Atty. Gretchen Nicholson

Atty. Gretchen Nicholson

Gretchen Nicholson is a lawyer practicing matrimonial, family, real estate and 4 other areas of law. Gretchen received a A.B. degree from Cornell University, and has been licensed for 49 years.

Somers Somers 49 yrs experience 49 year
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Profile Summary

About Gretchen Nicholson at a glance

Gretchen Nicholson is a Dep. City Atty. based in Somers, New York. They have 49+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1977. Their practice focuses on divorce, family law, real estate, poa, and elder law. Admitted to practice in California (1977) and New York (1984). Educated at University of California Hastings College of the Law J.D. (—) and Cornell University A.B. (—). Serands clients in Somers, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Gretchen Nicholson is a lawyer practicing matrimonial, family, real estate and 4 other areas of law
  • Gretchen received a A.B. degree from Cornell University, and has been licensed for 49 years
  • Gretchen practices in Somers, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Gretchen Nicholson's Areas of Practice

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

Divorce

A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.

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Family Law

Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.

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Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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Power of Attorney

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Elder Law

Elder law attorneys for Medicaid planning, long-term care, guardianship, conservatorship, and elder abuse.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in New York

Practicing law in New York. Legal matters in New York are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Somers are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New York state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New York 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 New York courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Where is Gretchen Nicholson's law office located?
Gretchen Nicholson's law practice is located in Somers, New York. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Gretchen Nicholson handle?
Gretchen Nicholson focuses on divorce, family law, real estate, poa, elder law. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Gretchen Nicholson practiced law?
Gretchen Nicholson has 49+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1977.
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Education

University of California Hastings College of the Law J.D.
- In Progress
Cornell University A.B.
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1977
New York
Admitted: 1984

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