Nicholas L. Holder

Nicholas L. Holder

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Rating: 6.7

Licensed for 12 years

Estate planning Lawyer at Aptos, CA
Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Litigation, Real Estate

9053 Soquel Dr Ste 206, Aptos, CA

About Nicholas

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Estate Planning 34%

Wills Trusts Power of Attorney Advanced Healthcare Directives Special Needs Conservatorships

34%
Litigation 33%

Civil and Probate

33%
Real Estate 33%

Contracts Landlord/Tenant Neighbor Disputes Property Management Nuisance Zoning Building Code Habitability Health & Safety Toxic Environments

33%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 12 years

State: California

Acquired: 2013

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Buckwalter & Holder | An Association of Attorneys

9053 Soquel Dr Ste 206, Aptos, CA, 95003-4034

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Posted by anonymous | September 23, 2026 | Hired Attorney

Based on my experience, I would not recommend this attorney.

I retained Holder Law in July 2026 for an urgent conservatorship and trust matter involving my elderly father, who has dementia and is in need of professional care. Unfortunately, my experience was extremely disappointing. I paid a $3,500 retainer and provided extensive medical, financial, trust, ...and conservatorship documentation. Despite the urgency of the situation, progress was very slow and communication was poor. I only spoke directly with Mr. Holder during the initial consultation and again when I decided to terminate his services, despite several requests for updates. After approximately two months, I received a working draft of the petition that I felt did not adequately reflect the information and documentation I had provided. At that point, I had lost confidence in the representation and terminated the firm. I requested an invoice and refund. The final invoice used the entire $3,500 retainer, including $870 for two hours spent drafting the petition, and I received no refund. I understand attorneys charge for their time, but based on the communication, progress, and work product I received, I do not believe my father's $3,500 was money well spent. At the initial consultation, my recollection is that Mr. Holder told me the petition could be completed in approximately seven hours. After two months, the draft I received was still far from complete. Based on my experience, I would not recommend this attorney.

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Chris Alexander

Real estate lawyer | Oct 15

Relationship: Co-worker

"Mr. Holder is an excellent attorney who is passionate, loyal, articulate, diligent, and zealous in his representation of his clients. He has a firm understanding of the intricacies of law as well as the spirit and intent. He cares about his clients and practices with a level of professionalism, compassion, and energy that is second to none. I highly recommend Mr. Holder."

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Experience

Rating:  6.7 (Good)

Honors

N/A

Top Honors, Contracts Law, Lincoln Law School

Work Experience

2015 - Present

Attorney, Buckwalter & Holder, An Association of Attorneys

2014 - Present

Mediation and Arbitration Officer, City of San Jose

2013 - 2015

Attorney, PBR Legal

Associations

Santa Cruz County Bar Association

Santa Cruz County Trial Lawyers Association

Better Business Bureau

Chamber of Commerce, Aptos

Education

N/A

California State University

BS - Bachelor of Science

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Lincoln Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

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