Nicole M. Bolan

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Nicole M. Bolan

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 21 years

Family Lawyer at Tacoma, WA
Practice Areas: Family, Real Estate, Business ... +2 more

4717 S 19th St #109, Tacoma, WA

Virtual Consultation Available

About Nicole

Biography

Effective and efficient representation for family law, real estate, and civil litigation.

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Family 60%

This includes divorces, child support modifications, parenting plan modifications, relocation actions, drafting or reviewing prenuptial agreements, etc. Also, I practice collaborative family law as well.

22 years

60%
Business 10%

This includes forming business entities such as corporations or LLCs or reviewing stock purchase agreements. All litigation associated with a business dispute is included in the "litigation" practice area.

22 years

10%
Contracts and Agreements 10%

This includes drafting or reviewing a wide variety of contracts, such as non-compete agreements or commercial leases. All disputes associated with contracts would be included in the "litigation" practice area.

22 years

10%
Litigation 10%

Litigation includes most areas of practice, including real estate, business and contact disputes, as well employment disputes, landlord/tenant issues, etc.

22 years

10%
Real Estate 10%

This includes transactional work, such as drafting purchase and sale agreements, preparing or reviewing easements or lease/options, etc. All litigation associated with real estate is included in the "litigation" practice area.

22 years

10%

Fees and Rates

We have not found any cost information for this lawyer

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2023 2017 2015
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Silver Client Champion

Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 21 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 2004

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Bolan Law Group, P.S.

4717 S 19th St #109, Tacoma, WA, 98405

bolanlawgroup.com

Online Presence

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Nicole M. Bolan's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

47 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 17 reviews | Communication Style

Posted by Kathryn | October 31, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Tough Smart Competent

Nicole helped me navigate a contentious divorce process with a settlement I am so very grateful for. She was professional with opposing counsel and through all aspects of negotiations and mediation. I couldn’t be more pleased with the outcome. Available and compassionate with excellent communicati...on to my endless questions. Tough. Smart. Competent. She is a rock star.

Posted by Amanda | June 07, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

So Grateful to Have Found Her.

I was pretty strained attempting to handle my divorce, by the time I decided to pick up the phone and look for an attorney. I had spoken to a few and researched online before calling Nicole’s office. Kathy was so kind from the start and scheduled me a meeting in good time. Upon meeting Nicole it was ...clear she had a genuine concern for my well-being and that genuine concern never wavered after I retained her. Nicole and her team left no stone unturned. They have been extremely detailed and thorough. I’ve never been left feeling like more could have been done for me in my case. If I ever needed something clarified it was done right away, Nicole made sure I fully understood details before I made any decisions. She gave guidance without pushing me and because of that I was able to make the right decisions for myself through it all. Court was an overwhelming thought as I’d never stepped in one before and surely not for something so personal, but as proceedings began it was clear to me again that I had chosen a brilliant woman. It was empowering just sitting next to her while she expertly handled it all. She did not stop once court was over, she continued to assist in the never ending loose ends. Nicole and her team have been everything I needed and more in one of the most difficult times of my life. I am eternally grateful to have found her.

Posted by anonymous | November 13, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Divorce case

From our first meeting, I knew that Nicole was the attorney I wished to represent me. She offered solid advice after listening to the facts in my case. As my divorce wore on for over a year, she tried different approaches to reach settlement. She was always open to my ideas and the lines of commun...ication were excellent. She never delayed letting me know what was happening regarding my case. Three things were important to me in this divorce settlement and Nicole managed to win on all three points. The settlement was reached right before our court date. I could not be happier with the final outcome. I would characterize Nicole as very smart and knowledgeable in divorce law yet she was willing to ask her colleagues for advice when a we hit a "bump in the road" with our case. She fought for me to get a fair settlement and I would definitely hire her again.

Posted by anonymous | October 27, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Highly recommend Nicole and her office!!

Nicole has helped with custody issues twice now. Both times we have came to resolution before trial. One petition she got dismissed, and the second we were able to settle in mediation. Nicole never misled me with advice one single time. She is brutally honest about all directions my case could have g...one. I never received any surprises. She responds quickly to emails and messages and does her research prior to responding. Her office staff is just as amazing. Kathy at the front desk will put a smile on your face the minute you walk in the door! I would use Nicole if your looking for someone to help resolve a complicated custody battle!!

Posted by Leah | March 16, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Outstanding attorney

Nicole is an outstanding lawyer. From our very first meeting it was so easy to open up to her. She listened to all my concerns and was always there to help if I had questions. She's quick to respond and very knowledgeable. She was able to get me exactly what I wanted in my divorce case.

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Nicole M. Bolan's Lawyer Endorsements

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Linda Lysne

Family lawyer | Aug 03

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Jessica Shinego

Family lawyer | Mar 23

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Robert Ricketts

Family lawyer | May 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Heather Swann

Family lawyer | Apr 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Lindsay Camandona

Family lawyer | Mar 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Kristal Cowger

Unknown lawyer | Feb 04

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"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."

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Jonathan Blado

General practice lawyer | Nov 03

Relationship: Co-worker

"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."

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Arlene Joe

Family lawyer | Oct 08

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"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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David Lutz

Family lawyer | Aug 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Tim Friedman

Unknown lawyer | Jul 11

Relationship: Other

"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."

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John Stocks

Family lawyer | Jan 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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"

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Douglas Kiger

Family lawyer | Dec 20

Relationship: Co-worker

"Nicole is an excellent lawyer and regularly gets great reviews from happy clients."

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Leslie Bottimore

Divorce and separation lawyer | Nov 04

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Daniel Cook

Family lawyer | Sep 12

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"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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Michael Waddington

Family lawyer | Nov 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Linda Lysne

Estate planning lawyer

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Jessica Shinego

Child custody lawyer

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Robert Ricketts

Family lawyer

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Douglas Kiger

Real estate lawyer

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Heather Swann

Family lawyer

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Lindsay Camandona

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Amber Austin

Family lawyer

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Rachel Rolfs

Family lawyer

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Arlene Joe

Family lawyer

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David Lutz

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Kristal Cowger

Personal injury lawyer

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Tim Friedman

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Daniel Cook

Family lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

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 Professionals

Member

2008 - Present

Collaborative Professionals of Washington

Member

2004 - Present

Washington State Bar Association

Member

2004 - Present

Tacoma Pierce County Bar Association

Member

2008 - 2013

Collaborative Law Professionals of Pierce County

Executive Committee Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Tacoma Pierce County Small Business Incubator v. Kennedy, et al

Reversed and remanded.

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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

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