Nichole Marie Waltz

Nichole Marie Waltz

also known as Divorce Solutions

4.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 24 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Rolling Meadows, IL
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Mediation, Child Support ... +3 more

1600 Golf Road, Suite 1211, Rolling Meadows, IL

About Nichole

Biography

Practice Areas

6

Practice Areas

Divorce and Separation 60%

In my practice this includes Collaborative Divorce as well as Litigated Divorces. These are cases in which the parties are not yet divorced when they hire me and I work to find a reasonable and practical resolution that is advantageous to my client.

25 years

60%
Mediation 20%

Mediation is a service individuals use to resolve disputed issues like parenting time, decision making for children, and the division of assets and liabilities without the intervention of a Judge. Mediation can be less costly than divorce.

20 years

20%
Alimony 6%

These are enforcement cases where people are owed or want to change maintenance after a maintenance amount has already been set and the individual requires enforcement.

25 years

6%
Child Support 6%

These are enforcement cases where people are owed child support after a support amount has already been set and the individual requires enforcement.

25 years

6%
Marriage and Prenuptials 5%

Individuals who are getting married should seriously consider protecting their assets with a Pre-Nuptial Agreement.

25 years

5%
Child Custody 3%

Child custody cases, now known as Parenting Time, are highly litigated, expensive cases for clients to undertake. At Divorce Solutions we try to find reasonable, child-centered resolutions to parenting time disputes.

25 years

3%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Illinois for 24 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 2001

Retired

No misconduct found

Location

Divorce Solutions

1600 Golf Road, Suite 1211, Rolling Meadows, IL, 60008

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Nichole Marie Waltz's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.0 /5.0

4 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | July 24, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

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Here are the highlights after my experience with Nichole Waltz services: - No interest in your case other than her own financial benefit. - Lack of experience in critical situations. No care or empathy, no support. She will not protect you. You will be left alone to deal with your fear, stress, emo...tions and losses. - Poor communications skills. She doesn’t have a cell phone, so no texts, no calls out of the office. You can speak with her only by scheduling an appointment or leave a message in the office. - Poor negotiation skills. You will pay double for this talent. She will keep you unaware of details of your case and you will be charged for the time when she will provide the updates. - Lack of experience with private business. You will lose everything. She doesn't know how to get financial records from private businesses. Her financial investigator is not effective either. - No results. After 20 months of endless court visits, piles of useless court orders, 60K attorney fees, no settlement, no money. This was my balance when I left Nichole. My situation completely changed when I hired a different lawyer. In a very short period of time I won my case and became free from abusive husband and court nonsense

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Nichole Marie Waltz's Lawyer Endorsements

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Brandon Djonlich

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jun 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Jason Stevens

Family lawyer | Oct 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I had the pleasure of working directly with Nichole and saw first hand her high level of dedication to her clients. She is an outstanding problem solver and a wonderful lawyer."

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Erik Bair

Family lawyer | Jun 04

Relationship: Friend

"I endorse this lawyer. Nichole is an outstanding attorney. I would not hesitate to recommend her to others."

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Barry Doyle

Family lawyer | Jan 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Not just an effective and knowledgeable advocate, but an effective communicator. I have referred clients to Nichole and will do so again."

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Elizabeth Vonau

Divorce and separation lawyer | Oct 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have had the opportunity to observe Nicole inside the courtroom and with her clients. She is a professional at all times and a good listener. She cares about her clients and represents their needs vigorously."

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Gary Newland

General practice lawyer | Dec 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Nichole is a fantastic lawyer that is honest, works hard and knows the law."

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Lynn Palac

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jan 23

Relationship: Co-worker

"Nichole is a dedicated attorney who works tirelessly to obtain the best results for her clients. She is honest, fair, and very knowledgeable. I highly recommend her."

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Paul Wolf

Personal injury lawyer | Sep 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work."

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Mitchell Sexner

Divorce and separation lawyer | Apr 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I highly recommend Nichole Waltz as a very skilled and experienced attorney. She has a proven track record of successful results and is a zealous advocate for her clients."

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Mildred Palmer

Divorce and separation lawyer | Apr 17

Relationship: Co-worker

"It is with great pleasure and pride that I endorse Nichole. I have known Nichole as an attorney for many years. In her dealings with clients she is forthright, professional, prepared and polite. Her practice area is demanding and emotional, while a passionate advocate for the rights of her clients, Nichole is always calm and practical. Nichole manages the court rooms of the Chicago area with great aplomb. She devotes her spare energy to the bar association and their activities. It is with great pride that I count this terrific lawyer as my partner."

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Susan Dawson

Litigation lawyer | Apr 15

Relationship: Co-worker

"Nichole provides her clients personal and straight-forward guidance from their attorney. Whether a personal or business matter, Nichole is dedicated to helping clients navigate the legal process in a way that is both efficient and effective. I'm proud to have such an ethical and effective attorney as my partner at the firm!"

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Mildred Palmer

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Susan Dawson

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2021

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2020

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2019

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2018

Nation’s Top One Percent, National Association of Distinguished Counsel

2018

Top 100 Family Law Attorney in Illinois, American Society of Legal Advocates

2018

Lawyers of Distinction, The Lawyers of Distinction Organization.

2017

Nation’s Top One Percent, National Association of Distinguished Counsel

2017

Client Satisfaction, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys

2016

Client Satisfaction, American Institute of Family Law Attorney’s

2015

Client Satisfaction, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys

2015

Top 40 Lawyers Under 40, American Society of Legal Advocates

2015

Nation’s Top One Percent, The National Association of Distinguished Counsel

2014

Top 40 Lawyers Under 40, American Society of Legal Advocates

Work Experience

2008 - Present

Partner, Waltz, Palmer & Dawson, LLC

Associations

2012 - Present

Collaborative Law Institute of Illinois

Fellow

2008 - Present

Northwest Suburban Bar Association

Board of Governors

2001 - Present

Northwest Suburban Bar Association

Member

2021 - 2022

Collaborative Divorce Illinois

Past President

2020 - 2021

Collaborative Divorce Illinois

President

2019 - 2020

Collaborative Divorce Illinois

President Elec

2016 - 2017

Northwest Suburban Bar Association

President

2015 - 2016

Northwest Suburban Bar Association

1st Vice President

2013 - 2015

Northwest Suburban Bar Association

2nd Vice President

2012 - 2013

Northwest Suburban Bar Association

Treasurer

2011 - 2012

Northwest Suburban Bar Association

Secretary

2011 - 2012

Northwest Suburban Bar Association

Executive Committee Secretary

2008 - 2012

Northwest Suburban Bar Association

Membership Chair

2007 - 2011

Illinois State Bar Association

Member

2006 - 2008

Northwest Suburban Bar Association

Young Lawyer Committee Co-Chair

2006 - 2019

Northwest Suburban Bar Association

Court Facilitator Domestic Relations

2005 - 2006

Association of Trial Lawyers of America

Member

2001 - 2003

Illinois State Bar Association

Member

Education

2001

DePaul University College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1998

University of Iowa

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2017

Empowerment Through Building A Better Law Practice

Women In Law

2015

What Everyone Needs to Know…Preparing for Life’s Challenges.

Divorce, Child Support, Pre and Post Nuptials

2014

Continuing Legal Education

LGBT Rights in Family Law

2010

What Every Business Law Attorney Should Know About Divorce

Business Valuation, Marital Property, Non-Marital Property

2010

Opening A Law Firm

Opening a Law Firm

Languages

English

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