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Nikki B. Allen has over twenty years of legal experience and is licensed in California and Colorado. She began her career in 2000 with a national law firm in Denver, where she handled the closing of numerous multi-million-dollar transactions. After relocating to Palm Desert in 2005, Ms. Allen expanded her practice to business law, real estate, entity formation, and contract drafting. For the past two decades she has focused on estate planning, including wills, trusts, powers of attorney, advanced health care directives, and special needs trusts, and she represents clients in probate and trust litigation as well as in the administration of estates and trusts. She also handles real estate matters and civil litigation, including homeowner association disputes for homeowners, and works to help clients resolve issues while avoiding costly litigation. Ms. Allen graduated cum laude from the University of Denver College of Law in 2000, served on the Law Review, and published an article while in law school. A former Division I soccer player at the University of Massachusetts, she lives in Palm Desert with her husband and fourteen-year-old son Jack, coaches his soccer team, practices yoga, and cares for her pug, Lucy.
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State: California
Acquired: 2010
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State: Colorado
Acquired: 2000
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Posted by Joe | March 22, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Trusts
Personable, Approachable, Accessible, Knowledgeable
We were referred to Nikki by another of her clients after reaching out to three other attorneys in the area to draft a family trust. Nikki was by far the friendliest and most responsive. It was a pleasure meeting with her about estate planning as she made it all very understandable and affordable. We...
Posted by Elaine | August 29, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Trusts
Thank you Nikki Allen
I first hired Nikki Allen to get her help an issue concerning my father’s trust, of which I am a beneficiary. The trustee we had in place turned out to be engaged in illegal activity. Nikki quickly took control, had the trustee removed, and has been involved with me every step of the way since. Ther...
Posted by Howard | October 02, 2013 | Trusts
You can Expect Miracles with Nikki B. Allen
I have been using Nikki for the past 6 years mostly regarding Real Estate Issues. I love that she listens and takes notes when I am explaining often complicated matters. She is quick, fast and efficient because she is so attentive. She does genuinely care about me and my concerns. She has also forme...
"I endorse this lawyer. Nikki Allen is a smart and energetic advocate for her clients. She has great experience in a range of different cases and areas of law. She is a fantastic lawyer."
"I have known Nikki for about 5 years and consider her, not only a peer and a colleague, but also a friend.Nikki is extraordinarily knowledgeable and competent in all areas of real estate law. Moreover, not only does she possess a high level of expertise in her field, but also her degree of attentiveness and responsiveness to her clients is a virtue often not found with other firms. Without reservation, I recommend and endorse Nikki B. Allen."
"Nikki Allen is the FIRST lawyer I would recommend to anyone needing help with real estate matters, probate, and business litigation. I routinely recommend Nikki's services to my own clients. I have known and worked with Nikki for the last seven years and could not recommend her more highly. Nikki is extremely knowledgeable in all areas in which she practices. More importantly, Nikki is dedicated to obtaining the best result for her clients, she devotes 110% of her best efforts to all of her cases, and she is passionate about her work. With her attention to detail, impeccable work ethic, and high standards she sets for herself, you will not be disappointed!"
"Nikki Allen and I ended up on opposing sides of a business dispute after some non adversarial contact in the community. While our respective clients were firmly entrenched in their positions, Ms. Allen and I were able to craft a win/win solution for them. We entered the dispute as friends and left the same way. In the interim, she was a formidable adversary. I strongly endorse this lawyer."
"Nikki is an excellent attorney. I enjoy being able to learn from her on a daily basis. Her clients love her as well because she is dedicated and personable."
"I endorse Nikki Allen very highly. She is well-respected in the community, professional and courteous. Ms. Allen and i were opposing counsel on a business matter involving very different clients and interests. She was thorough and effectively represented her client, then followed up even after she switched law firms."
"Nikki and I have worked together on numerous cases. Nikki cares about her clients and works closely with them to determine what is an appropriate course of action in each individual's situation. She is extremely hard working and takes personal pride in achieving the best results for all of her clients."
"Nikki is handling a large volume of probate and trust litigation matters with great expertise and excellent results for our clients."
"I endorse this lawyer, Nikki Allen, based upon my direct experience in a litigation matter that was highly contested. Ms. Allen was my opposing counsel. I have been practicing law in excess of 18 years and I found Ms. Allen to be extremly bright and knowledgable in the subject matter of the litigation related to a homeowner dispute. In addition, Ms. Allen carried herself at all times with a high level of professionalism throught the litigaiton. As a result, I highly endorse Ms. Allen."
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Top Lawyer, Palm Springs Life Magazine
2019
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Top Lawyer, Palm Springs Life Magazine
2013
Top Lawyer, Palm Springs Life Magazine
2012
Top Lawyer, Palm Springs Life Magazine
2000
Order of St. Ives, University of Denver
2013 - Present
Owner, Nikki B. Allen, Attorney at Law, PC
2012 - Present
Senior Associate, Law Offices of Edward H. Cross & Associates PC
2005 - Present
Associate, Anderholt Whittaker LLP
2000 - 2005
Associate, Kutak Rock
2011 - Present
Coachella Valley Women Lawyers AssociationMember
2010 - Present
Desert Bar AssociationMember
2013 - 2014
Warren Slaughter-Richard Roemer American Inn of CourtMember
2012 - 2013
Warren Slaughter-Richard Roemer American Inn of CourtMember
2011 - 2014
About Families, Inc. - non-profit corporationBoard Member
Motion for Summary Adjudication granted in favor of Plaintiffs - led to favorable settlement of entire action
2000
JD - Juris Doctor
1996
Bachelor of Business Administration
1998
English