Nicole Roland

SOLICITOR

Nicole Roland

Nicole practices exclusively in Family Law, having done so since her admission to practice in 2016, in both the Supreme Court of New South Wales and High Court of Australia. Nicole has a wide range of experience, including children’s and property matters, divorce, child support and financial agreements.

Nicole is a passionate advocate for her clients and is committed to assisting them to effectively navigate the challenges and complexities of our family law system. She has a proven track record of finalising her client’s matters through negotiated outcomes in a cost-effective manner, often via dispute resolution methods. Nicole is an experienced litigator and should court proceedings become necessary, she will tirelessly advance and promote her client’s case with meticulous preparation, strategic initiative, thoroughness and care.

Nicole’s strong relationships with her clients are her priority. She has the expertise, experience and empathy to actively listen to her clients’ individual needs and to tailor personalised solutions and pathways which align with their unique goals and objectives. She recognises that each person values different things, and that it is important to work together to achieve the best possible outcome for each individual client.

Nicole will always strive to ensure that her clients’ stress is minimised, while keeping them informed and constantly updated through her empathetic and straightforward communication style. She is consistently praised by her clients as an effective ally in what is possibly one of the most stressful events of their lives.

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NICOLE ROLAND

Qualifications

Bachelor of Arts (Sociology & Social Policy), University of Sydney.
Bachelor of Laws, University of New South Wales, Sydney.
Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice, College of Law.
Master of Applied Law (Family Law), College of Law.

Before Whiteleys

Nicole has practiced in a wide range of family law matters in several firms within the Central West. She has represented many clients in private practice, including previously as a Family Law Panel Solicitor for the Legal Aid Commission, across the Blue Mountains, Central West and beyond.

What her clients say

“Nicole is warm and caring but extremely knowledgeable and strong in her job”.
Ms. B

“Nicole, hard to find words significant enough to describe my appreciation and gratitude for everything you have done. You are very good at your job and a substantial asset to your firm. Thank you for doing such a great job keeping me ‘reasonably’ sane and measured throughout this journey”.
Mr. M

“Nicole, thank you so much for your advice, support and guidance over the past 12 months. Because you listened to me, my daughter and I have a secure future together and I cannot thank you enough for having my back all the way along. You do your job with professionalism, but also with care and compassion, and I am so glad to have had you represent me and be a voice for my daughter and I. Thank you”.
Ms. D

When she’s not at Whiteleys

Nicole loves overseas travel and exploring new places, ways of living and cultures. She is always busy planning the next destination and itinerary and looking for an adventure to be had. If she isn’t overseas, or planning to be overseas, she is likely to be undertaking some form of further education or study.

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