Atty. Nicole Schell Klapka

Atty. Nicole Schell Klapka

Nicole S. Klapka is a seasoned family law attorney licensed in Florida and Tennessee with more than 20 years of legal experience.

Knoxville Knoxville 32 yrs experience 32 year
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Profile Summary

About Nicole Schell Klapka at a glance

Nicole Schell Klapka is a Managing/Trial Attorney based in Knoxville, Tennessee, practicing at The Law Firm of Nicole S. Klapka, P.A.. They have 32+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1994. Their practice focuses on child custody, family law, child support, alimony, and adr. Admitted to practice in Florida (1994) and Tennessee (2018). Educated at University of Florida (J.D., 1992) and University of South Florida (B.A., 1989). Serands clients in Knoxville, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Nicole S. Klapka is a seasoned family law attorney licensed in Florida and Tennessee with more than 20 years of legal experience
  • A graduate of the University of Florida Levin College of Law and a former member of its trial competition team, she began her career as a prosecutor, specializing in domestic violence and sexual violence cases
  • After twelve years as a prosecutor, in 2005 she transitioned to family law, representing clients in divorces, paternity matters, dependency proceedings, and domestic violence cases, and serving as an attorney ad litem
  • Nicole combines confident courtroom advocacy, strategic negotiation, and compassionate problem-solving, earning a reputation for integrity, attention to detail, and creative solutions for complex family law issues
  • Outside of work she enjoys travel, hiking, sports, creative pursuits, and time with her family and dogs

Practice Areas Explained

Nicole Schell Klapka's Areas of Practice

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

Child Custody & Visitation

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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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Child Support

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Alimony / Spousal Support

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Mediation & Arbitration

Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Tennessee

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Nicole Schell Klapka

Where is Nicole Schell Klapka's law office located?
Nicole Schell Klapka's law practice is located in Knoxville, Tennessee. The firm is The Law Firm of Nicole S. Klapka, P.A.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Nicole Schell Klapka handle?
Nicole Schell Klapka focuses on child custody, family law, child support, alimony, adr. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Tennessee.
How long has Nicole Schell Klapka practiced law?
Nicole Schell Klapka has 32+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1994.
Where did Nicole Schell Klapka go to law school?
Nicole Schell Klapka earned their education at (J.D., 1992); (B.A., 1989).
How can I contact Nicole Schell Klapka for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Florida
- 1992
B.A.
University of South Florida
- 1989

Bar Admissions

Florida
Admitted: 1994
Tennessee
Admitted: 2018

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