Nicole was born and raised in Punta Gorda, Florida. She attended the Florida State University Honors College in Tallahassee, Florida, graduating cum laude with a Bachelor’s of Science in Biological Sciences and Psychology with a minor in Chemistry. Following graduation, she attended Florida State University’s College of Law where she earned her Juris Doctorate with academic honors. As a law student, Nicole was regularly on the dean’s list and served as an Article and Notes Editor for the Journal of Land Use and Environmental Law. She also received a Pro Bono Challenge Coin from Legal Services of North Florida for her outstanding pro bono commitment to the community. Nicole worked as a Summer Law Clerk at the Farr Law Firm and is happy to be back as an associate.

Nicole attributes her success to her strong work ethic and attention to detail. Additionally, her background in the sciences has helped her develop a distinct set of skills which will allow her to effectively address her clients’ needs. As a native of Charlotte County, Nicole has a unique understanding of the community’s legal issues and is excited to be working in her hometown.

Representative Experience

  • Representation of individuals in design of wealth transfer plans, probate avoidance and trusts benefiting family members
  • Representation of personal representatives and successor trustees in probate and trust administrations

Education

  • J.D., cum laude, Florida State University College of Law, 2020
  • B.S., cum laude, in Biological Science, Psychology, Chemistry, Florida State University, Honors College, 2016

Bar Admissions 

  • December 2, 2020

Honors & Accolades

  • Pro Bono Challenge Coin Recipient, Legal Services of North Florida, May 2020
  • Article & Notes Editor, Journal of Land Use & Environmental Law, May 2020

Memberships

  • Member, The Florida Bar
    • Member, Real Property, Probate, and Trust Law Section
  • Member, Charlotte County Bar Association
  • Member, Sarasota County Bar Association
  • Director, Sarasota County Bar Association – South County Division Board of Directors

Community Involvement

  • Advisory Board, Valerie’s House Charlotte County
  • Steering Committee Member, Leadership Charlotte
  • Graduate, Leadership Charlotte Class of 2022

Personal

In her free time, Nicole enjoys spending time with her husband, Nathan, and their cat, Coco. She enjoys reading and baking.