Portland Defense Attorney Matthew Nichols Welcomes 2016 with New Law Partner

PORTLAND, Maine - Jan. 25, 2016 - PRLog -- Attorney Sarah Churchill has become a partner with Attorney Matthew Nichols to establish the law firm Nichols & Churchill, P.A. as of Jan. 1, 2016. Churchill comes into partnership after three years as an associate at Attorney Nichols’s prior firm, Nichols & Webb, P.A.

"Sarah is one of the most well-respected attorneys in our state. She's not only an outstanding criminal defense lawyer, but also a very accomplished civil litigator. Sarah is among the rare breed of attorneys possessing the skillset necessary to be considered a trial lawyer," says Attorney Nichols of his new new partner.

As an associate with the firm, Churchill made her mark advocating for clients in workplace discrimination, sexual harassment and personal injury cases. She continues to excel in representing these types of civil matters, providing clients with the highest level of comprehensive legal service.

Attorney Churchill is qualified to take on the full range of criminal case types that the firm handles, including drunk driving, arson, burglary, assault and homicide. Nichols and Churchill regularly collaborate on cases. Currently, the partners are co-defending a client charged with six counts of manslaughter stemming from an accidental fire in the client’s building.

"We represent people from every socioeconomic background, because the government accuses people from every socioeconomic background, and every race, religion and ethnicity," says Nichols on the firm's core mission. Attorney Churchill agrees, and adds "I look forward to our continued collaboration in that vital work. Clients and consumers in the communities we serve can expect the same top-notch legal work that we've been doing for years."

About Nichols & Churchill, P.A.

Attorney Matthew Nichols has been in private practice in Maine since 1988, when he began his career as a defense lawyer in Portland. For 28 years, Attorney Nichols has never wavered from his commitment to defend citizens who stand accused of serious crimes ranging from major felonies to misdemeanors. He has successfully defended thousands of clients accused of drunk driving, and is widely regarded as the state’s preeminent OUI attorney.

Attorney Sarah Churchill is an outstanding criminal defender and an exceptional civil litigator. As partner, she brings her unique set of legal skills to all areas of the practice. Known for her abilities as a true trial attorney, she utilizes her experience in courtroom storytelling to present or dispute the facts in favor of her clients.

Joanne Deering is the Legal Assistant and backbone of the law practice. She worked in the criminal division of the Cumberland County Courthouse for ten years, and brought her procedural knowldge to the firm in 2000. Deering readily communicates her abundant knowledge of court and BMV procedure to the firm’s clients. According to the partners, clients and court personnel, she is a Godsend and continues on as the foundation of the firm.

Visit Nichols & Churchill on the web at http://www.nicholschurchill.com.