John Nichols joined Mackenzie Hughes in 2024 as a Partner in the Litigation Department. He concentrates his practice in commercial litigation, general litigation, and commercial/residential evictions. John has represented clients in federal appeals court, several federal districts, each appeals court in New York State, dozens of counties, and before state administrative boards. John brings a private/public interest versatility to the firm, having practiced over a decade with a prominent local law firm and more recently at Legal Services of Central New York.
In John’s free time he enjoys downhill skiing, live music, SU athletics, and chauffeuring his wife and kids on road trips. John serves as a board trustee of the Cayuga/Seneca Community Action Agency, Inc., and previously served as a board trustee and vice president of the Jowonio School.
Practice Areas
Professional and Community Activities
Current:
- Cayuga/Seneca Community Action Agency, Inc., Board Trustee (2011 to present).
- Onondaga County Bar Association, Member.
- New York State Bar Association, Member.
Prior:
- Jowonio School, Board Trustee (2015 to 2023).
Education
- Syracuse University College of Law, JD (2007)
- Middlebury College, BA (2003)
Admissions
- New York
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
- U.S. District Court for the Northern District of New York
- U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York
- U.S. District Court for the Western District of New York
News
Lox, Locks, & Landlords: Preparing for and Implementing Successful Evictions
Please join us on Tuesday, October 29, as we review basics, trends, and new laws affecting summary evictions. Light refreshments will be provided. 8:30 am to 9:30 am at the Mackenzie Hughes LLP office Presented by Neil J. Smith, Esq. & John M. Nichols, Esq. For those unable to attend, the breakfast will be recorded and […]
John Nichols Joins Mackenzie Hughes Law Firm as Partner
Mackenzie Hughes LLP recently welcomed attorney John Nichols as partner in the Litigation Department. Nichols brings a private/public interest versatility to the firm, having practiced for over a decade with a prominent local law firm and more recently at Legal Services of Central New York. He concentrates his practice on commercial litigation, general litigation and […]
Blog
NY’s Good Cause Eviction Law, the Bad, and the Ugly
This spring New York’s Legislature continued a 5-year trend of adding layers of protection for tenants. With 2019’s elongation of special proceedings, and 2023’s affirmative claim to compel repairs, 2024’s Executive Budget ushered in the era of Good Cause Eviction. Good cause means landlords cannot have no cause. The allowed causes are listed in the […]