Education

J.D., Southern Illinois University School of Law

BSBA University of Missouri

People

Nicholas J. Childress

Counsel

Nicholas joined Sandberg Phoenix in 2026 as a member of the Health Law Practice Group. His practice currently focuses on civil rights litigation, correctional medicine, and medical malpractice.  He also has extensive experience handling premises liability, transportation, construction, and general liability matters.

Nicholas has worked for multiple civil defense firms in the St. Louis area. He has assisted clients at every phase of litigation, from pre-suit through trial and appeal. He has represented individuals, medical professionals, and companies in civil litigation in both Missouri and Illinois.

Licensures and Admissions

Missouri

Illinois

Federal District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri

Federal District Court for the Western District of Missouri

Federal District Court for the Southern District of Illinois

Federal District Court for the Central District of Illinois

Federal District Court for the Northern District of Illinois