36 Reviews

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Eloise Nicolas

Jan 31, 2026

The absolute best in Austin for Bet-the-Company Litigation law - and I mean that from the bottom of my heart

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...

Aaron Kihn

Jan 31, 2026

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

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...

Jeannie Collins

Jan 31, 2026

Absolutely Great! I couldn't be happier with the service from Eric J.R. Nichols

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...

Ray Dach

Jan 31, 2026

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

Needed help with Bet-the-Company Litigation law and Eric J.R. Nichols delivered on their promises. They're professional, efficient, and easy to talk to. Good choice for anyone in Texas looking for hig...

Ernesto Wunsch

Jan 31, 2026

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

I didn't think I'd find such a good lawyer in Texas, but here we are and I am thoroughly impressed. Eric J.R. Nichols is just awesome and exceeded all my expectations. No complaints at all! They reall...