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Currently my practice consists mainly of family law, employment law and general civil litigation. Having worked in Human Resources Management for seven years prior to becoming a lawyer, I understand the complex legal issues in representing workers in wage dispute claims and victims of discrimination, sexual harassment or wrongful termination
Previously I was employed with the US Department of Labor Employee Benefit Security Administration providing information, guidance, and enforcement on rights, benefits and obligations under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA).
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Chat withState: Washington
Acquired: 2012
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1700 Hudson Street Third Floor., P.O. Box 1549, Longview, WA, 98632-7934
11 Client Reviews
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Posted by anonymous | June 02, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
unprofessional manner lawyer and law firm
My ex-partner filed a separation case online, and I was unaware that it had been initiated in Wahkiakum County, despite both of us residing in Seattle. To address this, I retained Walstead Law Firm to assist in transferring the case to King County. Despite numerous discussions with Nicole, my case...
Posted by anonymous | October 14, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Family law
Ms. Tideman Why is it 5 years and I still don't have a divorce? The only time I got anything I needed was when I went to court alone. He STILL HAS ALL THE MONEY! I spent money on all the documents your assistant created and it was never filed in court. Only thing filed was your attorney fees. Flims...
Posted by anonymous | April 08, 2021 | Hired Attorney
Highly recommend!
A very dear friend of mine has hired Nicole and can’t stop talking about what a breath of fresh air she has been. Thank you Nicole for giving my family hope again. You’re so appreciated!
Posted by Becca | April 05, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
A force to be reckoned with.
Nichole is, by far, one of the most powerful woman I've ever seen in a court room. She is courteous and kind but stands strong when it counts. If you're looking for an attorney who gets things done and genuinely cares about her clients, Nichole is the attorney you want.
Posted by anonymous | January 02, 2021 | Child Custody
Stands up for abusers
She stood up for and defended a highly abusive person, and gave him custody of kids that he threatened to punch in a daily basis. After she won the case she refused to be a part in anything that she was supposed to.
Family lawyer
2012 - Present
Associate, Walstead Mertsching
2010 - 2012
Benefits Advisor, US Department of Labor - EBSA
2015 - Present
Washington Employment Lawyers AssociationMember
2014 - Present
Cowlitz Wahkiakum County Bar AssociationSecretary/Treasurer
2012 - Present
Washington State Bar AssociationMember
2012
JD - Juris Doctor
2002
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2015
Marijuana in the Workplace
2015
Marijuana in the Workplace
2014
Employee Handbooks
English