Atty. Nicholas J Gottwald

Atty. Nicholas J Gottwald

Nicholas Gottwald is an Associate Attorney at Nelson, Taylor & Associates. He specializes in family law, divorce and custody disputes, contract issues, estate planning, criminal defense, and traffic violations.

Salt Lake City Salt Lake City 13 yrs experience 13 year
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Profile Summary

About Nicholas J Gottwald at a glance

Nicholas J Gottwald is a divorce, child custody, trusts, family law, and estate planning attorney based in Salt Lake City, Utah, practicing at Nelson Taylor & Associate, PLLC. They have 13+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2013. Admitted to practice in Utah (2013). Educated at University of Utah S.J. Quinney College of Law (JD, 2013) and University of Utah Class of 2013 (—). Serands clients in Salt Lake City, UT and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Nicholas Gottwald is an Associate Attorney at Nelson, Taylor & Associates
  • He specializes in family law, divorce and custody disputes, contract issues, estate planning, criminal defense, and traffic violations
  • Mr. Gottwald was born and raised in Salt Lake City and graduated with his Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science from Brigham Young University
  • He worked at the Department of Homeland Security, United States Citizenship Immigration Services, in Washington D.C., as an intern while earning his undergraduate degree, and was inspired to attend law school after observing the importance of law first hand
  • Mr. Gottwald returned to Utah in 2010 and began attending the University of Utah, S.J
  • Quinney College of Law, and began working as a Law Clerk with Nelson, Taylor & Associates in 2011
  • He was admitted to practice law in the state of Utah, in October 2013
  • Mr. Gottwald enjoys working with people and helping them through some of the most difficult times of their lives, which is reflected in his many positive online reviews and his Top Pro awards from for 2016, 2017, and 2018
  • He is adept at finding legal solutions by maximizing the protection afforded by Utah statutory and case law
  • He finds great satisfaction in vigorously representing his client’s interest, whether they be the custody and care of their children or the division of assets

Practice Areas Explained

Nicholas J Gottwald's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Nicholas J Gottwald 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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Child Custody & Visitation

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Trusts

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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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Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Utah

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Nicholas J Gottwald

Where is Nicholas J Gottwald's law office located?
Nicholas J Gottwald's law practice is located in Salt Lake City, Utah. The firm is Nelson Taylor & Associate, PLLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Nicholas J Gottwald handle?
Nicholas J Gottwald focuses on divorce, child custody, trusts, family law, estate planning. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Utah.
How long has Nicholas J Gottwald practiced law?
Nicholas J Gottwald has 13+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2013.
Where did Nicholas J Gottwald go to law school?
Nicholas J Gottwald earned their education at (JD, 2013); (—).
How can I contact Nicholas J Gottwald for a consultation?
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Education

JD
University of Utah S.J. Quinney College of Law
- 2013
University of Utah Class of 2013
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

Utah
Admitted: 2013

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