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Maribel N. Nicholson-Choice, Environmental Attorney in Tallahassee, Florida

Tallahassee, FL

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Maribel N. Nicholson-Choice is an attorney based in Tallahassee, FLORIDA. The practice focuses on Environmental.

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  • Handles Environmental matters from Tallahassee, FLORIDA.
  • Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Environmental Law (2026).

About Maribel N. Nicholson-Choice: Maribel N. Nicholson-Choice is an attorney based in Tallahassee, FLORIDA. The practice focuses on Environmental.

Areas of practice

Maribel's practice areas in Tallahassee

Maribel concentrates on environmental. Each area below outlines the kind of case Maribel handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

Environmental cases in Tallahassee, Florida

Maribel takes environmental matters in Tallahassee, Florida. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Maribel agrees to represent you.

Biography

Maribel N. Nicholson-Choice, environmental attorney serving Tallahassee

Maribel N. Nicholson-Choice is an attorney based in Tallahassee, FLORIDA. The practice focuses on Environmental. Maribel works from Tallahassee, Florida and takes on environmental matters across the region.

Maribel Nicholson-Choice's practice focuses on various aspects of environmental, real estate, and financial institution representations, and governmental affairs. Maribel had more than 20 years of experience negotiating and resolving complex environmental regulatory, permitting, and litigation matters.

Maribel's practice consists of environmental matters for financial institutions. She advises lending clients on environmental liability including permitting and remediation projects associated with collateral property subject to foreclosure proceedings. She advises clients on environmental aspects in real estate transactions, commercial foreclosure proceedings, bankruptcy cases, environmental investigations, remediation projects, brownfields development, and evaluating risks and costs associated with potential environmental cleanup and third-party liability. She also counsels clients on regulatory and permitting technical aspects of complex contamination remediation projects. Maribel's experience also includes negotiating settlement of all types of environmental violations with federal, state and municipal governmental agencies.

Maribel is AV Preeminent® rated, Martindale-Hubbell's highest available rating of legal ability and ethics

Maribel's approach to environmental cases

Maribel Nicholson-Choice's practice focuses on various aspects of environmental, real estate, and financial institution representations, and governmental affairs. Maribel had more than 20 years of experience negotiating and resolving complex environmental regulatory, permitting, and litigation matters. Maribel's practice consists of environmental matters for financial institutions. She advises…

The kind of cases Maribel takes

Maribel reviews new inquiries case-by-case for environmental matters in Tallahassee and the surrounding Florida area.

Credentials

Credentials — where Maribel studied and practices

  • University of Miami School of Law

    J.D. · 1990

  • Barry University

    BS · 1987

Jurisdictions

Maribel's state bar admissions

  • Florida, The Florida

    ACTIVE

Maribel studied at J.D. in University of Miami School of Law and BS in Barry University.

Law school and academic background

Maribel completed J.D. in University of Miami School of Law and BS in Barry University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Maribel runs in Florida is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Recognition

Maribel's legal honors and published work

Maribel has received 9 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.

  • Best Lawyers in America — Environmental Law

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Natural Resources Law

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Land Use and Zoning Law

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Land Use and Zoning

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Awards:

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — The Florida Bar Environmental and Land Use Law Section's "Judy Florence Memorial Outstanding Service Award"

    2026

Legal awards and honors

Best Lawyers in America — Environmental Law (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Natural Resources Law (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Land Use and Zoning Law (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus: (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Land Use and Zoning (2026).

Locations

Maribel N. Nicholson-Choice's office in Tallahassee

Maribel's primary office is at 101 East College Avenue, Tallahassee, Florida, 32301. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

101 East College Avenue

Tallahassee, Florida 32301

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Hiring guide

How to hire Maribel N. Nicholson-Choice — what to expect in your first consultation

Working with a new environmental attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Maribel usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Consultation formats and pricing

Maribel charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Maribel's office.

What to bring to your first meeting

Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Maribel will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a environmental attorney in Tallahassee, Florida

A short list to run through before you commit: How many environmental matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?

Fees & payment

Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Maribel

Maribel discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in environmental practice — ask which fits.

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every environmental matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Maribel confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

Maribel's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many environmental practices work with clients on structured schedules.

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Maribel N. Nicholson-Choice

  • How much does it cost to hire Maribel for a environmental case?

    Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Maribel walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

  • Does Maribel offer a free consultation?

    Maribel charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Maribel's office. Some environmental attorneys offer free consults — check Maribel's current terms during booking.

  • How long do environmental cases in Florida typically take?

    Simple environmental matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Maribel gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

  • Can Maribel take my case if I'm outside Tallahassee?

    Maribel is licensed in Florida. Matters governed by Florida law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Maribel will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.

  • What should I bring to my first meeting with Maribel?

    Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Maribel will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

  • Is Maribel accepting new environmental clients right now?

    Maribel's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

Areas served

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