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Nicolas "Nick" Haigler, Workers Comp Attorney in Columbia, South Carolina

Columbia, SC

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Nicolas "Nick" Haigler is an attorney based in Columbia, SOUTH CAROLINA. The practice focuses on Workers Comp.

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Columbia, SOUTH CAROLINA
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attorney
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Workers Comp
  • Handles Workers Comp matters from Columbia, SOUTH CAROLINA.
  • Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Workers' Compensation Law - Employers (2026).

About Nicolas "Nick" Haigler: Nicolas "Nick" Haigler is an attorney based in Columbia, SOUTH CAROLINA. The practice focuses on Workers Comp.

Areas of practice

Practice areas handled by Nicolas "Nick" Haigler

Nicolas concentrates on workers comp. Each area below outlines the kind of case Nicolas handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

Workers Comp cases in Columbia, South Carolina

Nicolas takes workers comp matters in Columbia, South Carolina. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Nicolas agrees to represent you.

Biography

About Nicolas "Nick" Haigler — Attorney of South Carolina workers comp experience

Nicolas "Nick" Haigler is an attorney based in Columbia, SOUTH CAROLINA. The practice focuses on Workers Comp.

Nick is a litigator focusing his practice in workers’ compensation defense. He has experience representing businesses, insurance companies, captives, third-party administrators and self-insured employers before the Workers’ Compensation Commission, the South Carolina Court of Appeals and the Supreme Court of South Carolina. Nick serves on the planning committee for the Annual Medical Conference of the South Carolina Workers’ Compensation Educational Association, and places an emphasis on community service, currently serving on the Board for Kids’ Chance of South Carolina and Friends of Epworth Children’s Home.

EDUCATION

  • Mississippi College School of Law, J.D., 2007
  • Presbyterian College, B.S., 2002

ADMISSIONS

  • South Carolina Bar

ASSOCIATIONS

  • Richland County Bar Association
  • National Workers' Compensation Defense Network
  • South Carolina Bar Young Lawyers Division
  • South Carolina Bar Workers' Compensation Section
  • South Carolina Workers' Compensation Education Association
  • South Carolina Defense Trial Attorneys' Association
  • Federation of Defense and Corporate Counsel

PUBLICATIONS

  • Presenter, “50 States in 50 Minutes, A Survey of Hot Issues in the U.S.,” National Workers’ Compensation Defense Network Conference (October 2017)
  • Presenter, “Benefits Provided by the Workers’ Compensation System,” Workers’ Compensation Academy, South Carolina Workers’ Compensation Education Association Conference (October 2017)
  • Presenter, South Carolina Workers’ Compensation Education Association One-Day Seminar (December 2016)
  • Presenter, South Carolina Workers’ Compensation Educational Association One-Day Seminar (May 2015)
  • Moderator/Presenter, South Carolina Workers’ Compensation Educational Association Medical Conference (February 2013)
  • Presenter, Complex Workers’ Compensation Seminar (December 2012)
  • Presenter, Archway Risk Control Workshop, Charleston (May 2011 and May 2012)
  • National Business Institute

AWARDS

  • Best Lawyers in America, Workers’ Compensation Law (2019-2020)
  • South Carolina Super Lawyer Rising Star, Workers’ Compensation (2018)
  • The State Newspaper‘s 20 under 40 (2018)
  • South Carolina Lawyers Weekly Leadership in Law Honoree (2018)
  • Leadership Columbia Glenn Jacobus Award (2010)
  • South Carolina Bar Pro Bono Program Honor Roll (2010)

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

  • 20 Years Service Project: Supporting Families Helping Families
  • Carolina Carillon Christmas Parade, Board of Directors (2009-2011)
  • Columbia Chamber of Commerce, Board of Directors (2014-2015)
  • Friends of Epworth Children’s Home, Board of Directors (2016-present)
  • Kids’ Chance of South Carolina, Board of Directors (2012-present)
  • Leadership Columbia, Chair, Board of Directors (2014-2015), Class of 2010
  • South Carolina Chamber of Commerce
  • Union United Methodist Church, Chairperson, Staff-Parish Relations Committee (2011-2014)

How Nicolas handles workers comp matters

Nick is a litigator focusing his practice in workers’ compensation defense. He has experience representing businesses, insurance companies, captives, third-party administrators and self-insured employers before the Workers’ Compensation Commission, the South Carolina Court of Appeals and the Supreme Court of South Carolina. Nick serves on the planning committee for the Annual Medical Conference…

The kind of cases Nicolas takes

Nicolas reviews new inquiries case-by-case for workers comp matters in Columbia and the surrounding South Carolina area.

Credentials

Nicolas "Nick" Haigler's legal education and bar admissions

  • Mississippi College

    J.D. · 2007

Nicolas studied at J.D. in Mississippi College.

Law school and academic background

Nicolas completed J.D. in Mississippi College. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Nicolas runs in South Carolina is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Recognition

Awards, publications, and recognition of Nicolas "Nick" Haigler

Nicolas has received 1 formal recognition from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.

  • Best Lawyers in America — Workers' Compensation Law - Employers

    2026

Legal awards and honors

Best Lawyers in America — Workers' Compensation Law - Employers (2026).

Locations

Nicolas "Nick" Haigler's office in Columbia

Nicolas's primary office is at 2151 Pickens Street, Suite 500, Columbia, South Carolina, 11449. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

2151 Pickens Street, Suite 500

Columbia, South Carolina 11449

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Hiring guide

How to hire Nicolas "Nick" Haigler — what to expect in your first consultation

Working with a new workers comp attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Nicolas usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Consultation formats and pricing

Nicolas charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Nicolas's office.

What to bring to your first meeting

Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Nicolas will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a workers comp attorney in Columbia, South Carolina

A short list to run through before you commit: How many workers comp matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?

Fees & payment

Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Nicolas

Nicolas discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in workers comp practice — ask which fits.

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every workers comp matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Nicolas confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

Nicolas's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many workers comp practices work with clients on structured schedules.

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Nicolas "Nick" Haigler

  • How much does it cost to hire Nicolas for a workers comp case?

    Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Nicolas walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

  • Does Nicolas offer a free consultation?

    Nicolas charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Nicolas's office. Some workers comp attorneys offer free consults — check Nicolas's current terms during booking.

  • How long do workers comp cases in South Carolina typically take?

    Simple workers comp matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Nicolas gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

  • Can Nicolas take my case if I'm outside Columbia?

    Nicolas is licensed in South Carolina. Matters governed by South Carolina law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Nicolas will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.

  • What should I bring to my first meeting with Nicolas?

    Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Nicolas will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

  • Is Nicolas accepting new workers comp clients right now?

    Nicolas's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

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