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Nikolaus Alexander Baikow

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  • Allentown, PA
  • Licensed for 8 years
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About Nikolaus

I am an attorney providing representation in family law and consumer law issues, including the following: divorce, child custody, support, family law, wills, estates, bankruptcy and business matters.  My experience in these areas is extensive, having worked on hundreds of cases, and I have worked primarily in the Lehigh County area throughout my career.  What can you expect with me as your legal representative?

  • Fair fees, prompt attention to your legal matter,
  • diligence,
  • experience and commitment to solving your legal issues;
  • Aggressive but intelligent in court representation.

My goal is to provide individual, client focused representation that addresses the needs and concerns of the client while providing legal guidance at the same time. I represent individuals and contributes the maximum amount of time needed to ensure that the proper results are met. I have experience representing clients through his own practice and for law firms, and have extensive trial experience. 

While in law school, he participated in Mock Trial and earned the CALI award for achievement in Constitutional Law: First Amendment. During law school, he worked for a law firm specializing in commercial litigation and family law. He completed his undergraduate degree at Pennsylvania State University where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science with distinction and was a member of Phi Beta Kappa honor society, as well as an avid college football fan.

Practice areas

  1. Child custody: 25%

    Client centered representation, committed to getting you your desired outcome in a child custody dispute.

    10 years

  2. Divorce and separation: 25%

    Extensive in-court experience representing Clients in divorce matters in Pennsylvania.

    10 years

  3. Family: 25%

    Represent clients in a variety of family law issues, including divorce, custody, spousal and/or child support, and adoption.

    10 years

  4. Estate planning: 20%

    Estate representation focused on drafting wills and trusts for your needs.

    10 years

  5. Domestic violence: 3%

  6. Litigation: 2%

Languages spoken

English

Contact

455 Hamilton St
Allentown, PA, 18106

      Resume

      License
      StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
      PAActive201301/10/2022
      We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
      Avvo Contributions
      Legal answers69
      Legal guides5
      Awards
      Award nameGrantorDate Granted
      Client Champion - SilverMartindale-Hubbell®2018
      Client RatingMartindale-Hubbell2015
      CALI Award for Excellence--Constitutional Law: First AmendmentUniversity of Pittsburgh2013
      Phi Beta Kappa member based on academic achievementPhi Beta Kappa Honor Society2010
      work experience
      TitleCompany nameDuration
      Family Law AttorneyBaikow Legal2014 - Present
      Divorce Review OfficerLehigh County Court of Common Pleas2015 - 2016
      Public DefenderLehigh County Courts2015 - 2017
      associations
      Association namePosition nameDuration
      Northampton County Bar AssociationMember2016 - Present
      United States District Court for the Eastern District of PennsylvaniaMember2015 - Present
      United States Court of Appeals for the Third CircuitMember2015 - Present
      Pennsylvania Association of Criminal Defense Lawyersmember2015 - Present
      Lehigh County Bar Association, CLE DivisionBoard Member2015 - Present
      Lehigh County Bar AssociationMember Attorney2014 - Present
      Pennsylvania Bar AssociationMember2013 - Present
      education
      School nameDegreeGraduated
      University of Pittsburgh School of LawJ.D.2013
      Pennsylvania State UniversityB.A.2010
      legal cases
      Case nameOutcome
      Km v JMDivorce granted, primary custody granted
      M v. JPrimary custody for client
      K v. KClaim withdrawn against Client; case dismissed

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      Lawyer Thomas J Rollins

      Thomas Rollins, Family Attorney on May 9, 2017
      Relationship: Friend

      I had the pleasure of attending the University of Pittsburgh with Nik. Nik is a well rounded individual and a passionate attorney. Nik takes his clients matters seriously and works hard to resolve problems.

      Lawyer Rebecca Lee Canterbury

      Rebecca Canterbury, Divorce and separation Attorney on Jan 29, 2017
      Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

      I endorse this lawyer. He is well-regarded in the legal community.

      Lawyer Thomas J Rollins

      Thomas Rollins, Family Attorney on May 9, 2017
      Relationship: Friend

      I had the pleasure of attending the University of Pittsburgh with Nik. Nik is a well rounded individual and a passionate attorney. Nik takes his clients matters seriously and works hard to resolve problems.

      Lawyer Rebecca Lee Canterbury

      Rebecca Canterbury, Divorce and separation Attorney on Jan 29, 2017
      Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

      I endorse this lawyer. He is well-regarded in the legal community.

      Lawyer Michael Alan Bernstein

      Michael Bernstein, Family Attorney on Oct 9, 2015
      Relationship: Other

      I endorse Mr. Baikow who is a lawyer who cares about his clients with honesty and passion. I would recommend him to anyone for divorce and other family law matters.

      Lawyer Christopher M. Glinski

      Christopher Glinski, Criminal defense Attorney on Oct 5, 2015
      Relationship: Other

      I endorse this lawyer.

      Lawyer Timothy Jeffrey Leonard

      Timothy Leonard, Family Attorney on Apr 23, 2015
      Relationship: Friend

      Nik is a highly intelligent and competent attorney. If you're looking for someone who will work tirelessly on your case and care about your legal needs you have found the right lawyer. You will be extremely happy with his representation.

      Lawyer Rachel Rebecca Stevens

      Rachel Stevens, Family Attorney on Mar 17, 2015
      Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

      I endorse this lawyer. Nik is a lawyer who cares about his clients and speaks passionately and intelligently about the law. I would not hesitate to refer anyone to him for family law matters.

      Lawyer Todd Adam Spivak

      Todd Spivak, Family Attorney on Feb 15, 2015
      Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

      I endorse Attorney Baikow as a compassionate advocate in all family law matters, including: divorce, custody, support, and PFA.

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