Reviews

I have known Sarah for two years. During that time I have met a few of her clients, and they RAVE about her representation, skills and passion. As a colleague, Sarah is generous with her expertise, funny, warm and smart.

If you're looking for a strategic and thoughtful partner in advocating for your rights - not just in handling the legalese, but navigating the highs & lows of the litigation process itself - look no further than Sarah Nichols. Sarah brings unparalleled, sharp legal expertise to the table with a creative and collaborative mindset that unlocks friction throughout what can be a lengthy and arduous legal process. Sarah's ability to keep the big picture in mind allowed our team to focus on priorities and necessary legal milestones despite the myriad of disruptions from opposing counsel over the course of 2 years. Sarah also navigated new COVID regs & ever-changing policies with ease; her being digitally savvy was a leg up in our process. As a fellow mother, Sarah also knew when to simply support me as a person having just experienced workplace discrimination and retaliation. I always felt heard, empowered and included as part of the process; never talked down to. She was a true partner and confidant, forever influencing (for the better) my personal path ahead. The words 'thank you' simply do not capture the amount of gratitude I have for Sarah and her team. They will be forever written in my story of life as critical influencers for the good ahead.

I worked for one of the largest tech firms in Silicon Valley and was subjected to discrimination. Luckily I knew Sarah from my network, and she advocated for me through a 6 month process that ended with a favorable settlement for myself. Although I have no direct comparison, it is difficult to imagine a better lawyer to have on your side. Most importantly, at every step and decision, Sarah was clearly advocating and recommending the best outcome for myself, not trying to maximize or speed her gain. This included her supporting me “walking away” from a significant offer, despite months of work from herself. Unfortunately, the discrimination continued, but fortunately I had Sarah as a continued advocate. She provided immediate guidance, responded within minutes to incidents, and ultimately secured a substantial offer with every detail negotiated for my benefit. Apparently Sarah took vacation during my discrimination ordeal, but I would never have know given her responsiveness. Sarah is not only extremely competent and hard working; she is selfless and displays tremendous empathy. I can not imagine a better legal experience during employment torment.

I can’t thank Sarah enough for the outcome she negotiated for me against my former employer, a very large Silicon Valley tech firm, for pregnancy discrimination and retaliation. Her knowledge of the way that big tech firms (and their law firms) work put us in an incredibly strong position for negotiation. I’d recommend her to anyone in need of an advocate in this area.

Sarah Nichols and her associates did an amazing job helping me reach a settlement with my former employer. They were always helpful and very responsive while helping me reach a settlement that exceeded my expectations. Any time I had question, someone was quick to respond and it was great to feel like a team was working diligently to represent my interests.

After a 20+ year, highly successful relationship with my employer, I went through a series of health based crises - of my own and within my family - during which I was summarily fired in 2019. Sarah and the team steadily, expertly and intelligently outflanked my former employers' maneuvers and won out a fair settlement. But also, Sarah's empathetic disposition helped keep me on an even mental keel while I was tasked with simultaneously trying to heal myself, my family members, fight out battles with medical insurers and providers and flat out stabilize my life in an age and disability-hostile work world. My highest praise goes to the whole of the Nichols Law firm, they are an amazing team whose values and behaviors mesh seamlesslessly to instill confidence and calm; while delivering success.

I contacted Sarah Nichols last year for help in negotiating a better separation agreement than what I had been presented with by my former employer. Unexpectedly losing a job is very difficult for anyone. Even more so, unexpectedly losing a job that you seemed to have done quite well, on behalf of your employer and colleagues is almost mind-blowing, despite it being perfect legal in an “at-will” state. Before Sarah, I didn't believe I had the courage to stand up for myself and fight for what was right and fair, even though I do this almost every day in my profession on behalf of my colleagues. However, during our first few conversations, Sarah listened to my complicated situation in great detail, and quickly helped me to understand that my particular circumstances merited some action on my part, to help restore my peace of mind. During our work together, Sarah was empathetic, kind, savvy, funny, and brought a "bull-dog" mentality to the table when needed. Her team is just as outstanding as she is, and they provided superlative legal support during a long-drawn out and stressful process. They genuinely care for their clients and do an incredible job at delivering results. I am in a better place professionally, and personally today than I was a year ago, and I am deeply grateful to Sarah, Brooke, and her other colleagues.

During this outbreak, we (like everyone else) are trying to understand what we can and can't do to keep our business running, while being fair (and within the law) with employees. Sarah was able to give me quick and insightful advice that helped us make some of these difficult decisions.

I engaged Sarah at Nichols Law for an employment dispute. I found her expertise invaluable, in effectively resolving my situation. She was always extremely responsive, thorough and professional. I would not hesitate to recommend her services.

For an urgent matter, Sarah responded quickly, listened carefully, and was able to provide sensible recommendations that I could understand. Based on her years of experience, Sarah proposed an non confrontational strategy which immediately resolved the matter.

I had a conversation with Ms. Nichols regarding a friend whose ex-employer was mistreating him. I was very impressed by her breadth of knowledge as well as her compassion. She’s not only a wonderful attorney but she’s a great listener, qualities that reassured my friend. After talking to her, he was the most relieved I’d seen him since his legal issue began. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Ms. Nichols for employment matters.

If you find yourself in a situation you need a competent bull dog of a lawyer to fight and win for you, call Sarah And her team. Her legal skills combined with her ability to communicate effectively in all contexts (Introduction intake meeting through mediation and terms negotiation) is unparalleled. I can’t imagine another counsel that equals Sarah’s responsiveness (email, phone and text you name it!), ability to set and exceed expectations (prepared me for the processes and steps including what would happen), read the opposition, and ability to act and do what’s best for her client.