Andrew C. Nickel
Special Counsel
Andrew Nickel centers his practice on health care litigation, medical negligence, and professional liability. He frequently represents hospitals, physicians, mental health professionals, and other healthcare providers on strategic legal issues regarding complex litigation, risk management, and regulatory compliance.
While earning his degree at the University of Colorado Law School, Andrew was a Judicial Intern for the Honorable Judge Neil Gorsuch at the United States Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit.

Bar Admissions
- Colorado, 2012
- U.S. District Court, District of Colorado
Location
Denver Office
1001 17th Street
Suite 300
Denver, CO 80202
Education
JD: University of Colorado Law School, 2012
BS: Colorado State University, 2005, Political Science
Contact
nickela@hallevans.com
Professional Associations
- Colorado Bar Association
- Douglas/Elbert Bar Association
- Colorado Catholic Lawyers Guild
- American Health Lawyers Association
- Metro Denver Interdisciplinary Committee
Business & Community Service
- Colorado State University College of Liberal Arts Development Council, Board Member, 2016-present
- Colorado Bar Association High School Mock Trial Program, Volunteer Judge, 2012-present
- Dominican Home Health Agency, Board Member, 2017-present
Other Activities
- In his free time, Andy enjoys spending time with his lovely wife enjoying the Colorado outdoors.
Articles // Publications // Presentations // Webinars
- Presenter, “Legal and Ethical Considerations for Mental Health Practitioners Dealing with Parenting Time Resistance/Refusal,” Colorado Association of Family and Conciliatory Courts Annual Conference, October 2019
- Co-Author, “The Lord of The Flies: Mental Health Care for Children Without Parental Permission,” Colorado Chapter of the Association of Family and Conciliation Courts Newsletter, Fall 2019
Blog Posts About Andrew
- Ariana Busby and Andrew Nickel Presenting Webinar on DORA Grievances
- CMS Announces Second Round of Sweeping Regulatory Changes In Response To COVID-19 Pandemic
- Court Strikes Down Challenge to CMS’s Arbitration Agreement Rule
- Providing Teletherapy During COVID-19 Pandemic
- Mental Health Care for Children Without Parental Permission
- Seven Named Special Counsel
- Four Attorneys Join Healthcare/Medical Malpractice Group