Courtney Nichol
About Courtney Nichol
Courtney Nichol is a lawyer based in Chicago, IL and has been recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America since 2022. Courtney Nichol is recognized in the following practice area:
- Chicago, Illinois
- Insurance Law
Current Firm: Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani LLP
Education: Wayne State University, J.D., graduated 2014
Location: Chicago, IL
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