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Robert Nicholson


Bob is a dedicated business attorney with a passion for commercial transactions, asset acquisitions and sales, bankruptcy litigation, and loan transactions. He has extensive experience representing individuals and businesses in complex financial matters and appellate law, having successfully prosecuted and defended appeals in both state and federal courts.

Bob earned his J.D. cum laude from Texas Tech University School of Law and holds two advanced law degrees: an LL.M. in Banking Law from Boston University School of Law and a Master of Law in Taxation from Georgetown University Law Center, where he graduated with distinction.

He is admitted to practice in Indiana, the U.S. District Courts for the Northern and Southern Districts of Indiana, and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 7th Circuit.

Bob’s legal expertise spans multiple disciplines, allowing him to provide strategic guidance in high-stakes business transactions and appellate litigation.

He takes a business-focused and results-driven approach, offering practical, solution-oriented legal counsel to clients navigating complex commercial and financial matters.

Currently, Bob is an active member of the Allen County, Indiana State, and American Bar Associations. He has also contributed to pro bono work, serving on the Board of Directors for the Fort Wayne Center for Learning.

With decades of experience in business and appellate law, Bob remains committed to helping clients structure successful transactions, resolve financial disputes, and navigate complex legal challenges with confidence.

Areas of Practice
  • Asset Acquisition and Sales
  • Bankruptcy Litigation
  • Loan Transactions
Litigation Percentage
  • Bob devotes 15 percent of his practice to litigation.
Bar Admissions
  • Indiana, 1986
  • U.S. District Court Northern District of Indiana
  • U.S. District Court Southern District of Indiana
  • U.S. Court of Appeals 7th Circuit
Education
  • Boston University School of Law, Boston, Massachusetts
    • LL.M.
    • Major: Banking law
  • Georgetown University Law Center, Washington, District of Columbia
    • Master of Law
    • Honors: With Distinction
    • Major: Taxation
  • Texas Tech University School of Law, Lubbock, Texas
    • J.D. cum laude
  • Baylor University
    • B.A.
    • Major: Latin
Professional Associations and Memberships
  • Allen County, Indiana State and American Bar Associations.
Pro Bono Activities
  • Fort Wayne Center for Learning, former Board of Directors.