Nicole B. Kairys

Undergrad: University of Delaware, B.A. in Communications, Minor in Political Science, 1990

Law School: Delaware Law School, J.D., 1998

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 Allegheny County Bar Association, she proudly serves on the Executive Committee as Treasurer for the Family Law Section, as well as Co-Chair of the section's Opinions Committee. She also maintains an active role with the Collaborative Law Association of Southwestern Pennsylvania, amongst other organizations.

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. Oftentimes, these programs are presented to attorneys, providing them with continuing education credits. Highly-regarded by lawyers across the region, Nicole was named a 2025 Pennsylvania Super Lawyer, a peer influenced and research driven process awarding only the top 5% of lawyers across the state.

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