
Nicole Orue, Business Attorney in Riverside, California
focused on Business, Employment, and Litigation
AttorneyatVarner Brandt Llp
Riverside, CA
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Nicole Orue is an attorney based in Riverside, CA. The practice focuses on Business, Employment, and Litigation. Currently practicing at Varner Brandt Llp.
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- Handles Business, Employment, and Litigation matters from Riverside, CA.
About Nicole Orue: Nicole Orue is an attorney based in Riverside, CA. The practice focuses on Business, Employment, and Litigation. Currently practicing at Varner Brandt Llp.
Areas of practice
Legal matters Nicole takes on
Nicole concentrates on business, employment, and litigation. Each area below outlines the kind of case Nicole handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
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Business cases in Riverside, California
Nicole takes business matters in Riverside, California. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Nicole agrees to represent you.
Employment cases in Riverside, California
Nicole takes employment matters in Riverside, California. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Nicole agrees to represent you.
Litigation cases in Riverside, California
Nicole takes litigation matters in Riverside, California. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Nicole agrees to represent you.
Biography
Meet Nicole Orue — business lawyer in Riverside
Nicole Orue is an attorney based in Riverside, CA. The practice focuses on Business, Employment, and Litigation. Currently practicing at Varner Brandt Llp.
Nicole Varner Orue is an attorney in the Varner & Brandt’s Riverside office. Her practice areas include Labor & Employment and Business Litigation.
Nicole received her Bachelor of Arts degree, magna cum laude, in Liberal Studies and Art History with a minor in French from the University of Notre Dame. She earned her Juris Doctorate degree from University of California, Hastings College of Law. Prior to joining Varner & Brandt, Nicole was a Deputy District Attorney for the County of Orange. During her 11-year tenure as a prosecutor, Nicole tried numerous jury trials, including both misdemeanor and felony cases. Nicole was a member of the Sexual Assault Unit with a practice area focused on prosecution of Sexually Violent Predators. Nicole also spent time in the Appellate and Training Unit helping implement the Orange County Prosecutor’s College and New Deputy Training Programs. Nicole was a team leader for the Gang Reduction Intervention Partnership which taught gang intervention classes to 4th graders at local schools.
When not practicing law, Nicole enjoys traveling, good wine, photography, cheering the Irish football team to victory and spending time with her husband Brian, baby Bruce, and Labrador retriever, Johnnie Walker.
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT & PRO BONO
•Gang Reduction Intervention Partnership, Past Team Leader
•Believe Walk, Chief Photographer
PRESENTATIONS
•Sheriff’s Academy, Newport Beach, CA - Instructed at New Sheriff’s Training Academy on DUIs, Boating under the Influence and Avoiding Common Courtroom Pitfalls When Testifying.
Nicole's approach to business cases
Nicole Varner Orue is an attorney in the Varner & Brandt’s Riverside office. Her practice areas include Labor & Employment and Business Litigation. Nicole received her Bachelor of Arts degree, magna cum laude, in Liberal Studies and Art History with a minor in French from the University of Notre Dame. She earned her Juris Doctorate degree from University of California, Hastings College of Law.…
The kind of cases Nicole takes
Nicole reviews new inquiries case-by-case for business, employment, and litigation matters in Riverside and the surrounding California area.
Credentials
Education, bar admissions, and languages
University of California, Hastings College of the Law
J.D. · 2003
University of San Diego, Florence, Italy, Study Abroad May-June 2001 University of Notre Dame, Indiana
B.A. · 2000
Nicole studied at J.D. in University of California, Hastings College of the Law and B.A. in University of San Diego, Florence, Italy, Study Abroad May-June 2001 University of Notre Dame, Indiana.
Law school and academic background
Nicole completed J.D. in University of California, Hastings College of the Law and B.A. in University of San Diego, Florence, Italy, Study Abroad May-June 2001 University of Notre Dame, Indiana. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Nicole runs in California is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Affiliations
Nicole's professional memberships and bar associations
The State Bar of California Riverside County Bar Association
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Locations
Nicole Orue's office in Riverside
Nicole's primary office is at 3750 University Avenue, Sixth Floor, Riverside, CA, 92501. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Varner Brandt Llp
3750 University Avenue, Sixth Floor
Riverside, CA 92501
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How to hire Nicole Orue — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new business attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Nicole usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Nicole charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Nicole'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; Nicole will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a business attorney in Riverside, California
A short list to run through before you commit: How many business 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 Nicole
Nicole discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in business practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every business 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. Nicole confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Nicole's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many business practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Nicole Orue
How much does it cost to hire Nicole for a business case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Nicole walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Nicole offer a free consultation?
Nicole charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Nicole's office. Some business attorneys offer free consults — check Nicole's current terms during booking.
How long do business cases in California typically take?
Simple business 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. Nicole gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Nicole take my case if I'm outside Riverside?
Nicole is licensed in California. Matters governed by California law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Nicole 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 Nicole?
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. Nicole will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Nicole accepting new business clients right now?
Nicole's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
Business attorneys serving Riverside, Los Angeles and San Francisco in California
Nicole handles business matters throughout California. Each city below is a direct link into the search page for verified business attorneys in that community.
- Riverside1,678 attorneys
- Los Angeles39,975 attorneys
- San Francisco26,380 attorneys
- San Diego16,903 attorneys
- Sacramento10,561 attorneys
- Irvine6,831 attorneys
- Oakland5,709 attorneys
- San Jose5,009 attorneys
- Palo Alto4,084 attorneys
- Beverly Hills3,348 attorneys
- Newport Beach3,106 attorneys
- Pasadena2,894 attorneys
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