Nick is particularly well-suited to his work, not only because of his technical skills, sound judgment and subject matter knowledge, but also because of his compassion and humanity. He appreciates that his clients often meet with him during a difficult time or are discussing extremely personal and sensitive matters, whether they are planning for their legacy or succession, seeking help with their disabled family member or trying to understand a late loved one’s plans and administering their estate.
With an open ear, a steady hand and a penchant for bringing clarity to complexity, Nick serves as an ally, advisor and advocate for clients of all means and backgrounds. When developing sophisticated asset protection and tax mitigation strategies for high-net-worth individuals, protecting the rights, dignity and well-being of the most vulnerable or leveraging his courtroom acumen, Nick is steadfast in his commitment to his clients and relentless in working to achieve their goals.
Nick’s professional background speaks to both his talents and inclinations and established a firm and relevant foundation for his current practice. As a staff attorney for the Probate Division of Cook County, he wrote more than 70 opinions on highly contested estate matters, providing him with keen behind-the-bench insights as to how best to advance his clients’ interests in the courtroom. Nick was entrusted with a heavy workload comprising some of the toughest cases on the docket, and his dedication and creativity were indispensable as he spearheaded his division’s adaptation to the challenges of the pandemic. After leaving the court, Nick joined a boutique estate administration and litigation firm where he represented clients in routine and contested estate matters. He also worked at a multinational law firm where he advised high-net-worth clients on how to achieve their wealth transfer goals.
Prior to attending law school, Nick was a member of AmeriCorps, a federal program for national service and volunteerism, working in a 6th-grade classroom. Nick utilizes his teaching experience to effectively communicate and connect with clients, taking complex concepts and distilling them into concise, understandable narratives.