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Nicole M. Bolan
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Biography
Nicole M. Bolan brings a practical, client-centered approach to her legal practice, focusing on effective dispute resolution and thorough client communication. She prioritizes helping clients understand their legal options, the process, and the potential outcomes, aiming to resolve matters through creative, amicable agreements whenever possible. Nicole’s experience spans family law, real estate, contract, business, and employment disputes, handling cases through negotiation, litigation, and appellate work since 2004. A strong proponent of collaborative solutions, Nicole also acts as a mediator, fostering mutually beneficial agreements and reducing the need for costly court proceedings. Nonetheless, she is fully prepared to advocate vigorously in court when necessary. Nicole’s professional affiliations include active membership in the Washington State Bar Association, Tacoma-Pierce County Bar Association, and multiple collaborative law groups, where she also serves in executive roles. Her dedication to efficient, transparent representation continues to earn the trust of clients and peers alike.
Effective and efficient representation for family law, real estate, and civil litigation.
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Family
60%
22 years
Business
10%
22 years
Contracts and Agreements
10%
22 years
Litigation
10%
22 years
Fees and Rates
Awards
2023 2017 2015
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Licenses
Licensed in Washington for 21 years
State: Washington
Acquired: 2004
No misconduct found
Location
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Nicole M. Bolan's Reviews
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Posted by Joe, Carol, David, Gabe | October 27, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Real Estate
Nicole Bolan
Nicole was instrumental in assisting us negotiate a somewhat convoluted real estate contract. She was always very responsive to our emails and phone calls. Her level of expertise demonstrated to us that she is a very intelligent and talented attorney. Thanks again Nicole for your hard work and dedica...
Posted by anonymous | September 11, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Nicole Handled My Divorce
After a successful consultation appointment with Nicole, I hired her to handle my divorce. She outlined the process, options, timeline and potential issues in an understandable and caring manner. My ex-spouse and I were cooperative during the process, and Nicole was flexible in allowing me to manag...
Posted by anonymous | November 18, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
Balanced guide with complete integrity during a tough time
Nicole was patient with us as we struggled to deal what was an incredibly tough custody challenge. Our situation was somewhat unique and Nicole helped us navigate those waters well. She did a good job of providing us information but made sure we were the ones making the decisions about how to move fo...
Posted by Jon | July 23, 2014 | Divorce & Separation
GREAT LAWYER; GREAT PERSON!
Seattle University, School of Law, Seattle, Washington, 2004 J.D., Honors: Magna Cum Laude....and I know why. Nicole handled a separation process for me. She was simultaneously becoming a mother and/or being a mother to her newborn son. Nicole can "chew gum and litigate, at the same time"! She wa...
Posted by Birgitt | February 19, 2014 | Divorce & Separation
Best divorce lawyer
Handled my divorce in the best way possible. Even managed to get my Parentingplan requests approved by the courts. Thanks to her my child is with me every Christmas.
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"Nicole and I work together in the same firm, and have worked on cases together. I have been able to learn a lot from Nicole. She is very organized, and communicates well with her clients. She works extremely hard for her clients, and is very successful at obtaining favorable results."
"I endorse this lawyer. Nicole is brillant, a sensible negotiator and a tough litigator. I have rccommend her to several of my own clients, family and friends and would hire her to represent me in any matter if the need arises."
"Ms. Bolan is a good attorney. She is fair and balanced. Even with a challenging client, I felt she handled the case very well. I appreciated that she was collaborative when it served both our clients. I would recommend her."
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"I worked with Nicole for several years. Nicole is one of the sharpest legal minds I know. She is also a strong advocate for her clients and a highly skilled attorney. You will be well served with Nicole in your corner."
"I endorse Nicole Bolan because I respect her skills and knowledge. She is thorough in her preparation and confident in the courtroom. She has a demeanor inside and outside the courtroom that I would describe as a successful combination of being prepared, polished, personable, and tenacious all at once"
"Nicole is an excellent lawyer and regularly gets great reviews from happy clients."
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"I endorse this lawyer. I have opposed Nicole several times. She is aggressive and tough, but practical and efficient as well. I refer to Nicole with confidence and will continue to do so."
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Experience
Honors
2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2022
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2021
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2020
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2019
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2017
Client's Choice Award, Avvo
2015
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2015
Client's Choice Award, Avvo
2014
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2014
Client's Choice Award, Avvo
2012
Client's Choice Award, Avvo
Work Experience
2010 - Present
Partner, Blado Kiger Bolan, P.S.
2004 - 2010
Associate Attorney, Blado Kiger, P.S.
2003 - 2004
, Johnson, Graffe, Keay, Moniz & Wick, LLP
2001 - 2001
, Washington State Legislature
Associations
2008 - Present
International Academy of Collaborative ProfessionalsMember
2008 - Present
Collaborative Professionals of WashingtonMember
2004 - Present
Washington State Bar AssociationMember
2004 - Present
Tacoma Pierce County Bar AssociationMember
2008 - 2013
Collaborative Law Professionals of Pierce CountyExecutive Committee Member
Sample of Legal Cases
Tacoma Pierce County Small Business Incubator v. Kennedy, et al
Reversed and remanded.
Education
2004
Seattle University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2001
Pacific Lutheran University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Publications
2014
Blado Kiger Bolan Blog
Blado Kiger Bolan Blog
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
Non compliance hearing question for Pierce County, have not attended parenting class?
02 Dec 2015
Q&A
In Washington State, does the step-parent child support law apply?
31 May 2009