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Nicholas J Gottwald

Family Attorney at Salt Lake City, UT

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  • Licensed for 10 years
    State UT
    Acquired 2013
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About Nicholas

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Nicholas Gottwald is an Associate Attorney at Nelson, Taylor & Associates. He specializes in family law, divorce and custody disputes, contract issues, estate planning, criminal defense, and traffic violations.


Mr. Gottwald was born and raised in Salt Lake City and graduated with his Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science from Brigham Young University. He worked at the Department of Homeland Security, United States Citizenship Immigration Services, in Washington D.C., as an intern while earning his undergraduate degree, and was inspired to attend law school after observing the importance of law first hand. Mr. Gottwald returned to Utah in 2010 and began attending the University of Utah, S.J. Quinney College of Law, and began working as a Law Clerk with Nelson, Taylor & Associates in 2011. He was admitted to practice law in the state of Utah, in October 2013.


Mr. Gottwald enjoys working with people and helping them through some of the most difficult times of their lives, which is reflected in his many positive online reviews and his Top Pro awards from for 2016, 2017, and 2018. He is adept at finding legal solutions by maximizing the protection afforded by Utah statutory and case law. He finds great satisfaction in vigorously representing his client’s interest, whether they be the custody and care of their children or the division of assets.

Awards

Client's Choice 2023,2022,2021,2020,2019
Client's Choice
2023 2022 2021 + 2 ...

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Nelson Taylor & Associate, PLLC
34 S 500 E Ste 105
Salt Lake City, UT, 84102-1023

Reviews

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Client's Choice 2023
Client's Choice
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Posted by Gregory | May 24, 2023
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Punctual and easy to work with
Nick took care of my divorce seamlessly. He explained my options and the entire process clearly on my initial consultation. Once things got moving all documents that needed submission were done so in a timely fashion. The entire process could not have been any faster. Recommend him in handling your divorce.
Posted by anonymous | April 12, 2023
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
| Consulted Attorney
Knowledgeable and professional
Nick was great to work with. He was very knowledgeable and professional. He was very prompt in communicating which I appreciated. I would definitely work with him in the future if I have need and recommend him to others.
Posted by Daniel | February 21, 2023
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
When you need a lawyer who will be realistic and fight for you, go to Nick. Family Law and Divorce, he's represented me.
Nick Gottwald represented me in my divorce in 2021. He's also represented me in two family matters since then pertaining to my divorce. Repeatedly, he's provided a clear and sound voice of experience, tempered by the reality of the law. He's knowledgeable and experienced--but what's more is he takes an overarching view of family law, which makes him understand the context of the law. He's saved my family, my kids, and I owe him far more than the money he charged.
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Posted by Eli | February 17, 2023
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
| Consulted Attorney
Excellent Experience
I had a great experience consulting with Nick. He provided me with extremely helpful input and acted swiftly to make the necessary calls in order to answer my questions. I’ve been going around trying to contact lawyers in Utah for over 3months without much luck. Nick’s responsiveness, prompt action and humane advice is second to none. I would definitely hire him.
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Posted by Robert | January 11, 2023
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Great experience
Nick was great to work with. He was so quick to work on everything that I needed and he always kept me very informed on what was going on. So many lawyers seem to really drag things on in the name of getting what's best for their client. Nick struck a very good balance between fighting for fairness and just moving things along. Overall, a great experience.
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Posted by Katy | November 25, 2022
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| Hired Attorney
An attorney who truly listens
I highly recommend Nick for any matters of family law. Divorce was a road I never wanted to walk down, but thanks to Nick’s clear communication, efficient work and legal expertise, I am now on the other side in a more favorable position than I ever dreamed possible. Thank you!
Posted by Gabriela | October 20, 2022
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Helpful in Complicated Matters
My divorce required that Nick work with the Utah County Jail and help keep me safe within the limits of my protective order. It was complicated but Nick worked to make sure we got a favorable outcome and a divorce decree quickly.
Posted by melissa | September 13, 2022
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| Hired Attorney
Great Attorney
I came to Nick Gottwald with a complicated case with my ex. I was wrongfully represented before Nick and my order was ridiculous. Anyways, Nick agreed to take on the case, He got some of the situation better for me and was willing to keep fighting as long as it took. I am grateful for his help and dedication to my case. He is very personable and friendly. I highly recommend Nick Gottwald if you need an attorney. Thank you for everything Nick!
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Posted by Maryna | July 21, 2022
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| Hired Attorney
Great attorney!
Nick Gottwald is an amazing attorney! He is very professional and he always looked after my best interests! He always explained everything to me very thoroughly and I felt that I could trust him. His rate was reasonable and he never charged me anything extra. Everything was clear and transparent! He always responded in a timely manner. I would definitely recommend Nick to other people!
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Posted by Maryna | July 21, 2022
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
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Great attorney!
Nick Gottwald is an amazing attorney! He is very professional and he always looked after my best interests! He always explained everything to me very thoroughly and I felt that I could trust him. His rate was reasonable and he never charged me anything extra. Everything was clear and transparent! He always responded in a timely manner. I would definitely recommend Nick to other people!
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Posted by anonymous | July 20, 2022
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Highly recommend
I used Nick Gottwald as my divorce attorney. I have all good things to say about him! If you are looking for an attorney I would definitely suggest him.
Posted by Siaosi | June 27, 2022
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| Hired Attorney
The Best Attorney
We hired Nick Gottwald for our custody case and we could not have asked for a better attorney. Our case was a bit messy but Nick demonstrated so much experience, knowledge, and absolute confidence from the beginning and got us everything we asked for. He explained everything so clearly, answered any questions we had, and steered us exactly where we needed to be. Nick knows what he's doing and it shows, I would hire him 100 times over.
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Posted by Blair | January 10, 2022
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Nick was super great to work with
It was clear early on that working with Nick was going to be done in a collaborative and straight to the point way, which is what I wanted. I would definitely recommend working with him.
Posted by anonymous | September 30, 2021
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Attorney
I found Nick online and he turned out to be excellent! He was very responsive and a good listener. Nick worked hard for me and did a great job settling my case. Nick was open to new ideas and appreciated my suggestions. My bill was more than fair. It felt good giving Nick a nice tip at the conclusion of our case. I highly recommend Nick for anyone needing legal counsel!!
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Posted by Rae | September 30, 2021
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
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Unique Circumstances
This is the second time I have had the pleasure of Nick representing me. This time was on my divorce case. Nick was responsive, caring, personable, humorous, and extremely knowledgeable! I was thankful to have him on my side and certainly felt heard. Nick was able to think outside of the box and accommodate my unique situation, we consulted numerous professionals because the other party lived 1,500 miles away and our small child had not seen him in years. I am pleased with the outcome and recommend hiring Nick!
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Posted by Kimberly | June 23, 2021
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| Hired Attorney
Everything An Attorney Should Be!
If I ever have a friend who is in need of an attorney, I will take them straight to Nick Gottwald's office in a heartbeat! He was amazing, and I couldn't imagine going through all that I did without him! I really hope that if you are reading this and need a lawyer, that you at least take the time to talk to Nick and see if he's the right fit for your case. I think he is a great attorney to have on anyone's side! Here's some of my experiences and reasoning: 1) I really appreciated Nick's understanding of the law and what judges and Guardian Ad Litems would be looking at and valuing. This really helped us weed out a lot of small things and stay focused on the big picture of our case. Also, he was able to provide important advice, experience, knowledge, and connection to the decision makers in court. I think that Nick's best quality is his ability to be level-headed, and invested but not emotional, throughout everything that goes on in divorce and custody cases. Many times when I would get upset or emotional, Nick was able to help me see the big picture and talk me through what is important and what we can control or do to help the situation. 3) I kind of expected my attorney to kind of disappear as my case took years, and especially with COVID-19 delaying everything. But instead, he stayed on top of my case, checked in on court stuff on his own time and then reached out to me to keep me in the loop. He was very consistent and constant with his presence in my case. I never felt like he was annoyed with my questions or my contacting him. I also never felt like he was taking other cases that were more important than mine. He made me feel like my case was his only case - which obviously is not what happened as most attorneys have a heavy case load. It means a lot to me though that he never seemed busy with something else. His attention seemed to be fully on my case and nothing else during all conversations and time together. That really says a lot about his focus and work ethic. 4) Nick Gottwald has a great morale, and was honest in his dealings with me and the court. One telling thing about him is that if he doesn't know something, he'll tell you that and he will do the research to figure it out. Nick was very sensitive to what I had gone through when we needed to talk through a lot of hard experiences for court purposes. 5) As for the fees, I am so grateful for his honesty in how much things would be costing as we went through different parts of my case. Many times when we came to a crossroads he would lay out the options but also make me aware of how much each option would cost. He would also give me a heads up about upcoming costs like filing fees and court fees, giving me a ball park estimate that was very accurate. He was fair and consistent with the way he billed phone calls and responding to emails. I never felt like he was charging for more that what was necessary. I also never felt like he was talking to me just to talk to me in order to add another hour onto the bill. Everything we talked about was important and to the point. 6) After exploring Legal Aid and other attorneys, I found that Nick provided confidence to my case (even though outcomes aren't guaranteed) his confidence was like, we can try this and there are options. The other ones I tried working with kind of gave a narrow-minded, one-way approach and they cost significantly more per hour. So I think Nick's service had an good cost paired with amazing quality. Consider getting Nick for your case. I really doubt you will regret it!
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Posted by Kendra | May 24, 2021
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Excellent service
Nick Gottwald is an incredible lawyer. I had a non-contested divorce that I filed for in mid-April, and it just finalized today! He was so kind and explained everything going on without making me feel stupid for not understanding the legal jargon in the paperwork. He kept me consistently updated on the proceedings and made sure I received all the documents necessary. I would highly recommend him if you're looking for a wonderful, respectful, and professional legal representative.
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Posted by John | February 16, 2021
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| Hired Attorney
Nick Gottwald has been a great attorney to work with
Nick Gottwald helped me get through divorce back in 2018-2019. Nick helped turn a really unfair parenting situation into one I can live with. Recently Nick also helped with further court action with an outcome that I thought was fair.
Posted by Manuel | December 5, 2020
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
He's the best divorce attorney.
Nick Gottwald did a great job representing me , when I got divorced. He fought hard for my interests. I highly recommend him, he's the best attorney. Thanks , Nick.
Posted by Rae | November 10, 2020
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Painless Experience
I found Nick on Thumbtack and I am so glad I contacted him. I heard back almost instantly! He was quick to schedule a phone consultation and was patient and informative during the call. He answered all of my questions with brutal honesty while being sympathetic and acknowledging the pain I was feeling! He validated my frustrations and assured me he would help me out to the best of his abilities. The cost came out to be what he had estimated prior to signing the retainer. He handled my case in a matter of less than a month. I am very impressed and will save his information, should I need legal assistance in the future. I HIGHLY recommend Nick! I had a previous lawyer who did not complete everything that was necessary for my specific case, Nick ensured everything was worded to my satisfaction in the court order and assisted me in obtaining any additional information I was needing. I wish I had found him initially, it would have made my life much easier!
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Cost

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  • Free Consultation 45 minutes
  • Hourly Rates $ 175-225 per hour
Payment methods
Cash, Check, Credit Card

Resume

AVVO RATING 7.2 (Very Good)

Work Experience

  • Attorney
  • Nelson, Taylor & Assoc.
  • 2016 - Present
  • Clerck
  • Nelson, Taylor & Assoc.
  • 2011 - 2013

Education

  • University of Utah S.J. Quinney College of Law
  • JD - Juris Doctor
  • 2013
  • Brigham Young University
  • BA - Bachelor of Arts
  • 2009

Associations

  • Utah State Bar
  • Member
  • 2013 - Present

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Russian

Honors and Awards

  • Top Pro
  • Thumbtack
  • 2018

Attorney endorsements

Received (1)
Given (3)
Endorse Nicholas
Family Attorney | 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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Salt Lake City Family Lawyer Nicholas J Gottwald
Nicholas J Gottwald
Family Attorney
Salt Lake City, UT
Licensed for 10 years
Free Consultation