Cara Nicklas

Cara Nicklas is a dedicated attorney practicing law at McAlister, McAlister & Nicklas PLLC. She has built a strong career focused on employment law, civil and business litigation, estate planning, and trust administration. Cara’s practice covers a wide range of civil cases, including employment disputes, contract and business conflicts, probate, guardianships, and trust litigation. She also advises employers on various business matters, ensuring clients receive comprehensive legal support.

Cara earned her undergraduate degree in journalism from the University of Oklahoma in 1986. She then earned her J.D. from Oklahoma City University in 1990, where she served as Research Editor for the Law Review. She is licensed to practice in Oklahoma State Courts, several U.S. District Courts across Oklahoma, and the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals.

Cara has worked in both the private and public sectors, including positions with the Oklahoma Tax Commission and the Oklahoma Employment Security Commission throughout her career. Her expertise in trust litigation has been recognized by her inclusion in Oklahoma Super Lawyers, which highlights her as one of the top 5% attorneys in her field. She is also active in professional associations like the Oklahoma Bar Association and the Christian Legal Society.

Cara Nicklas volunteers with organizations such as the Trinity Legal Clinic of Oklahoma and Oklahoma Lawyers for Children in addition to her legal work. She is deeply involved in leadership roles within her church and in international justice efforts, including regular participation in the Congo Initiative, which promotes the rule of law in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Her professional and community efforts demonstrate her commitment to justice and service.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, McAlister, McAlister & Nicklas PLLC
• Member, Oklahoma Bar Association
• Member, Oklahoma County Bar Association
• Member, Christian Legal Society

Licensed State

• Oklahoma

Education

• Oklahoma City University
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Oklahoma
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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