Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships) Corporate Law Tax Law
Thomas J. Nichols
Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2007 Awarded Practice Areas
Biography
Thomas J. Nichols is a shareholder at Meissner Tierney Fisher & Nichols S.C. in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Over the course of his 40-plus-year career, he has represented a great number of businesses in many different industries, as well as participated in the drafting and development of business and tax statutes and policy at both the state and federal levels.Thomas is well versed in both business entity law (e.g., corporations, LLCs and partnerships) and tax law (e.g., S corp, C corp, partnership and other income tax, self-employment tax, estate tax), as well as other issues involved in the structuring of business ventures. In addition to his law practice, Thomas also serves as President of the firm.
Overview
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- Marquette University, J.D. , graduated 1979
- Marquette University, BA, graduated 1976
- Wisconsin, State Bar of Wisconsin
- American Bar Association - Section of Taxation: Committee on S Corporations (1986 - Present), Chair (2008-2010)
- American Health Lawyers Association - Member
- American Institute of Certified Public Accountants - Member
- Journal of Passthrough Taxation (CCH) - Board of Directors
- Milwaukee Bar Association - Member
- S Corporation Association - Chairman, Board of Advisors
- State Bar of Wisconsin - Business Law Section, Director (2002 - 2009, 2011- Present); Partnerships Committee, Chairman (2011 - Present); Legislative Committee (1997 - 2002); Business Law Committee (1995 - 1996)
- The Group, Inc - Member
- Wisconsin Institute of Certified Public Accountants - Member
- Wisconsin Taxation Committee - (1983 to Present), Chairman (1989 - 1991)
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- Wisconsin, State Bar of Wisconsin
- American Bar Association - Section of Taxation: Committee on S Corporations (1986 - Present), Chair (2008-2010)
- American Health Lawyers Association - Member
- American Institute of Certified Public Accountants - Member
- Journal of Passthrough Taxation (CCH) - Board of Directors
- Milwaukee Bar Association - Member
- S Corporation Association - Chairman, Board of Advisors
- State Bar of Wisconsin - Business Law Section, Director (2002 - 2009, 2011- Present); Partnerships Committee, Chairman (2011 - Present); Legislative Committee (1997 - 2002); Business Law Committee (1995 - 1996)
- The Group, Inc - Member
- Wisconsin Institute of Certified Public Accountants - Member
- Wisconsin Taxation Committee - (1983 to Present), Chairman (1989 - 1991)
- Marquette University, J.D. , graduated 1979
- Marquette University, BA, graduated 1976
Client Testimonials
Awards & Focus
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
- Tax Law, Milwaukee (2021)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
- Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)
- Corporate Law
- Tax Law
Additional Areas of Practice:
- Mergers and Acquisitions Law
Awards:
- Elijah Watts Sells Award Winner
- American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
- Martindale Hubbell AV® Preeminent™ Peer Review Rated
- The Best Lawyers in America (1997 - 2020)
- Wisconsin Super Lawyers® (2009 - 2021)
News & Media
Insights
Attorney Tom Nichols Instrumental in New Legislation Lowering Wisconsin Pass-Through Business Taxes
Attorney Tom Nichols Instrumental in New Legislation Lowering Wisconsin Pass-Through Business Taxes
Thomas J.
Nichols
Going Into Business With a Partner
by Thomas J. Nichols
So you're thinking of going into business with somebody else? Maybe a friend or a family member. Or perhaps somebody who already is a business acquaintance. There are a couple things that you might want to consider as you think about going into a venture with a partner.
Additional Information
- Certified Public Accountant
1983
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