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I help businesses and professionals effectively avoid and resolve legal disputes. Whether helping clients in litigation or working through a complex transaction, I provide practical advice in an effective and timely manner. My ultimate goal is to ensure that my clients are in a better position (economically and otherwise) at the end of the day, as compared to when they first met me. My practice emphasizes complex litigation that involves construction law, business law, real estate law, commercial litigation, insurance law, and surety law. Among others, I represents business owners, property owners, developers, contractors, design professionals, appraisers, material suppliers, insurers and sureties. In addition to handling numerous types of construction and commercial litigation (including lien claims, bond claims, contract disputes, design and defect claims, business tort claims and shareholder disputes), I also represent individuals and entities in various business and real estate matters. In addition to helping clients avoid and resolve disputes, I assist clients to negotiate and close commercial and real property transactions, help corporate clients to efficiently maintain and operate their businesses, and advise clients regarding various insurance matters. Specialties: Complex litigation, focusing on business, real estate, construction and professional malpractice disputes; contract and tort law; legal solutions for businesses; corporate and real estate transactions.

Geoff is an associate representing individuals and businesses in a wide variety of legal matters but focuses primarily on personal injury, premises liability, dangerous products, and medical malpractice.  Geoff is also a skilled negotiator and counsels businesses on matters involving mergers and acquisitions, entity formation, corporate governance, and regulatory compliance.  Since joining the firm in 2015, Geoff has played an integral role in the success of many of the firm's recent cases.  Geoff is the son of Craig Nichols.  He was born and raised in Portland and graduated from Jesuit High School before attending the University of Oregon for both his undergraduate and law school degrees.  Outside the office, Geoff enjoys skiing, golfing, and travelling.