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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- 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.
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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
Environmental attorneys serving Tallahassee, Miami and Tampa in Florida
Maribel handles environmental matters throughout Florida. Each city below is a direct link into the search page for verified environmental attorneys in that community.
- Tallahassee4,383 attorneys
- Miami15,918 attorneys
- Tampa9,739 attorneys
- Orlando7,352 attorneys
- Fort Lauderdale6,726 attorneys
- Jacksonville5,497 attorneys
- West Palm Beach3,699 attorneys
- Boca Raton3,668 attorneys
- Coral Gables3,397 attorneys
- Naples2,155 attorneys
- St Petersburg2,098 attorneys
- Sarasota1,994 attorneys
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