Nicholas Medley

Nicholas Medley

5.0
Rating: 7.9

Licensed for 12 years

Elder law Lawyer at Pensacola, FL
Practice Areas: Elder Law, Estate Planning, Probate

Medley Law Firm, 222 W. Cervantes Street, Pensacola, FL

About Nicholas

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Elder Law 40%

Medicaid planning, special needs trusts, Alzheimer's and dementia planning, and other areas of the law unique to seniors and their families.

40%
Estate Planning 30%

Wills, trusts, powers of attorney and other estate planning issues for people of all ages, as well as special needs planning to protect the benefits of disabled individuals.

30%
Probate 30%

Probating estates when people pass away.

30%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Alabama for 10 years

State: Alabama

Acquired: 2015

Occupational License - Authorized to Practice

No misconduct found

Licensed in Florida for 12 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 2013

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Nicholas Medley

Medley Law Firm, 222 W. Cervantes Street, Pensacola, FL, 32501

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Nicholas Medley's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

12 Client Reviews

5 star (12)
4 star (0)
3 star (0)
2 star (0)
1 star (0)

Posted by Jill | August 27, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Wills, Living Wills and Health Care Surrogate needs

We were in need of updated Living Wills, Health Care Surrogates and Wills. Mr Medley was able to fit us in quickly. He and his team were professional and helpful. Mr Medley was able to answer all of our questions and complete the process quickly, taking a lot of stress off us. His rate was also reaso...nable. We would definitely use him again!

Posted by Laura | November 16, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Highly recommended

Mr. Medley was very helpful with the probate process after my father passed. He explained everything that he would do and what he didn't need to do, that had already been taken care of, and how much (flat fee) it would cost to have him take care of it. He answered questions at any time and the proce...ss was straightforward and simple. I appreciate his work and his professionalism.

Posted by anonymous | August 1, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Outstanding Resource

Easily the best attorney i have worked with. I needed an attorney to help guide me through the process after my mom passed away. Very knowledgeable; very personable; very thorough and cares for his clients. Absolutely wonderful and will be my "go to" person if needing a attorney again in the future....

Posted by Karla | March 21, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Wonderful attorney

Nicholas Medley helped my mom and I so much during a very difficult time. His intimate and professional knowledge of elder law helped me so much as we went through the process of getting my Mother approved for Medicaid. His expertise put me at ease with the whole process, from initial interview to fi...nal acceptance by Medicaid. I couldn't have done it without him.

Posted by John | October 21, 2015 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Very Professional and Helpful Elder Law Attorney

Mr. Medley was very helpful in assisting with my father's medicaid application. He was always easy to get a hold of, and walked us through the process in a very professional manner.

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Nicholas Medley's Lawyer Endorsements

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Emma Avila Pohlman

Estate planning lawyer | Jan 08

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Nicholas is an excellent lawyer who really cares about his client's estate planning needs. I had the opportunity of working with Nicholas in an estate planning matter. He is very professional and knowledgeable in the area of estate planning and probate. He takes great care in ensuring his client's assets are well protected. I look forward to working with him again."

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Kenneth Bush

Guardianship lawyer | Oct 06

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. I was referred to Mr. Medley for assistance with a guardianship for a case with a minor's settlement. He was responsive and knowledgeable, and he handled the manner professionally and expeditiously."

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Stephen Holman

Probate lawyer | Oct 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Wayne Stephenson

Probate lawyer | Oct 05

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Kristen Marks

Elder law lawyer | Mar 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Nick Medley for elder law & Medicaid planning. I've worked with Nick on several mutual matters and found him to be very professional, knowledgeable and caring."

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Experience

Rating:  7.9 (Very Good)

Honors

2014

Top Contributor Award, Avvo

2011

Book Award - Trial Practice, University of Florida Levin College of Law

Work Experience

2013 - Present

Owner, Medley Law Firm

2012 - 2013

Clerk, Quinnell Elder Law Firm

2011 - 2011

Clerk, McDonald, Fleming, Moorhead, Ferguson, Green, Smith, Blankenship, Heath & De Kozan, LLP

Associations

2015 - Present

Alabama State Bar

Member

2014 - Present

National Association of Elder Law Attorneys

Attorney Member

2014 - Present

Academy of Florida Elder Law Attorneys

Attorney Member

2013 - Present

Florida Bar

Attorney Member

2013 - Present

Florida Bar, Young Lawyers Division

Attorney Member

2013 - Present

Escambia/Santa Rosa Bar Association

Attorney Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Medicaid application for Maria H.

We were able to qualify Ms. H for Medicaid while still allowing her to pass down a large portion of her assets to her children, as per her final wishes.

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Education

2011

University of Florida, Fredric G. Levin College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2008

University of Florida

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2015

Planning for the Future while Protecting Your Assets Estate Planning and Nursing Home Medicaid

2015

Lunch & Learn with Southern Oaks Estate Planning and Nursing Home Medicaid

2015

Florida Probate from A to Z Probate in Florida

2015

Florida Medicaid: Planning for the Future While Protecting Your Assets Planning for Nursing Nome Medicaid

2014

Planning for the Future while Protecting Your Assets Estate Planning and Nursing Home Medicaid

2014

Planning for the Future While Preserving Your Assets Planning for Nursing Home Medicaid

2014

Lunch & Learn with Southern Oaks Estate Planning and Nursing Home Medicaid

2014

Lunch & Learn with Southern Oaks Estate Planning & Nursing Home Medicaid

2014

Lunch & Learn with Southern Oaks Estate Planning and Nursing Home Medicaid

2014

Lunch & Learn with Southern Oaks Nursing Home Medicaid

2014

Estate Planning from A to Z Wills and Trusts

Languages

English

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