Joseph G. Joey Nichols

Corporate Law

5.0 (1 reviews)

Little Rock, Arkansas

26+ years experience

Friday Eldredge & Clark LLP

Updated: Jan 03, 2026

Contact Information

501-370-1497

https://fridayfirm.com/en/attorney/jmckay/

400 West Capitol Avenue, Suite 2000, Little Rock, AR 72201-3493

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Bio

Joseph G. Nichols is a partner in the firm’s Mergers & Acquisitions Practice Group. His practice includes a number of different areas including assisting large and small business and individuals with business, tax and real estate related matters. His work has included representing companies in connection with business sales, mergers, reorganizations, liquidations and tax deferred like kind exchanges. He has also assisted clients with the formation of new business entities and the raising of equity capital through securities private placement offerings, and related state and federal securities filings. Joey has handled transactions in a variety of industries including automotive, broadcasting, retail, manufacturing, real estate, construction, technology and health care industries.Joey also represents a number of restaurants and handles all alcoholic beverage licensing and compliance issues for these clients. Joey has been recognized by The Best Lawyers in America for his work in mergers and acquisitions law, securities / capital markets law and tax law. Joseph G. Nichols is a partner in the firm’s Mergers & Acquisitions Practice Group. His practice includes a number of different areas including assisting large and small business and individuals with business, tax and real estate related matters. His work has included representing companies in connection with business sales, mergers, reorganizations, liquidations and tax deferred like kind exchanges. He has also assisted clients with the formation of new business entities and the raising of equity capital through securities private placement offerings, and related state and federal securities filings. Joey has handled transactions in a variety of industries including automotive, broadcasting, retail, manufacturing, real estate, construction, technology and health care industries.Joey also represents a number of restaurants and handles all alcoholic beverage licensing and compliance issues for these clients. Joey has been recognized by The Best Lawyers in America for his work in mergers and acquisitions law, securities / capital markets law and tax law.

Practice Areas

Corporate Law

Awards & Recognition

Lawyer of the Year: Corporate Law, Little Rock (2023)
Recognized: Corporate Law
Recognized: Mergers and Acquisitions Law
Recognized: Real Estate Law
Recognized: Securities / Capital Markets Law
Recognized: Tax Law
Recognized: Venture Capital Law

Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2018

Education

University of Arkansas at Little Rock, J.D., graduated 1999

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Reviews

Daniel Morris

2 weeks ago

Expert Guidance Through a Complex Business Acquisition

Our company was navigating the purchase of a smaller competitor, a process that felt overwhelming. Joseph Nichols and his team at Friday Eldredge & Clark were indispensable. With his deep background in mergers and acquisitions, honed over 26 years in Little Rock, he provided clear, strategic advice that went beyond just the legal paperwork. He understood our business goals and the local market intricacies. His guidance on structuring the deal and navigating due diligence was exceptional, and his calm professionalism kept the process on track even when unexpected issues arose. It’s no surprise he’s recognized as a leader in corporate law. The transaction closed smoothly, positioning us perfectly for future growth. We couldn’t have asked for a better partner.