Atty. Cara Sue Nicklas

Atty. Cara Sue Nicklas

Research Editor, Oklahoma City University Law Review, 1988-1990.

Edmond Edmond 36 yrs experience 36 year
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Profile Summary

About Cara Sue Nicklas at a glance

Cara Sue Nicklas is a Partner based in Edmond, Oklahoma, practicing at McAlister, McAlister, Baker & Nicklas PLLC. They have 36+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1990. Their practice focuses on contracts, trusts, probate, estate planning, and employment. Admitted to practice in Oklahoma (1990), U.S. District Court, Western District of Oklahoma (1990), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Oklahoma (1994), and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Oklahoma (1996). Educated at Oklahoma City University School of Law (J.D., 1990) and University of Oklahoma (B.A., 1986). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Active member of American Bar Association. Serands clients in Edmond, OK and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

Research Editor, Oklahoma City University Law Review, 1988-1990

Practice Areas Explained

Cara Sue Nicklas's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Cara Sue Nicklas handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Contracts

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Trusts

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Probate

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Estate Planning & Probate

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Employment Law

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Oklahoma

Practicing law in Oklahoma. Legal matters in Oklahoma are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Edmond are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Oklahoma state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Oklahoma brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Oklahoma courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Cara Sue Nicklas

Where is Cara Sue Nicklas's law office located?
Cara Sue Nicklas's law practice is located in Edmond, Oklahoma. The firm is McAlister, McAlister, Baker & Nicklas PLLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Cara Sue Nicklas handle?
Cara Sue Nicklas focuses on contracts, trusts, probate, estate planning, employment. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Oklahoma.
How long has Cara Sue Nicklas practiced law?
Cara Sue Nicklas has 36+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1990.
Where did Cara Sue Nicklas go to law school?
Cara Sue Nicklas earned their education at (J.D., 1990); (B.A., 1986).
How can I contact Cara Sue Nicklas for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Cara Sue Nicklas received?
Cara Sue Nicklas's notable recognition includes: Peer Reviewed.

Education

J.D.
Oklahoma City University School of Law
- 1990
B.A.
University of Oklahoma
- 1986

Awards

Peer Reviewed

Bar Admissions

Oklahoma
Admitted: 1990
U.S. District Court, Western District of Oklahoma
Admitted: 1990
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Oklahoma
Admitted: 1994
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Oklahoma
Admitted: 1996
U.S. Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit
Admitted: 1998

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