F. Timothy Nicholls

Tim Nicholls began his career as a trial attorney with the Internal Revenue Service before entering into private practice. In 1978, he was a founding partner of the firm that is now Nicholls & Crampton, P.A. For almost 50 years his practice has focused on matters relating to commercial and residential real estate transactions, estate planning and estate administration, wealth transfer, and general business and commercial matters. His knowledge of the area helps him to guide his clients through both residential and commercial real estate matters. Mr. Nicholls regularly assists clients in meeting their estate planning needs, in helping families through the administration of a loved one’s estate, in forming appropriate entities, such as limited liability companies and corporations, for their investments, and preparing various contracts and agreements for any number of transactions. His knowledge and experience allows him to evaluate his client’s most valuable assets and help them to understand the best way to protect them. Mr. Nicholls is licensed to practice in all North Carolina state courts, as well as the United States Tax Court. He is a member of both the Wake County Bar Association and the North Carolina Bar Association. He has been recognized as a Legal Elite in the areas of tax and estate planning, and received a Peer Review Rating of AV® Preeminent™ from Martindale-Hubbell®, which is the highest rating given for legal ability and ethical standards. Outside of his practice, Tim has held leadership positions in numerous community, church and social organizations. Tim is a native of Canton, North Carolina and received his undergraduate, with honors, and law degree from the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. He is married and has one child.