Nicole B. Erickson, Attorney at Law, P.C. is a distinguished law firm specializing in tax and estate planning, offering sophisticated legal counsel to clients in Oregon, Washington, and Texas. The firm stands out for its strategic, results-driven approach and the founder’s advanced technical expertise in taxation, backed by an LLM from NYU School of Law and over a decade of high-stakes experience.
Nicole Erickson brings unparalleled energy and a wealth of experience from her background serving ultra-high net worth clients and handling multi-billion-dollar tax disputes. The firm focuses on delivering timely, practical solutions that help clients avoid conflicts, minimize tax liabilities, and plan effectively for the future. It is particularly adept at serving business owners, high-net-worth individuals, families, and same-sex couples with complex asset and succession planning needs.
Services Offered
- Tax Attorney Services
- Estate Planning Attorney Services
- Business Law
- Probate
- Contract Negotiation
- Entity Formation, Selection, and Maintenance
- Sales Structuring (Asset Purchase and Stock or Membership Interest Purchase Agreements)
- Business Disputes and Litigation
- Trademarks and Copyrights
- Letters of Intent
- Nondisclosure/Noncompete Agreements
- Independent Contractor and Employee Agreements
- Leases and Landlord-Tenant Issues
- FEDs (Forcible Entry and Detainer)
- Post Judgment Collection and Garnishments
- Wills and Trusts
- Trust and Estate Litigation
- Elder Abuse Cases
- Guardianship/Conservatorship
- Charitable Planning
- Business Succession Planning
- Estate/Gift/GST Tax Planning
- Charitable Trusts (CRATs, CRUTs, NIMCRUTs, CLATs, CLUTs)
- Grantor Trusts (IDGTs, GRATs, Qualified Personal Residence Trusts or QPRTs)
- Irrevocable Life Insurance Trusts (ILITs)
- Gifting Trusts
- Family Limited Partnership Planning
- Asset Protection Strategies
- Blended Family Planning
- Same-Sex Couples Planning
- IRS Notices, Liens, Levies, and Audits
- Collection Matters
- Installment Agreements
- Offers in Compromise
- Lien Removal
- Representation for Oregon Department of Revenue Matters
- Representation for Washington Department of Revenue Matters
The firm is licensed to practice in Oregon, Washington, and Texas, serving clients from its Portland office and remotely. Nicole Erickson is an active member of multiple bar associations, has received professional recognition such as Super Lawyers in Tax for 2023, and is committed to advocacy for veterans and first responders through volunteer work and board service.
