Carron Nicks

As a freelance writer, Carron has published hundreds of articles for consumer legal websites, law firms, and print. Carron covers a variety of legal topics including personal finance, bankruptcy, student loans, wills and trusts, personal injury, landlord-tenant issues, and business law. Carron also enjoys writing about the absurdities of the law and life as an attorney at her personal blog, Lex Ridiculum.

Expertise

Counseling,Bankruptcy,Student Loans,Collection Practices,Consumer Issues

Occupation

Freelance Writer
Attorney
Judge Clerk
College Instructor

Education

Tulane Law School: J.D.

Affiliations and Memberships

Order of the Coif Honor Society

Legal Expertise

Carron graduated in the top 3% of her law school class at Tulane Law School, a top-tier institution, where she was Articles Editor for the Law Review, a member of the Order of the Coif honor society, and a research assistant for a prominent constitutional law professor.

Impressive Clerking Experience

For the first two years out of law school, she had the honor and privilege to clerk for a judge on the Fifth US Circuit Court of Appeals and for the chief judge of the US Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Texas. She also has a Bachelor's degree in Psychology and a Master's degree in Counseling.

Legal Educator

Carron is a respected member of the bar who has developed and produced educational programs for her fellow attorneys and for the public on developments in bankruptcy, student loans, collection practices, and other consumer issues.

Money and Business

Carron has practiced law for over 25 years and focuses on representing individuals and small businesses. She's had extensive experience helping clients in financial distress to resolve their issues, get a fresh start, and build a firm financial footing for the future.

Debt and Bankruptcy Expert

Carron's worked with clients on mortgage issues, student loan problems, repossessions, creditor harassment, and debt settlement. She has represented individuals and small businesses in hundreds of Chapter 7, Chapter 13, and Chapter 11 bankruptcy cases.

Expertise in Consumer Issues

Carron also represents clients who have been the victims of unscrupulous merchants, deceptive trade practices, identity theft, unfair credit reporting, unfair debt collection practices, and other consumer issues.

College Instructor

Carron appreciates the value of education and loves transforming complex and esoteric legal concepts into an easily digested package for consumers and professionals alike. She has taught college courses in bankruptcy, creditor's rights, legal research and writing, and real estate law.