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Nickolas Pittman
About Nickolas
Biography
Practice areas: I am in full-time practice in the field of Elder Law, Estate Planning, and Medicaid benefits.
Birthplace: I was born in Athens, Greece, but grew up in Wyandotte, Michigan, downriver from Detroit.
Family: I married in 2007. Our son was born in early 2010, and our daughter in 2015.
Outside interests: Since completing the 2003 Michigan Bar exam, I've engaged in many hundreds of performances as a professional musician in and around Detroit, including as a lead guitarist with pianist/vocalist Jarrod Champion and as rhythm guitarist in the swing ensembles of world-renowned Detroit jazz master Wendell Harrison.
Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
Estate Planning
50%
17 years | 200 cases
Elder Law
35%
17 years | 75 cases
Probate
15%
17 years | 15 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Retainer
Sometimes
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
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Chat withLicenses
Licensed in Michigan for 21 years
State: Michigan
Acquired: 2004
No misconduct found
Location
Law Offices of Benjamin T. Vader, PLLC
30500 Van Dyke Ave, Suite 100, Warren, MI, 48093
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Nickolas Pittman's Reviews
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Posted by Amanda H | February 8, 2018 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Exceptional Client Service
Nick is very knowledgeable about Elder Law, and is one of the most efficient people I've ever met. He does is job well and won't waste your time. He's organized and thorough and easy to work with.
Posted by Charles | February 8, 2017 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Nickolas Pittman Elder Law
My first contact with Attorney Nickolas Pittman was in June, 2016. He was very thorough in understanding my mother's situation. This Elder Law Firm knows ALL the inner workings of the Medicaid system. Mr. Pittman kept me informed every step of the way and my mother was approved for Medicaid in Oct...
Posted by Barbara | February 1, 2017 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
It was a pleasure to work with Nick!
Nick helped me settle my parents' estate after my dad passed. It was a daunting and emotional task, but Nick made it as pain-free as possible. I was very impressed with and reassured by his professional manner and endless patience with my many questions. I felt very confident in Nick's ability to gui...
Posted by Peter | January 30, 2017 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Nickolas is a fine attorney and person!
Nickolas Pittman made the daunting task of creating an estate for my father so easy and thorough. Since my fathers passing the estate was a breeze to handle. Thank you Nickolas!
Posted by Mary | December 21, 2016 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Would recommend to anyone wanting peace of mind
Nick is an incredibly thoughtful and detail oriented attorney and the staff at the Elder and Disability Law Firm is friendly and thorough. After working with him I have confidence in my estate plan and complete peace of mind knowing that my family won't have to deal with probate after I pass. I'd rec...
Nickolas Pittman's Lawyer Endorsements
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"I enthusiastically endorse Attorney Nickolas Pittman for elder law, estate planning, and probate law. If you or a family member needs assistance with any of these areas of law, you should contact Nickolas for assistance. He is intelligent and passionately and efficiently guides his clients through matters."
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"I endorse this lawyer. Nick is an attorney who values his clients and works diligently to meet their needs. He goes the extra mile. He provides living trusts, wills, durable powers of attorney, health care powers of attorney and more. I know him to be a conscientious attorney and a good man. He serves his clients well. I trust him with my clients. He will do a good job for you."
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Experience
Work Experience
2020 - Present
Attorney, Law Offices of Benjamin T. Vader, PLLC
2015 - 2019
Attorney, Elder and Disability Law Firm, PLLC
2012 - 2013
Associate Attorney, Fakhoury Law Group
2011 - 2012
Attorney, Casterline Legal Planning
2010 - 2011
Attorney, Elder and Disability Law Firm
2010 - 2010
Attorney, Independence Law Associates
2008 - 2009
Attorney, 36th District Court Of Michigan
2007 - 2009
Attorney, Estate Law, P.C.
Associations
2003 - Present
American Academy of Estate Planning AttorneysMember
2003 - Present
State Bar of MichiganMember
2003 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
April 2019 37th Medicaid Approval
Approved
Education
2003
University of Detroit Mercy School of Law
Juris Doctorate
1999
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2017
Wills, Trusts, and Nursing Home Asset Protection
Wills, Trusts, and Nursing Home Asset Protection
2017
Estate Planning Lunch & Learn
Elder Law & Medicaid
Languages
English
Greek
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
My husband is the executor of his father will but have some questions
30 Jan 2019
Q&A
The deed to my home is in a revocable living trust. How do I protect my interest if I add a name to the deed?
29 Jan 2019
Q&A
Will I be entitled to anything from my father-in-law's estate if my husband passed away before his father passed away?
08 Mar 2017