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Law Firm Overview

Complicated legal situations often involve more than meets the eye. An attorney can help clarify legal complexities in plain language so that you fully understand your situations and are empowered to make well-informed choices.

At the law office of Frances Nicotra, Esq., we work with vision and foresight to find legal solutions that fulfill the legal needs of our clients. We handle matters primarily in the areas of family law, employment discrimination, real estate and guardianships.

The law office of Frances Nicotra, Esq. was founded on core values such as:

Maintenance of Relationships. Frances Nicotra, Esq. knows a key element of her client's success is a successful relationship with the law firm. Every client she represents is her business partner.

Care and Commitment. Frances Nicotra, Esq. shows a level of care for each of her clients that is unparalleled. She realizes that in order to successfully represent each client, she gives each client attention and develops and understanding of what each client's legal situation is and how it is impacting his or her life.

Timeliness. In today's fast paced environment, timeliness is critical to success. When our client calls, we respond in a timely manner. Communication is the key to a meaningful relationship.

Bar Admissions

New York, 1992

New Jersey, 1992

Education

New York Law School, New York, New York, 1991 J.D. 

State University of New York, Stony Brook, New York, 1988 B.A. 

Professional Associations

Hudson County Bar Association Trustee

New Jersey State Bar Association, Hudson County Delegate

Areas of Practice

• Employment Law
• Discrimination and Sexual Harassment
• Whistleblower Protection
• Wrongful Termination
• Divorce and Family Law
• Child Custody, Visitation and Support
• Guardianships
• Criminal and DWI Defense
• Real Estate Closings and Transactions

Pro Bono Activities

• Northeast New Jersey Legal Services, pro bono representation of litigants in matrimonial and custody actions., 1992 - Present
• Assigned Counsel, Chancery Division, Surrogate Court, pro bono counself for vulnerable adults in guardianship actions., 1992 - Present

West Practice Categories

Administrative Law, Administrative Hearings & Adjudication, Administrative Investigations, Alternative Dispute Resolution, Arbitration, Mediation, Civil Rights, Age Discrimination, Disability & Illness Discrimination, Gay & Lesbian Rights, National Origin Discrimination, Race Discrimination, Religious Discrimination, Sex Discrimination, Sexual Harassment, Constitutional Law, Discrimination, Criminal Law, DUI/DWI, Drug Violations, Felonies, Misdemeanor, White Collar Crimes, Employment Law -- Employee, Americans with Disabilities Act -- Employee, Employment Discrimination -- Employee, Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) -- Employee, Sexual Harassment -- Employee, Whistleblower -- Employee, Wrongful Termination -- Employee, Estate Planning, Guardianships & Conservatorships, Living Wills, Family Law, Alimony & Spousal Support, Child Support, Custody & Visitation, Divorce, Domestic Violence & Neglect, Paternity, Prenuptial Agreements, Government Agencies & Programs, Litigation & Appeals, State Appellate Practice, State Trial Practice, Real Estate Law, Residential Real Estate