Jeffrey C. Nicholas

Jeffrey C. Nicholas is a Connecticut injury lawyer and founder and managing attorney who represents injured and disabled clients. Nicholas has advocated for clients since 1987 and focuses on personal injury, workers’ compensation, and Social Security disability cases. His practice helps people facing workplace injuries, serious accidents, and disabling conditions pursue benefits, compensation, and legal protection during difficult recovery periods.

Nicholas earned a B.A. from the University of Connecticut in 1983 and a J.D. from the University of Connecticut School of Law in 1987. He also studied at the American University in Cairo through CASA in 1982. His education supports his ability to analyze injury claims, disability issues, and workers’ compensation disputes with careful legal judgment and practical advocacy.

Nicholas has handled thousands of cases for clients dealing with accidents, workplace injuries, and disabilities. His experience includes securing significant settlements and verdicts for people recovering from life-changing injuries. He is admitted to the District of Columbia Bar and before the Federal District Court, the Second Circuit Court of Appeals, and the US Supreme Court, supporting his work across complex claims and appeals.

Jeffrey C. Nicholas has been recognized by Best Lawyers in America for Workers’ Compensation Law for claimants and by the Million Dollar Advocates Forum. He has also been recognized by the National Trial Lawyers Top 100 and Top 25 Workers’ Compensation Lawyers. His professional involvement includes the Connecticut Bar Association, Litchfield and Waterbury Bar Associations, Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association Board of Governors, and prior public service as a Selectman and First Selectman.

Law Office Affiliations

• Founder, The Nicholas Law Firm, LLC
• Member, Connecticut Bar Association
• Member, Litchfield Bar Association
• Member, Waterbury Bar Association
• Member of Board of Governors, Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association
• Member, District of Columbia Bar

Licensed State

• Connecticut
• District of Columbia

Education

• University of Connecticut School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Connecticut
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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