Name: Gordon T. Nicol
Age: Looking forward to the big “Five Oh” in a few months with an extended trip to Iceland — which is not really covered in ice — and Greenland, which is not really green.
Family: My partner of 16 years and a staff that is as close as family.
Pets: The world’s three best looking miniature poodles — Kelsey, Mimi & Snowball.
Education: Juris Doctor, University of Florida; Registered Nurse; licensed Nursing Home Administrator; Family Law Mediator; Real Estate Title Agent.
Admitted to the Bar: 1989
Employed by: self — Your Jacksonville Lawyer, P.A.
Field of practice: Bankruptcies, criminal defense, family law — dissolutions, child support, adoptions, estate planning, probate, foreclosure defense, personal injury — including nursing home abuse/neglect, and a really reduced — go figure — real estate practice.
Professional organizations: All the usual organizations for attorneys, nurses, and nursing home administrators.
Community involvement: Northeast Florida Aids Network, JBA “Ask-A-Lawyer” program.
How did you get involved?
It’s been more than five years since I was invited to apply and join the NFAN board.
How can someone else get involved?
Call me (main phone number is 384-4911) or e-mail me ([email protected]) and I will refer you on. NFAN is currently looking for attorneys with employment law experience.
What have you learned/achieved through the experience?
Learned: One, discrimination is still very real. Two, I have the most amazing and dedicated staff in the world. Achieved: After five years of litigation — including allegations of 100 violations of the Florida False Claims Act with penalties in excess of $1 million — finalizing the entire case with NFAN owing absolutely nothing!
What was the last book you read or are reading?
“The Joy of Self Employment” by Todd Mayo.