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Lightfoot & Nichols Pro

4.9
8 reviews

Luverne, AL

General Civil Practice, Real Estate, Probate and 39 more

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About Lightfoot & Nichols

We fight hard to prevail in your legal matter!

Lightfoot & Nichols is a tenacious law firm committed to client success in Auto Accidents, Personal Injury and Real Estate Litigation cases. Based in Luverne, we are known as fierce litigators in the courts throughout all of South Alabama and Florida Panhandle. Our attorneys have the necessary persistence to help you prevail in your legal conflict. We have over 47 years of combined experience and we are determined to win.

At Lightfoot & Nichols we pride ourselves in treating each client as an individual, carefully planning for their particular needs and delivering effective legal services to achieve the best results possible. Over the years, we have built our reputation, not on fancy marketing schemes or catchy TV ads but rather from a long list of client referrals and faithful returning clients who seek personal legal services. Read our profiles to learn more about our qualifications.

 

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Family Law
Posted by anonymous
July 30, 2020
Hired Attorney John Levi Nichols

I had Mr. Levi Nichols for my divorce case. He was really great in court and I could not have asked to be represented better. It was a long process but he kept me well informed and was very prepared for all aspects of my case. I appreciate so much the time and effort he put into my case.

Wills and Probate
Posted by anonymous
July 13, 2017
Hired Attorney John Levi Nichols

My sister and I hired Levi in the fall to help with an estate case that began in 2001 with the death of our stepmother. I live in St. Petersburg, FL, my sister in Fort Lauderdale, and our Aunt, who proved to be a vital witness, lives in Birmingham. We all met in Levi's Luverne office in October to have our day in court. Levi did a fantastic job protecting our interests and winning a case that was contested by 5 other attorneys. Levi is an excellent communicator, and I'm proud to recommend him.

 
Mortgages
Posted by anonymous
June 22, 2017
Hired Law Firm

I recently made a purchase of a for sale by owner home and had this law firm do the closing. Everything was delivered in a timely manner with an open line of communication between both I and the lawyer. I was pleased with the response time as well as how swiftly and effortlessly the proceedings moved through closing. The lawyer explained everything in great detail and all of my questions were answered directly without hesitation.

 
Divorce
Posted by anonymous
June 22, 2017
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I used Mr. Nichols for a divorce settlement and for closing when I sold my home. During my divorce, he fought for me and my interests wholly, communicated clearly about how we should proceed, and always listened to my concerns. He was never short with me when I was hurting, treating me as if I were a friend. During the sale of my home he was always reachable, we closed on time and his price was very fair.. I will use him again and recommend anyone else to do so as well.

 
Real Estate
Posted by anonymous
June 22, 2017
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I would highly recommend Lightfoot & Nichols to anyone, especially small business owners. Levi presented my case with professionalism, and showed extensive knowledge in Real Estate Law.

Real Estate
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June 22, 2017
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Divorce
Posted by anonymous
June 22, 2017
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Professionalism at its best!!!!! I have nothing but the highest marks for this firm. They were extremely sensitive to my situation and provided successful solutions to all my needs.

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Areas of Law

  • Civil Practice 1
    • General Civil Practice
  • Real Estate 2
    • Real Estate Sales
    • Boundaries and Easements
  • Wills and Probate 1
    • Probate
  • Trusts and Estates 1
    • Trusts And Estates
  • Family Law 8
    • Domestic Relations
    • Child Custody
    • Child Support
    • Divorce
    • Marital Agreements
    • Premarital Agreements
    • Uncontested Divorce
    • Visitation Rights
  • Personal Injury 9
    • Slip and Fall
    • Automobile Accidents and Injuries
    • Trucking Accidents
    • Accidents
    • Head Injury
    • Motor Vehicle Accidents
    • Pedestrian Injuries
    • Spinal Injury
    • Wrongful Death
  • Business Law 2
    • Condominium Association Law
    • Homeowners Association Law
  • Litigation 1
    • Trial Practice
  • Legal Separation
  • Contracts 1
    • Real Estate Contracts
  • Construction Law 1
    • Construction
  • Property Law 1
    • Commercial Property Sales
  • Banking Law 1
    • Mortgages
  • Leases and Leasing 2
    • Landlord and Tenant Law
    • Evictions
  • Bankruptcy 1
    • Foreclosures
  • Eminent Domain
  • Zoning, Planning and Land Use 1
    • Zoning and Land Use
  • Other 3
    • Post Nuptial Agreements
    • Contractors and Subcontractors
    • Titles and Liens

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    Payment & Cost Features

    Free initial consultation
    Fixed hourly rates
    Fixed fees available

  • Firm History
    Year Established

    1983

  • Representative Clients

    Representative Clients: Alabama Power Co.; Brantley Gin Co.; Towns of Brantley and Dozier.

    REPRESENTATIVE CLIENTS: Crenshaw County Commission; The Town of Glenwood; The First National Bank of Dozier; The Town of Dozier; South Crenshaw County Water Authority; Turner's Funeral Home; The Town of Brantley; Alabama Power Company; Posey-Kilcrease, Inc.; Brantley Gin Company; Dr. J. Thomas Sanders; J. H. Finlayson; Luverne Health Clinic; The Housing Authority of the City of Luverne, Alabama; City Finance Co.; Crenshaw County Healthcare Authority; Walden Farms; Kennedy Forest Products; Kennedy Logging; J & R Lumber & Supply Co., Inc.
    APPROVED ATTORNEYS FOR: Lawyers Title Insurance Corp.; Alabama Electric Cooperative; Real Estate Financing, Inc.; BancBoston; Mortgage America, Inc.; SECOR Bank; Goldome Credit Corp.; Southtrust Mortgage Corp.; Regions Bank; South Trust Bank, N.A.; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Anchor Mortgage; New South Federal Savings Bank; Butler County Bank; First South Farm Credit; ACA; Troy Bank & Trust Company; Alabama Ag Credit, FLCA; Branch Banking & Trust Company; Residential Mortgage Corporation; Guaranty Trust Company; Community Bankers Mortgage Group, a division of Merchants & Planters Bank; Crescent Mortgage Company; HomUSA, Inc., d/b/a Foundation Financial Group; PrimeLending, a PlainsCapital Company; Aliant Bank; Quicken Loans, Inc.; RBC Bank (USA); Hometown Mortgage Services, Inc.; CCB Community Bank.
    REFERENCES: Brantley Bank and Trust, Brantley, Alabama; The First National Bank of Dozier, Dozier, Alabama; Butler County Bank, Greenville, Alabama; Alabama Ag Credit, Luverne, Alabama.

  • Additional Links

    http://www.lightfootnichols.com

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4.9
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Bricken BuildingP.O. Box 369Luverne, AL 36049U.S.A.

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Office Hours:
  • Monday 08:30 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Tuesday 08:30 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Wednesday 08:30 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Thursday 08:30 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Friday 08:30 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Saturday By appointment
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