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KANSAS CITY + LOS ANGELES BUSINESS ATTORNEY

JONATHON NICOL

Jonathon Nicol is an experienced business attorney who has been practicing since he graduated from law school in 2005. With trial and appellate specialties, Jonathon has tried diverse matters in state and federal courts and before arbitrators. He has been appellate counsel of record on myriad appeals and writ petitions nationwide. Jonathon also obtains favorable settlements for clients.

Jonathon’s seasoned perspective blends corporate and entrepreneurial senses. He helps clients to start and run their businesses, protect their corporate and personal interests, and buy and sell assets. Jonathon aids clients with both their specific problems at hand, as well as their greater business goals and objectives.

Prior to founding the Nicol Law Firm in 2020, Jonathon amassed 15 years of nationwide practice at large international law firms representing the world's biggest companies, along with significant small-business and pro bono experience. At these firms, Jonathon tried and appealed manifold matters in Missouri, Kansas, California, Florida, and Texas.

Jonathon represents companies and individuals in civil lawsuits and corporate matters in Missouri, Kansas, and California in the fields of Trial Work, Commercial Litigation, Corporate Law, Appeals, and much more. Jonathon represents both plaintiffs and defendants.

Jonathon has testified as an expert witness on legal ethics and professional responsibility.

Jonathon operates a certified mediation practice.

Seasoned

The Nicol Law Firm’s experience covers diverse courts and forums, practices areas, industries, and novel challenges. The Nicol Law Firm regularly handles uphill battles with challenging facts and legal issues, applying its earned knowledge and refined skills to achieve its clients’ aims.

Resolution-Focused

Whether litigating a dispute or negotiating a contract, the Nicol Law Firm seeks expedient solutions to client goals, such as: timely settlements, dispositive motion practice, and streamlined yet risk-mitigating agreements. The Nicol Law Firm identifies client objectives and charts a path towards success and finality.

Responsive

The Nicol Law firm prides itself on being available and responsive to clients, leveraging technology for seamless communication, knowledge transfer, and document sharing and collaboration.

BAR ADMISSIONS

Missouri
Kansas
California
United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth and Ninth Circuits
United States District Court, Western District of Missouri
United States District Court, District of Kansas
United States District Court, Northern, Eastern, Central, and Southern Districts of California

Notable Trial and Appellate Matters

Changzhou Kaifeng Rubber Products Co. v. MindsInSync, Inc., et al., (2:22-cv-04729-SPG-KS, United States District Court, C.D. California, Nov. 17, 2022), order granting summary dismissal of $2.4M lawsuit brought by Chinese state-owned manufacturing company.
Summit Natural Gas of Missouri, Inc. v. Chuck Pennel, in his official capacity as Assessor for Taney County, et al., Case No. 14AF-CC00175, (46th Judicial Circuit, Taney County, Missouri), lead trial attorney in successful tax refund bench trial for energy client.
State of Missouri v. Bell, Jackson County, Missouri Case No. 1716-CR03285-01, (16th Judicial Circuit, Jackson County, Missouri), lead trial attorney in robbery jury trial.
Goldblatt v. Ocwen Financial Corp., 733 Fed.Appx. 863 (8th Cir. 2018), appeal summarily affirming order dismissing suit filed by serial plaintiff.
Green v. Federal National Mortgage Assoc. et al., No. 01-18-00258-CV 733 Fed.Appx. 863 (Court of Appeals for the First District of Texas 2018), appeal summarily affirming order granting summary judgment.
CIT Bank, N.A. v. Lasa et al., 16-CA-000929 (20th Judicial Circuit, Lee County, Florida), lead trial attorney in successful bench trial overcoming unique non-borrower spouse affirmative defenses.
Lacey v. Ocwen Loan Servicing, LLC, 2016-CV-000026-W (District Court, Cowley County, Kansas), order granting summary judgment motion against counterclaims based on res judicata.
Deutsche Bank National Trust Company v. Mobley, 212 So.3d 511 (Fla. 3d DCA 2017), reversal of trial court order erroneously dismissing action for lack of standing.
Deutsche Bank National Trust Company v. Kummer, 195 So.3d 1173 (Fla. 2d DCA 2016), reversal of trial court order dismissing action where trial court improperly considered credibility of witnesses or weighed evidence in ruling on motion for involuntary dismissal.
Deutsche Bank National Trust Company v. Avila-Gonzalez, 164 So.3d 90 (Fla. 3d DCA 2015), reversal of trial court order dismissing action with prejudice and cancelling the underlying mortgage and note.
Lacey v. Ocwen Loan Servicing, LLC, 2015 WL 5568368 (D. Kan. Sept. 22, 2015), order granting summary judgment motion against claims for violations of the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act, breach of contract, and intentional infliction of emotional distress.
U.S. Bank, N.A. v. Tomlinson, 333 P.3d 204 (Kan. Ct. App. 2014), review denied (Aug. 20, 2015), affirming entry of trial court’s judgment and finding in favor of U.S. Bank on all appellate issues.
Deutsche Bank National Trust Company v. Easum, 324 P.3d 1153 (Kan. Ct. App. 2014), review denied (Apr. 29, 2015), cert. denied sub nom. Chon S. Un v. Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, 136 S. Ct. 131, 193 L. Ed. 2d 100 (2015), affirming trial court order denying third parties’ motion to set aside judgment and motion to intervene in contested foreclosure action.
Moore v. U.S. Bank, N.A., 1D14-1092 (Fla. 1st DCA, May 14, 2014), denial of petition for a writ of certiorari relating to appeal from trial setting order.
Osfar v. Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, 2D13-4763 (Fla. 2d DCA, Oct. 13, 2014), affirming denial of attorneys’ fees based on lack of prevailing party status.
DeLuca v. State Fish Co., Inc., 2014 WL 2532450 (Cal. Ct. App. June 5, 2014), affirming and modifying judgment to include damages from the date of the verdict to the date of the judgment following favorable judgment in commercial real estate dispute.
Artemis Holding, LLC v. Ashley et al. (1:09-ap-01270-GM, United States Bankruptcy Court, C.D. California, Jan. 27, 2012), second-chaired federal bankruptcy adversary bench trial resulting in favorable judgment in real estate contract dispute.
Burch v. Premier Homes, LLC (2011) 199 Cal.App.4th 730, affirming trial court’s denial of motion to compel arbitration in construction defect matter.
Jiang v. Yucheng Technologies Limited et al. (07-CV-0514-H-BLM, United States District Court, S.D. California, July 20, 2007), order granting motion to dismiss for lack of personal and subject matter jurisdiction in breach of international technology consulting services contract dispute.

Notable Corporate Matters

General counsel services for mobile IV hydration, health, and wellness company.
General counsel services for cannabis manufacturing company.
Advise Kansas professional services company during acquisition by Texas entity.
Advise Missouri insurance services company during acquisition by Texas entity.
Advise cannabis clients about formation, operation, compliance, and regulation.
Advise MoKan accessibility contractor about employment and regulatory compliance matters.
Advise pharmaceutical consulting firm on compliance matters and nationwide operations expansion.

Video Description

Meet Jonathon Nicol, a skillful and accomplished business attorney based in Kansas City and Los Angeles. In this video Jonathon talks about his background and diverse experience as a business attorney.