OUR TEAM
Kristin Nicklas
ATTORNEY
BIO
A Franklin County native, Attorney Nicklas is devoted to servicing the legal needs of her community. Attorney Nicklas began her legal career as a law clerk for former President Judge Douglas W. Herman, gaining invaluable experience and guidance regarding both civil and criminal matters. Attorney Nicklas worked as a solo practitioner before forming Nicklas & Snyder in 2022.
Prior to entering law school Attorney Nicklas was a staff accountant for a regional accounting firm. Attorney Nicklas possesses a unique skillset with both her accounting and legal education and experience. This unique skillset allows her to assist her clients more effectively and efficiently with financial and legal issues such as Real Estate Law, Settlements &Title Insurance, Wills, Trusts & Estate Planning and Estate Administration & Probate. Attorney Nicklas is a licensed title agent and regularly assists clients with real estate transactions and settlements.
Formerly the Support Master for Franklin County, Attorney Nicklas presided over child and spousal support appeals. Attorney Nicklas has been recognized by the Franklin County Bar Association for her dedication to pro bono legal services in Franklin County.
Attorney Nicklas resides in Chambersburg with her husband, John, and their four children.
EDUCATION
The Pennsylvania State University, 2005
B.S. Accounting
Widener University School of Law, 2010
Juris Doctorate
BAR ADMISSIONS
Pennsylvania 2010
MEMBERSHIP AFFILIATIONS:
Franklin County Bar Association
Pennsylvania Bar Association
Pennsylvania Land Title Association
HANNAH SCHMIDT
LEGAL ASSISTANT
BIO
Hannah joined the firm in 2020, bringing her expansive knowledge and experience in customer service to the clients of Nicklas Law Office. Prior to joining the firm, Hannah worked for a human services organization.
Hannah user her considerable multitasking skills and attention to detail to help clients in the sale and purchase of real estate and the estate administration process by providing detailed support to clients. Hannah is a notary public.
Hannah resides in Fayetteville with her husband, Taylor, and their fur child, Willow.
MEMBERSHIP AFFILIATIONS:
Exchange Club of Chambersburg