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Kelcey Nichols

Managing Shareholder

Contact Information
Email: knichols@garfieldhecht.com
Phone: 970-425-8119
Fax: 970-925-3008

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Education

University of Washington School of Law, 2007 
Barnard College, Columbia University, B.A. 1997 
(Phi Beta Kappa, magna cum laude, Departmental Honors) 

Court Admissions

Colorado State and Federal Courts (2011)
New Mexico State and Federal Courts (2007) 

Bar Associations
& Professional Societies

Colorado Bar Association
New Mexico Bar Association
9th Judicial District Bar Association
Pitkin County Bar Association 

Practice Areas

Real Estate, Small Business, Estate Planning

Kelcey Nichols

Rated by Super Lawyers

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Experience

Kelcey joined Garfield & Hecht in 2020 and became the firm’s Managing Shareholder on June 1, 2023.

Kelcey’s practice focuses on real estate acquisitions and sales, small business transactions, and estate planning for business owners. Her clients include private land-owners, small businesses, and start-up companies. Her transactional work is informed by a strong background in litigation and business. 

Kelcey maintains the AV Preeminent Rating, Martindale-Hubbell’s highest possible rating for both ethical standards and legal ability. She was named as a Rising Star by Super Lawyers in the area of real estate in 2019, 2020, and 2021 (a recognition given to only 2.5% of attorneys in Colorado). 
 
Kelcey was a founding partner at Wood Nichols, LLC in Carbondale, Colorado. She previously litigated property disputes with the Simons Firm, LLP in New Mexico. Prior to becoming an attorney, Kelcey worked for media-related start-up companies in New York and Colorado. She is a native of Colorado and grew up in the Roaring Fork Valley.  

Community Involvement

 Carbondale Chamber of Commerce, President (Board Member since 2016)     The Acequia Project, Supervising Attorney (2015-2019)                                     Roaring Fork Leadership, Class of 2014                                                       CLEER (Board Member, 2014-2017)                                                                       Mock Trial Coach (2013)                                                                                   Immigrant Family Advocacy Project, Student Advocate (2005-2007)               Berman Environmental Law Clinic (2006-2007)                                                   Senior Articles Editor, Shidler Journal for Law, Technology and Commerce (2006-   2007) 

Published Articles/Speaking Engagements

Client Confidentiality, Professional Privilege and Online Communication:  Potential Implications of the Barton Decision, 3 Shidler J.L. Com. & Tech. 10 (Feb. 14, 2007)at  http://www.lctjournal.washington.edu/Vol3/a0101Nichols.html 

Hiding Evidence from the Boss:  Attorney-Client Privilege and Company Computers, 3 Shidler J.L. Com. & Tech. 6 (Dec.4, 2006) at http://www.lctjournal.washinton.edu/Vol3/a006Nichols.htl 

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