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Nicole Valdez
also known as Nicole Marie Vaswig
About Nicole
Biography
Nicole M. Valdez joined Comfort Davies Smith & Crawford P.S. in September 2021 after two years of practice at the Washington State Attorney General's Office. She returned to her prior practice area, Elder Law. She has extensive experience in matters involving trusts, estates, powers of attorney, vulnerable adults, and incapacitated individuals.
Practice Areas
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Practice Area
Elder Law
100%
10 years
Fees and Rates
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Licensed in Washington for 10 years
State: Washington
Acquired: 2015
No misconduct found
Licensed in Connecticut for 11 years
State: Connecticut
Acquired: 2014
No misconduct found
Location
Comfort Davies Smith & Crawford P.S.
1901 65th Avenue West, Suite 200, Fircrest, WA, 98466
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Posted by Elaine | March 14, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Probate
Caring, knowledgeable, tough attorney
I hired Nicole during a difficult time (the settlement of my mother's estate). Through all the sibling shananagins, Nicole helped me keep a clear head. She was tough and held everyone to their responsibilities. In the end, this helped to keep the family peace. I believe I would have been cheated out ...
Nicole Valdez's Lawyer Endorsements
"I have worked together and as opposing counsel on several matters with Nicole. She advocates for her clients, and she is respectful to the attorney on the other side. This helps her keep the issue focused on what her clients actually need, getting great results. She does not run from a fight and is highly regarded by the court."
Andrea Lauritzen
Elder law lawyer
Experience
Honors
2020
Volunteer Individual Attorney of the Year, Tacoma Pierce County Bar Association
Work Experience
2021 - Present
Attorney, Comfort Davies Smith & Crawford P.S.
2020 - 2021
Assistant Attorney General, Washington State Office of the Attorney General
2015 - 2020
Associate Attorney, Robin H. Balsam, P.S.
2013 - 2014
Law Clerk, Law Office of Elizabeth Adams
Associations
2015 - Present
Pierce County Bar AssociationMember
2015 - Present
Tacoma Pierce County Bar Association, Young Lawyers SectionMember
2015 - Present
Washington State Bar Association, Elder Law SectionMember
2015 - Present
Washington State Bar AssociationMember
2015 - Present
Tacoma Pierce County Bar Association, Volunteer Legal Services Committee
2018 - 2020
Tacoma Pierce County Bar Association Guardianship CommitteeCo-chair
2016 - 2020
American Inns of CourtMember
Education
2013
University of Connecticut School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2009
St Mary's College of California
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2022
Pierce County Bar Association Guardianship CLE
UGA: Other Protective Arrangements
2016
NALS of Pierce County's May Membership Meeting
Vulnerable Adults
Languages
English