Nicholas J Gottwald

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Nicholas J Gottwald

5.0
Rating: 7.3

Licensed for 12 years

Family Lawyer at Salt Lake City, UT
Practice Areas: Family, Divorce & Separation, Child Custody ... +2 more

34 S 500 E Ste 105, Salt Lake City, UT

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About Nicholas

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Child Custody 30%

30%
Divorce and Separation 30%

30%
Family 30%

30%
Estate Planning 5%

5%
Trusts 5%

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 45 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 175-225 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2024 2023 2022
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Licenses

Licensed in Utah for 12 years

State: Utah

Acquired: 2013

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Nelson Taylor & Associate, PLLC

34 S 500 E Ste 105, Salt Lake City, UT, 84102-1023

utahdivorcenow.com/

Nicholas J Gottwald's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

43 Client Reviews

5 star (43)
4 star (0)
3 star (0)
2 star (0)
1 star (0)

Posted by Tyler W | November 14, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Brilliant and effective attorney

I hired Nick Gottwald to help me with a complicated child support case. He did a great job listening and adapting my input into legal action. He has a ton of experience so he is able to offer great advice on what strategies will actually work (in court and in mediation). Nick is a great communicator,... he's kind, professional, and you can tell he is passionate about the work he does and he wants to help you succeed. He worked well with the opposing counsel - leading and building trust. Ultimately Nick guided this case to a settlement which was the best outcome for everyone. Billing was easy and straightforward. I would highly recommend Nick and his firm. Thank you Nick!

Posted by anonymous | June 19, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Great Divorce Attorney – Professional, Kind, and Quick

I’m so grateful I chose this attorney for my divorce. I spoke with a few attorneys before deciding to go with him, and I’m so glad I did. He was kind, empathetic, and really helped make a stressful situation much more manageable. My ex completely ghosted me, but he still got everything handled qui...ckly and efficiently. He kept things moving, explained the process clearly, and didn’t overcomplicate anything. After everything I’d already been through, having someone like him take charge and get it done was a huge relief. A close friend generously paid for his services, and I can honestly say it was one of the best decisions made during this whole process. I’m so thankful I went with him—highly recommend if you’re looking for someone who’s calm, competent, and gets the job done.

Posted by Danielle | April 19, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Great work!

Nick Gottwald worked with me on my case. He was great at communication, paperwork, and reassuring me on what the next steps were. Thank you again, Nick!

Posted by Olya | December 6, 2024 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Responsive, Experienced, Client-Oriented

Noticing that Nick offered free consultations and had 5-star reviews, I decided to reach out to him. His response was incredibly prompt, and the way he addressed my questions made it clear that he’s highly knowledgeable. What really stood out to me was the personal touch—he treated me like a person, ...which is rare when professionals are dealing with so many clients. Outstanding service and responsiveness!

Posted by anonymous | December 2, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Nicholas is worth more than 5 stars.

I found Nicholas on a site while I was in a highly abusive relationship. My writing to him was a reach out to someone that might listen and care. Nicholas reached out to me. It took me several years to be brave enough to hire him as my attorney. I was so scared of more abuse... from my ex if he were to find out I had intentions of divorcing. Quite the opposite happened when I hired Nicholas. Nicholas gave me the knowing that I would be safe under his care. I’am now back home in my own state . I’m thriving . I cannot thank Nicholas enough for staying by my side through my ordeal. He gave my life back to me. Thank you Nicholas. I will always remember your soft hands of care for me and the hard hand you put down on my once abuser. Blessing to you always

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Nicholas J Gottwald's Lawyer Endorsements

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Andrew McAdams

Family lawyer | Mar 21

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I worked with Nick on a family law client of his who ended up getting charged with multiple felonies. I was only helping in an advisory capacity. Nick was outstanding in his representation of his client. He fought incredibly hard for his client and ultimately persuaded the prosecution that the charges were not appropriate, and Nick was successful in getting the prosecution to dismiss the criminal case entirely."

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Melvin Cook

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Wade Taylor

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Experience

Rating:  7.3 (Very Good)

Honors

2018

Top Pro, Thumbtack

Work Experience

2016 - Present

Attorney, Nelson, Taylor & Assoc.

2011 - 2013

Clerck, Nelson, Taylor & Assoc.

Associations

2013 - Present

Utah State Bar

Member

Education

2013

University of Utah S.J. Quinney College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2009

Brigham Young University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

Russian

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