Shelly NichollsShelly Nicholls

Associate Attorney

Shelly holds a Bachelor of Arts in English from Emerson College and a Juris Doctor from Suffolk University Law School, both earned through full-tuition merit-based scholarships. Her academic journey led her to serve as a professor in the Department of Political Science, Law, and Global Studies at Framingham State University.

Throughout her law school tenure, Shelly actively participated in organizations such as the National Lawyers Guild, Women in Law, and OutLaw. Her involvement in these groups exemplifies her commitment to championing the rights and visibility of marginalized communities, including women and the LGBTQIA+ community, ensuring their enhanced access to legal education and representation within the legal system.

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    Andrew

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    Sara

  • “Nick did an amazing job with my custody case. ”

    Zina G.

  • “ I am extremely happy with my decision to stick with him!”

    Rachel

  • “Nick was able to understand my situation and to put my child’s best interests as the top priority.”

    Junru

  • “He has a great trial presence – professional and energetic.”

    Carolyn

  • “ Nick was very concise, decisive, strategic and professional in all aspects of his work.”

    Jeffery S.

  • “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

  • “ Takes pride in his work and is concerned to provide the best possible representation for his client. ”

    Doug

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    Linda

  • “I’ve learned to recognize young talent destined for great success in their field. Nick most definitely fits that description.”

    Jeff

  • “Extremely responsive and understanding, which is a breath of fresh air when dealing with a situation as stressful as a divorce.”

    Indhira

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    Griselle

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    Samantha

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