Nicole K. Habl, Attorney-at-Law
Law Offices of Nicole K. Habl, P.A.
599 Atlantic Blvd. Ste #6
Atlantic Beach, Florida 32233
First Coast Collaborative Family Law, Inc.
Providing a cooperative divorce process for Northeast Florida
Education
Brooklyn Law School, Brooklyn, New York
- Awarded Juris Doctor Degree, May 1999
- Member of the Student Bar Association,
- Chairperson of Student and Academics Affairs, and Yearbook Editor.
Florida State University, Tallahassee, Florida
- Awarded Bachelor of Science, cum laude, May 1996
- Dean’s List 1995, 1996;
- Recipient of the Seminole Torchbearer’s Leadership Recognition;
- Volunteer Peer Educator of HIV and AIDS Thagard Student Health Center,
Licenses/Admissions/Professional Affiliations
- 1999 New York & New Jersey Bar
- 2000 Florida Bar
- 2005 Georgia Bar
- 2009 California Bar (pending)
Organization Membership / Community Involvement
- 4th Judicial Circuit Guardian Ad Litem
- Jacksonville Women’s Lawyers Association Board Member (past)
- Jacksonville Beach Bar Association Board Member (present)
- Georgia Bar Young Lawyer Division Executive Counsel (present)
- Florida Family Law Section Membership Committee
- New York City Bar Association Member
- Jacksonville Bar Association Member (past)
Continuing Education
- Collaborative Divorce Interdisciplinary Training
- Elder Law – The Alzheimer’s and Aging Process
- Criminal Law – Master of DUI Training
- Georgia Family Law Institute and Psychological Association Joint Conference
Employment
Law Office of Nicole K. Habl, P.A., Atlantic Beach, Florida
Sole practitioner January 2006 – Present
- Concentrating primarily on family law and criminal defense; aiding Florida & Georgia families through the pitfalls of dissolution, custody, paternity, DCF Shelter issues, adoption, pre-nuptials and wills. Maintain a devoted criminal defense case load ranging from simple traffic issue to complex matters of Civil Rights.
Stiles, Taylor and Grace, P.A., Jacksonville, Florida
ASSOCIATE February 2003 – February 2006
- Represented Employer/Carrier/Service Agent in statewide Worker’s Compensation defense firm. Traveled throughout north and central Florida meeting with employers ranging from corporations to “mom and pop” storefronts. Simultaneously maintained approximately 100 files, conducting depositions of claimants, physicians and industry professionals. Attended mediation conferences and successfully conducted settlement negotiations, resolving pending issues with opposing counsel. Appeared in multiple venues for motion practice and first chair trial experience at Final Merit Hearings.
Kings County District Attorney’s Office, Brooklyn, New York
ASSISTANT DISTRICT ATTORNEY August 1999 - to August 2002
CRIMINAL COURT ASSISTANT
- Managed a heavy caseload of prosecutions from drafting of the complaint through trial. Conducted plea negotiations with opposing counsel. Developed trial strategies including, preparation of civilian and police witnesses for trial testimony and the production of demonstrative evidence to enhance cases.
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE ASSISTANT
- Interviewed and developed a working relationship with victims of crime who have history of abusive relationships. Worked with Family Court liaisons and social workers to develop plans to limit risk of continued exposure to abusive relationships on a case-by-case basis.
GRAND JURY ASSISTANT
- Presented indictments to the Grand Jury, worked with the New York Police Department and civilian crime victims. Honed witness preparation skills.
INVESTIGATION ASSISTANT
- Traveled to precincts and high profile crime scenes, including homicides, rapes, robberies, arson, and burglaries. Worked with NYPD specialized units to support cases from the initial evidence gathering stage. Conducted interviews with eyewitnesses and victims of crime. Applied techniques learned in the field to individual case assessment at every level.
Law Office Of David Breitbart, New York, New York
Law Intern june - August 1997
- Boutique white-collar criminal defense firm, specializing in high profile federal defendants. Second chaired founding attorney in federal drug cases, prepared legal memorandum on search and seizure issues, addressed First Amendment freedom of religious expression issues and developed interpersonal skills with an eclectic group of attorneys.