About Attorney Nicholas Halks

Providing Sound Guidance for Your Family Law Case in Massachusetts

Nicholas Halks is one of the top domestic relations trial attorneys in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, specializing in handling high stakes litigation.

Recent victories include:

Winning $260,000 in damages (including punitive) after a nine-day jury trial in the Superior Court for a woman being sexually harassed by her employer
A removal ("relocation") trial where the parties shared physical custody
Winning sole physical custody for a Father after a two day trial
Winning 60% of the marital estate for a Wife who was the victim of adultery in a long-term marriage.

Having conducted approximately fifty civil trials to judgment/verdict, Halks is experienced with litigating a case from start to finish. Coupled with his high energy, prowess, and oral persuasion skills, Halks is an extremely formidable lawyer, whose reputation for excellence is well known in Essex, Middlesex, Norfolk, Plymouth, and Suffolk Counties.

Skilled Inside & Outside The Courtroom

Although Halks is more than capable of winning at trial, he is also a shrewd and skilled negotiator, who is willing to sit down and hammer out an amicable agreement without the need of the Court. A litigator at heart, Mr. Halks enjoys the "Arena," better known as the Courtroom, as that is where he excels based on his superior oral and written communication skills, honed by hard work and experience. Halks is entirely capable of achieving maximum results with or without a battle in a Courtroom.

Halks is the Winner of the AVVO Client's Choice Award for Six Straight Years, as well as numerous other awards.

Memberships:

Massachusetts Bar Association
Norfolk Bar Association
Middlesex Bar Association
Lawrence Bar Association
Justinian Law Society of Massachusetts
Newburyport Bar Association

Education:

J.D. from The Massachusetts School of Law
- Editor of the Student Journal, The Verdict
- Host of the televised debate show, Final Adjudication
- Winner of two CALI Awards for Excellence
B.S. from the University of South Carolina
- Attended on an academic scholarship

Nicholas is also a graduate of Central Catholic High School in Lawrence, and grew up in nearby Andover, Massachusetts. When he is not working, he enjoys spending time with his family, horse riding, tennis, and the outdoors.

Contact The Halks Law Firm at (781) 995-0107 to setup a case evaluation.

Unbreakable Bonds Built with Previous Clients

Hear What They Have to Say

“Thank you Nick for your support and encouragement through such a difficult time in my life. My appreciation is beyond words.”
T.J.
“Nick was able to understand my situation and to put my child’s best interests as the top priority.”
Junru
“I absolutely recommend Nick to anyone searching for a highly experienced and skilled family lawyer with an impressive success record who cares about his clients.”
Mark
“I am very thankful and cannot thank Nick enough for going to bat for me.”
Cliff
“Nicholas exceeded all my expectation, Including the settlement.”
Pamela
“Attorney Nick Halks walks it like he talks it.”
Former Client
“The service was phenomenal I couldn't be more pleased.”
Griselle
“Nick did an amazing job with my custody case. ”
Zina G.
“He was effective, honest, direct, extremely knowledgeable of the law and most of all confident.”
Ronna
“His support and his ability to see my concerns as important to him made my experience beyond comfortable”
Ashley
“Extremely responsive and understanding, which is a breath of fresh air when dealing with a situation as stressful as a divorce.”
Indhira
“He doesn’t back down or make promises he can’t make come true.”
Savanna
“ Nick was very concise, decisive, strategic and professional in all aspects of his work.”
Jeffery S.
“ I am extremely happy with my decision to stick with him!”
Rachel
“He was extremely helpful, knowledgeable, and honest with me about my case and my chances for success. ”
Stephanie

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