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Nicole B. Kairys
Pittsburgh Office
Education
Undergrad: University of Delaware, B.A. in Communications, Minor in Political Science, 1990
Law School: Delaware Law School, J.D., 1998
Law School: Delaware Law School, J.D., 1998
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Introduction
Biography
With more than 25 years of experience in Family Law, Nicole joined GRB Law in the spring of 2023. She is well-known and respected throughout Western Pennsylvania for representing clients in all aspects of support, divorce, and custody matters, with a particular expertise in complex divorce matters, including equitable distribution and support matters that involve high net worth estates.
In addition to more traditional family-based matters, Nicole is also certified in the methods of Collaborative Law, is a trainer, a mediator and maintains an extensive appellate practice. Complimenting her family law practice, she also assists her clients with their estate planning needs.
An active member of the legal community, Nicole serves on numerous boards and committees. She currently serves as Co-Chair of the Opinions Committee of the ACBA's Family Law Section, as well as maintaining an active role with the Collaborative Law Association of Southwestern Pennsylvania, amongst others.
Just as active outside of the courts, she proudly serves as Secretary on the Board of Crisis Center North, a nonprofit organization that provides support and resources for victims of domestic violence in the Northern and Western suburbs of Pittsburgh.
Through her involvement with programming committees, Nicole has been involved with the preparation and presentation of numerous educational programs on various issues related to family law matters. These programs are oftentimes presented to attorneys, providing them with continuing education credits.
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In addition to more traditional family-based matters, Nicole is also certified in the methods of Collaborative Law, is a trainer, a mediator and maintains an extensive appellate practice. Complimenting her family law practice, she also assists her clients with their estate planning needs.
An active member of the legal community, Nicole serves on numerous boards and committees. She currently serves as Co-Chair of the Opinions Committee of the ACBA's Family Law Section, as well as maintaining an active role with the Collaborative Law Association of Southwestern Pennsylvania, amongst others.
Just as active outside of the courts, she proudly serves as Secretary on the Board of Crisis Center North, a nonprofit organization that provides support and resources for victims of domestic violence in the Northern and Western suburbs of Pittsburgh.
Through her involvement with programming committees, Nicole has been involved with the preparation and presentation of numerous educational programs on various issues related to family law matters. These programs are oftentimes presented to attorneys, providing them with continuing education credits.
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Supreme Court of Pennsylvania
United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania
United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Bar Association: Member of the Family Law Section, including the Rules Committee and the Support Guidelines Committee (2018-2021)
Allegheny County Bar Association: Family Law Section (Past Council Member, Co-Chair of the Programming Committee 2013-2017, Opinions Committee Co-Chair 2023, Programming Committee 2017-2020, Nominating Committee 2016 & 2018)
Collaborative Law Association of Southwestern Pennsylvania (CLASP): Executive Committee, Vice-Chair of the Policies and Procedures Committee (2016-2018), Programming Committee (2021-Present)
Matrimonial Inns of Court: Member (2000-2008, 2012-Present)
International Academy of Collaborative Professionals
Allegheny County Bar Association: Family Law Section (Past Council Member, Co-Chair of the Programming Committee 2013-2017, Opinions Committee Co-Chair 2023, Programming Committee 2017-2020, Nominating Committee 2016 & 2018)
Collaborative Law Association of Southwestern Pennsylvania (CLASP): Executive Committee, Vice-Chair of the Policies and Procedures Committee (2016-2018), Programming Committee (2021-Present)
Matrimonial Inns of Court: Member (2000-2008, 2012-Present)
International Academy of Collaborative Professionals
Crisis Center North: Board of Directors, Secretary
Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas Pro Bono Clinic: Volunteer
Neighborhood Legal Services of Western PA: Pro Bono PFA Program, Family Law Clinic, Custody Conciliation Program
University of Pittsburgh, Advanced Matrimonial Law Mock Trial (2015-2017)
Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas Pro Bono Clinic: Volunteer
Neighborhood Legal Services of Western PA: Pro Bono PFA Program, Family Law Clinic, Custody Conciliation Program
University of Pittsburgh, Advanced Matrimonial Law Mock Trial (2015-2017)
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