Hughston Nichols

Hughston Nichols

Construction Lawyer
  • Construction Law, Personal Injury, Employment Law
  • Alabama
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Biography

S. Hughston Nichols is Vice President of Preconstruction with a proven track record in leading cross-functional teams across business development, estimating, and legal contract functions. Adept at driving preconstruction strategy, optimizing proposal processes, negotiating complex contracts, and delivering corporate legal guidance. Recognized for aligning client goals with company capabilities to ensure project success from concept through contract. Strong leadership in team development, risk management, and stakeholder communication.

Practice Areas
Construction Law
Construction Contracts, Construction Defects, Construction Liens, Construction Litigation
Personal Injury
Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
Employment Law
Employment Contracts, Employment Discrimination, Wrongful Termination
Additional Practice Areas
  • Catastrophic Injury
  • Automobile, Motorcycle and Truck Accidents
  • Premises Liability
  • Wrongful Death
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Alabama
Alabama State Bar Association
ID Number: 6731-V82N
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U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Alabama
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U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Alabama
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U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Alabama
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Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
Professional Experience
Vice President Preconstruction, In-House Counsel
Morris-Shea Bridge Company, LLC
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Partner
Hare, Wynn, Newell & Newton, LLP
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Education
University of Alabama School of Law
J.D. (2006) | Law
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University of Alabama - Tuscaloosa
B.S. (2003) | Business Management
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Activities: JASONS and Phi Gamma Delta
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Awards
Top Flight Attorney
B-Metro
Selected to Rising Stars
Alabama Super Lawyers
Selected to Rising Stars
Alabama Super Lawyers
Best Attorney in Birmingham
Birmingham Magazine
Rising Star of Law
Birmingham Business Journal
Selected to Rising Stars
Alabama Super Lawyers
Selected to Rising Stars
Alabama Super Lawyers
Selected to Rising Stars
Alabama Super Lawyers
Professional Associations
Alabama State Bar  # 6731V82N
Member
Current
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Alabama Association for Justice
Member
Current
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American Association for Justice
Member
Current
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Websites & Blogs
Website
S. Hughston Nichols
Contact & Map
Hare, Wynn, Newell & Newton, LLP
2025 3rd Avenue North
Suite 800
Birmingham, AL 35203
US
Toll-Free: (855) 226-3062
Telephone: (205) 328-5330
200 West Vine Street
Suite 700
Lexington, KY 40507
US