$ 375-400 per hour
Nicholas James Caplin
About Nicholas
Biography
Mr. Caplin joined Kushner Carlson’s pre-litigation department in July of 2018. A native of Southern California, Mr. Caplin obtained his undergraduate degree from the University of California at Los Angeles, and his law degree, cum laude, from the Pepperdine University School of Law, where he focused on real estate, land use, and corporate law.
During law school, Mr. Caplin was the Lead Articles Editor of the National Association of Administrative Law Judiciary and won numerous awards, including receiving the CALI Award for the Highest Grade in the Course for Legal Writing, Real Estate Finance, and Mergers and Acquisitions. Mr. Caplin was also published in a national employment law journal for his article “Why the NLRB Can be ‘Facebook Friends’ with both Employees and Employers.”
While Mr. Caplin’s practice at Kushner Carlson, PC is focused on representing homeowners in disputes with their HOAs, he has knowledge and experience in all manner of real estate and business transactions and litigation. Mr. Caplin brings a high degree of intelligence and tenacity to the firm’s clients, and he’s widely respected for his creative approach to complex legal issues.
Practice Areas
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Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in California for 9 years
State: California
Acquired: 2016
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2021
Location
Kushner Carlson, PC
85 Enterprise, Suite 310, Aliso Viejo, CA, 92656
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Nicholas James Caplin's Reviews
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Posted by Molly | July 18, 2025 | Consulted Attorney
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
LUBIN PHAM DOES NOT DISCLOSE BAR DUI INTOXICATION DISCIPLINE
BAR COMPLAINTS FILED against this law firm Lubin Pham Caplin Law Firm (and their lawyer Nickolas Caplin was arrested for DUI intoxication and does not put this on their website);; Brock Kaminski and 25-O-19363 JC Chimoures, 25-O-19354 Michael Craig Lubin, 25-O-19355 Namson Nguyen Pham, 25-O-19356 Nic...
Posted by Mary | November 26, 2021 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Above and beyond
I highly recommend Nicholas Caplin and his colleagues. He helped me with horrible neighbors and other related civil issues. You can be certain Nicholas Caplin knows the law and is fully on your side. He takes the time to talk with you and really listens . Nicholas is well spoken and holds an educa...
Posted by Leslie | October 20, 2020 | Consulted Attorney
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
Professional & responsive!
Knowledgeable, with experience regarding major issues, he responded quickly to address my concerns and lessened my stress level! He shared specific information and best advice to go forward. Thank you!
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Experience
Professional misconduct
This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2021.
Discipline with Actual Suspension issued in CA, 2021
updated on 01/07/2022This sanction means the attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a period of time. The attorney typically returns to practicing law when the suspension expires.
Honors
2014
CALI Award (Legal Research and Writing II), The Center for Computer Assited Legal Instruction
Education
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Pepperdine Univ SOL
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Univ of California at Los Angeles
Languages
English