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Nicole Sain

also known as Nicole Sain Thornton

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Rating: 8.8

Licensed for 22 years

Estate planning Lawyer at Houston, TX
Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Probate

6363 Woodway, Suite 300, Houston, TX

About Nicole

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 200-250 per hour

Contingency

25%-40%

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check

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Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 22 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 2004

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

Location

Ostrom/Sain LLP

6363 Woodway, Suite 300, Houston, TX, 77057

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Nicole Sain's Lawyer Endorsements

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Donivan Flowers

Litigation lawyer | Aug 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Erin Jones

Probate lawyer | Apr 22

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Nicole is an excellent attorney. Her ability to execute strategies and articulate her positions is unmatched among her peers. Nicole also has a natural talent for case management and effective communication with clients and opposing counsel."

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Kenneth Scott

Probate lawyer | Apr 16

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Ms. Sain is an excellent lawyer with a talent for legal research and writing. She handles herself well in the courtroom and is respected by peers and clients alike."

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Derek Merman

Unknown lawyer | Apr 16

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Nicole is an exceptional person and an incredible advocate for her clients. She is bright, talented and extremely hard-working. It has been my pleasure to work both with and against her over the years. I highly recommend this lawyer."

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Keith Morris

Appeals lawyer | Apr 13

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Nicole has represented me in various matters, we have worked together and against one another. She is a consummate professional, has a brilliant analytical mind and is an excellent writer. Her skill as an appellate advocate are second to none as well as her skill as an advocate in the courtroom. It is a privilege to work with her."

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Jason Ostrom

Appeals lawyer | Apr 13

Relationship: Co-worker

"I have had the pleasure of working with Ms. Sain for a number of years. She has handled a number of difficult appellate issues successfully and has shown a real talent for brief writing. I trust her legal analysis of a case without hesitation. She is an exceptional attorney."

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John Klevenhagen

Probate lawyer | Apr 13

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer. I have worked with Nicole on several probate litigation matters and she has handled appeals for some of our clients. She is very proficient and her knowledge of the law is unsurpassed. I highly recommend her to anyone looking for a top notch attorney."

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Kenneth Scott

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John Klevenhagen

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Keith Morris

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Donivan Flowers

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Jason Ostrom

Probate lawyer

Experience

Rating:  8.8 (Excellent)

Sample of Legal Cases

Doherty v. JPMorgan Chase Bank

Trial Court Reversed

Gammill v. Fettner, et. al

Judgment Affirmed

Stoll et al v. Henderson

Judgment Affirmed.

Gammill v. Fettner, et. al.

Appeal Dismissed

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Education

2003

University of Houston

Speaking Engagements

2011

The Probate Process From Start to Finish

Prudent and Proper Treatment of Assets

2008

Small Firm Panel

Small Firms

Publications

2011

Presented at National Business Institute Seminar: The Probate Process from Start to Finish, July 2011 Prudent and Proper Treatment of Assets

2011

Presented at National Business Institute Seminar: Trusts 101, November 2011 Trusts Used for Tax Reduction

2011

Presented at National Business Institute Seminar: Trusts 101, November 2011 Trusts: Ethical Considerations

2009

Presented at National Business Institute Seminar: The Probate Process from Start to Finish, April 2007, April 2008, & April 2009 A Law Degree Doesn’t Come With a Halo: Navigating Ethical Issues In Probate Practice

2009

Presented at National Business Institute Seminar: The Probate Process from Start to Finish, April 2007, April 2008, & April 2009 The Rights of the Surviving Spouse

2008

Presented at National Business Institute Seminar: The Probate Process from Start to Finish, April 2007 & April 2008 Litigating the Case in Probate Court (2008)

2007

Presented at Houston Bar Association, 2007 Wills and Probate Institute Will Contest Basics

2006

Presented at South Texas College of Law Wills and Probate Institute, September 2006 Intestate Succession, The New American Family

2005

Presented March 1, 2005 at the Attorneys in Tax and Probate Section Meeting Estate Liability for Child Support Obligations

Languages

English

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