Ophelia Bernal-Mora
N/A
Licensed for 7 years
Law Degree
Awards
Primary Practice Area
Child custody
Language
Spanish English
About
Andrew Nickolaou is a founding partner at Bernal-Mora & Nickolaou, P.A. He practices exclusively in divorce, marital and family law. Andrew also handles record expungements and sealings. Andrew and his partner, Ophelia Bernal-Mora Nickolaou, joined forces in March 2016 to form the unique and boutique husband and wife family law team at Bernal-Mora & Nickolaou, P.A. Together, Andrew and Ophelia take a practical and team-based approach to all of their cases and clients to deliver the highest quality experience and representation.Andrew was born in Chicago, Illinois and relocated to Florida as a teenager where he has lived since. He graduated from the University of Florida, with honors, acquiring a Bachelor of Arts. He then proceeded to law school, where he earned his law degree from Barry University – Dwayne O. Andreas School of Law, in Orlando, Florida, with high honors in the top 5% of his class.During law school, Andrew focused on the art of courtroom trial advocacy as an active member of the Barry Law School Trial Team, a National Championship winning trial advocacy team. Besides participating as a member in multiple national competitions, Andrew also was the champion of the law school trial team intramural tournament. Andrew also received the book award, the honor of achieving the highest grade in the class, for Trial Advocacy.In addition to his courtroom training, Andrew focused heavily on legal research and writing and was a respected member of the Barry University Law Review, where he served as a note and comment editor. In respect of Andrew’s legal research and writing skills, he served as a writing center leader in the law school, as well as a research assistant for professors on multiple occasions. Andrew also received the book award for Legal Research and Writing.Mr. Nickolaou has had the experience of participating in various internships, including a judicial internship with the Honorable Anthony Johnson in the 9th Circuit Court, and serving as a law clerk for the United States Attorney’s Office, Middle District of Florida. Andrew formerly worked at Katz & Phillips, P.A. as a paralegal and Associate Attorney.As a paralegal and attorney, Mr. Nickolaou has quickly developed the skills necessary to aggressively represent his clients in all aspects of his practice areas.Practice Areas:· Divorce, Marital & Family Law - including areas of divorce (contested and uncontested), paternity, custody, alimony, child support, modifications, relocations, high net worth divorces, etc.· Domestic Violence Injunctions Record Expungement and Sealing· Family Law Appeals· Andrew lives in the Orlando, Florida area with his beautiful wife and children. He is an active member in the community and serves as a Guardian ad Litem Attorney with the Orange County Legal Aid Society's Guardian ad Litem program. We welcome you to contact our office regarding your family law related case to see how our unique husband and wife team dynamic can assist you. Thank you for considering Bernal-Mora & Nickolaou, P.A. and the Orlando Family Team.
Practices Areas
Child custody
Child support
Divorce and separation
Family
Language
Spanish English
Contact
Bernal-Mora & Nickolaou, P.A.630 N. Wymore RoadSuite 308Maitland, FL, 32751
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Orlando Family Team and Attorney Andrew Nickolaou have been so great to work with! The office staff is pleasant and responsive and the attention to my case has been very well handled with great detail. Mr. Nickolaou is so professional and I really appreciate this law firm very much!! Without him, my divorce would not have gone as well as it did. He is always responsive to my phone calls, emails and questions, and on many occasions tells it how it is without sugar coating it which sometimes you need to hear when going through such a rollercoaster of a time in your life. A+++ all around for this law firm. Thank you so much.
Where do I start? I hired Andrew 2 years ago for a divorce and he's been a godsend. I don't think I would've been able to get through my divorce without him. He was always available to speak with me and answer my questions even if they were silly. He is very sharp and on top of his career. He knows his stuff. I had a rather complicated divorce and a difficult ex and he handled it like a champ every step of the way. Im very grateful to have found Andrew and his firm. I really do think that you can't go wrong with hiring him. And even better he's not like many attorneys he's very personable and easy to talk to. Thank you so much!
Attorney Nickolaou represented me on a gender name change. He was so down to earth and understanding and knew his stuff about name changes and the gender marker change process. He also was not judgmental at all like a couple other attorneys I spoke too were when they realized I was transgender. I will certainly recommend Mr. Nickolaou to anyone and in my transgender community. Thank you for being so professional and caring.
Andrew helped me through a custody case and was amazing from day one. He was on top of everything in my case and got me great results even while dealing with a nasty opposing side. I highly recommend Andrew Nickolaou.
Andrew was very professional and gave advise with clear explanations on each strategy or advise. Even when he advised on a strategy, he left the decisions on me without applying undue pressure.
After hiring another attorney, wasting a year, and spending $6000, I got nowhere in my custody battle. Thanks to the referral of a friend I hired Andrew Nickolaou. He took time to discuss with me in detail my case and answer all of my questions. He put my minds at ease with this one conversation. He knew exactly what to do to get the case moving forward and not waste anymore time. I was able to speak with him directly by email anytime I had a question or needed anything. The other party was noncompliant from the beginning. He was able to get me the resolution I needed for my son. I wish I would have hired Mr. Nickolaou at the start of my case, however, I am so thankful for the referral. He turned this nightmare into a learning and growning experience
There are not enough words to describe the work Andrew did for me! I WILL ETERNALLY BE GRATEFUL for the precise and over the top work him and his team performed. Andrew was the third (3rd) lawyer in my case, which was extended for years due to incompetent lawyers on both ends (my ex-wife and mine). Andrew handled in one week what others couldn't do in years, it was amazing! . Just the first day he responded and scheduled everything in no time. He made the process so easy to understand and follow up, his intentions are for the divorce ends in the best way possible and make the children involved get the best as it should be. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND ANDREW! His work ethics and dedication are second to none.
I highly recommend Andrew Nickolaou. He is a wonderful person and a great divorce attorney. The first time I reached out to his firm for representation was after business hours. His answering service got me in contact with him right away and he took the time to hear about my situation and gave me great advice and peace of mind. I immediately retained Andrew and I am so glad I did. I originally retained another attorney who took my money and did absolutely nothing to help me. I was very lucky to find Andrew to represent me in my divorce and child custody case. He was very involved every step of the way. He kept me informed on everything that was going on and I was always able to get ahold of him.
During a time of uncertainty, being from out of State, and in need of a professional Lawyer to represent My family, I was truly blessed. Mr. Andrew Nickolaou was the second lawyer that I had retained for a family divorce matter. The laws between States, and having a new born involved was to say the least a complete nightmare. Mr Andrew Nickolaou, took my initial call after hours, he had the patients to hear me out, even though he had a prior engagement to attend, and truly gave me some professional guidance in the matter. I was out of State as I had mentioned, and was not familiar with Florida laws, so my situation was weighing heavy me. Andrew took the time to rearrange his schedule to meet with me. From the first time we meet all the way through trial, Andrew represented me as a total professional. He filed all the paperwork with the courts in a timely and professional matter, and never left me out of the process from day one! Being out of State, I never had to worry about my case as the updates were on point! If something new came up regarding the case, he would call /email with information, and professional guidance. I have never seen a lawyer show up to trial like Mr. Nickolaou. He was prepared, and ready to fight for the right things (my Family). He gave me what I paid him for. There was no standing around to looking for paperwork, everything was at his finger tips. He had my case on his mind from the start to the finish of the trial. Andrew had mentioned before trial several thing I had forgotten, and made sure I was ready! I would honestly say, If you don't retain him in your case, you better hope he isn't against you!
To give a minor synopsis of my case. I tried to accomplish the separation on my own. The process was not getting any results. I reached out to Mr. Nickolaou. I informed him of the situation. Andrew assured me that he would investigate and help get me the closure I was in search for. That was just what he did. I am so grateful for his counsel and assistance. I would absolutely recommend Andrew he is extremely Knowledge and empathetic.
Orlando Family Team and Attorney Andrew Nickolaou have been so great to work with! The office staff is pleasant and responsive and the attention to my case has been very well handled with great detail. Mr. Nickolaou is so professional and I really appreciate this law firm very much!! Without him, my divorce would not have gone as well as it did. He is always responsive to my phone calls, emails and questions, and on many occasions tells it how it is without sugar coating it which sometimes you need to hear when going through such a rollercoaster of a time in your life. A+++ all around for this law firm. Thank you so much.
Where do I start? I hired Andrew 2 years ago for a divorce and he's been a godsend. I don't think I would've been able to get through my divorce without him. He was always available to speak with me and answer my questions even if they were silly. He is very sharp and on top of his career. He knows his stuff. I had a rather complicated divorce and a difficult ex and he handled it like a champ every step of the way. Im very grateful to have found Andrew and his firm. I really do think that you can't go wrong with hiring him. And even better he's not like many attorneys he's very personable and easy to talk to. Thank you so much!
Attorney Nickolaou represented me on a gender name change. He was so down to earth and understanding and knew his stuff about name changes and the gender marker change process. He also was not judgmental at all like a couple other attorneys I spoke too were when they realized I was transgender. I will certainly recommend Mr. Nickolaou to anyone and in my transgender community. Thank you for being so professional and caring.
Andrew helped me through a custody case and was amazing from day one. He was on top of everything in my case and got me great results even while dealing with a nasty opposing side. I highly recommend Andrew Nickolaou.
Andrew was very professional and gave advise with clear explanations on each strategy or advise. Even when he advised on a strategy, he left the decisions on me without applying undue pressure.
After hiring another attorney, wasting a year, and spending $6000, I got nowhere in my custody battle. Thanks to the referral of a friend I hired Andrew Nickolaou. He took time to discuss with me in detail my case and answer all of my questions. He put my minds at ease with this one conversation. He knew exactly what to do to get the case moving forward and not waste anymore time. I was able to speak with him directly by email anytime I had a question or needed anything. The other party was noncompliant from the beginning. He was able to get me the resolution I needed for my son. I wish I would have hired Mr. Nickolaou at the start of my case, however, I am so thankful for the referral. He turned this nightmare into a learning and growning experience
There are not enough words to describe the work Andrew did for me! I WILL ETERNALLY BE GRATEFUL for the precise and over the top work him and his team performed. Andrew was the third (3rd) lawyer in my case, which was extended for years due to incompetent lawyers on both ends (my ex-wife and mine). Andrew handled in one week what others couldn't do in years, it was amazing! . Just the first day he responded and scheduled everything in no time. He made the process so easy to understand and follow up, his intentions are for the divorce ends in the best way possible and make the children involved get the best as it should be. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND ANDREW! His work ethics and dedication are second to none.
I highly recommend Andrew Nickolaou. He is a wonderful person and a great divorce attorney. The first time I reached out to his firm for representation was after business hours. His answering service got me in contact with him right away and he took the time to hear about my situation and gave me great advice and peace of mind. I immediately retained Andrew and I am so glad I did. I originally retained another attorney who took my money and did absolutely nothing to help me. I was very lucky to find Andrew to represent me in my divorce and child custody case. He was very involved every step of the way. He kept me informed on everything that was going on and I was always able to get ahold of him.
During a time of uncertainty, being from out of State, and in need of a professional Lawyer to represent My family, I was truly blessed. Mr. Andrew Nickolaou was the second lawyer that I had retained for a family divorce matter. The laws between States, and having a new born involved was to say the least a complete nightmare. Mr Andrew Nickolaou, took my initial call after hours, he had the patients to hear me out, even though he had a prior engagement to attend, and truly gave me some professional guidance in the matter. I was out of State as I had mentioned, and was not familiar with Florida laws, so my situation was weighing heavy me. Andrew took the time to rearrange his schedule to meet with me. From the first time we meet all the way through trial, Andrew represented me as a total professional. He filed all the paperwork with the courts in a timely and professional matter, and never left me out of the process from day one! Being out of State, I never had to worry about my case as the updates were on point! If something new came up regarding the case, he would call /email with information, and professional guidance. I have never seen a lawyer show up to trial like Mr. Nickolaou. He was prepared, and ready to fight for the right things (my Family). He gave me what I paid him for. There was no standing around to looking for paperwork, everything was at his finger tips. He had my case on his mind from the start to the finish of the trial. Andrew had mentioned before trial several thing I had forgotten, and made sure I was ready! I would honestly say, If you don't retain him in your case, you better hope he isn't against you!
To give a minor synopsis of my case. I tried to accomplish the separation on my own. The process was not getting any results. I reached out to Mr. Nickolaou. I informed him of the situation. Andrew assured me that he would investigate and help get me the closure I was in search for. That was just what he did. I am so grateful for his counsel and assistance. I would absolutely recommend Andrew he is extremely Knowledge and empathetic.
Orlando Family Team and Attorney Andrew Nickolaou have been so great to work with! The office staff is pleasant and responsive and the attention to my case has been very well handled with great detail. Mr. Nickolaou is so professional and I really appreciate this law firm very much!! Without him, my divorce would not have gone as well as it did. He is always responsive to my phone calls, emails and questions, and on many occasions tells it how it is without sugar coating it which sometimes you need to hear when going through such a rollercoaster of a time in your life. A+++ all around for this law firm. Thank you so much.
Where do I start? I hired Andrew 2 years ago for a divorce and he's been a godsend. I don't think I would've been able to get through my divorce without him. He was always available to speak with me and answer my questions even if they were silly. He is very sharp and on top of his career. He knows his stuff. I had a rather complicated divorce and a difficult ex and he handled it like a champ every step of the way. Im very grateful to have found Andrew and his firm. I really do think that you can't go wrong with hiring him. And even better he's not like many attorneys he's very personable and easy to talk to. Thank you so much!
Attorney Nickolaou represented me on a gender name change. He was so down to earth and understanding and knew his stuff about name changes and the gender marker change process. He also was not judgmental at all like a couple other attorneys I spoke too were when they realized I was transgender. I will certainly recommend Mr. Nickolaou to anyone and in my transgender community. Thank you for being so professional and caring.
Andrew helped me through a custody case and was amazing from day one. He was on top of everything in my case and got me great results even while dealing with a nasty opposing side. I highly recommend Andrew Nickolaou.
Andrew was very professional and gave advise with clear explanations on each strategy or advise. Even when he advised on a strategy, he left the decisions on me without applying undue pressure.
After hiring another attorney, wasting a year, and spending $6000, I got nowhere in my custody battle. Thanks to the referral of a friend I hired Andrew Nickolaou. He took time to discuss with me in detail my case and answer all of my questions. He put my minds at ease with this one conversation. He knew exactly what to do to get the case moving forward and not waste anymore time. I was able to speak with him directly by email anytime I had a question or needed anything. The other party was noncompliant from the beginning. He was able to get me the resolution I needed for my son. I wish I would have hired Mr. Nickolaou at the start of my case, however, I am so thankful for the referral. He turned this nightmare into a learning and growning experience
There are not enough words to describe the work Andrew did for me! I WILL ETERNALLY BE GRATEFUL for the precise and over the top work him and his team performed. Andrew was the third (3rd) lawyer in my case, which was extended for years due to incompetent lawyers on both ends (my ex-wife and mine). Andrew handled in one week what others couldn't do in years, it was amazing! . Just the first day he responded and scheduled everything in no time. He made the process so easy to understand and follow up, his intentions are for the divorce ends in the best way possible and make the children involved get the best as it should be. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND ANDREW! His work ethics and dedication are second to none.
I highly recommend Andrew Nickolaou. He is a wonderful person and a great divorce attorney. The first time I reached out to his firm for representation was after business hours. His answering service got me in contact with him right away and he took the time to hear about my situation and gave me great advice and peace of mind. I immediately retained Andrew and I am so glad I did. I originally retained another attorney who took my money and did absolutely nothing to help me. I was very lucky to find Andrew to represent me in my divorce and child custody case. He was very involved every step of the way. He kept me informed on everything that was going on and I was always able to get ahold of him.
During a time of uncertainty, being from out of State, and in need of a professional Lawyer to represent My family, I was truly blessed. Mr. Andrew Nickolaou was the second lawyer that I had retained for a family divorce matter. The laws between States, and having a new born involved was to say the least a complete nightmare. Mr Andrew Nickolaou, took my initial call after hours, he had the patients to hear me out, even though he had a prior engagement to attend, and truly gave me some professional guidance in the matter. I was out of State as I had mentioned, and was not familiar with Florida laws, so my situation was weighing heavy me. Andrew took the time to rearrange his schedule to meet with me. From the first time we meet all the way through trial, Andrew represented me as a total professional. He filed all the paperwork with the courts in a timely and professional matter, and never left me out of the process from day one! Being out of State, I never had to worry about my case as the updates were on point! If something new came up regarding the case, he would call /email with information, and professional guidance. I have never seen a lawyer show up to trial like Mr. Nickolaou. He was prepared, and ready to fight for the right things (my Family). He gave me what I paid him for. There was no standing around to looking for paperwork, everything was at his finger tips. He had my case on his mind from the start to the finish of the trial. Andrew had mentioned before trial several thing I had forgotten, and made sure I was ready! I would honestly say, If you don't retain him in your case, you better hope he isn't against you!
To give a minor synopsis of my case. I tried to accomplish the separation on my own. The process was not getting any results. I reached out to Mr. Nickolaou. I informed him of the situation. Andrew assured me that he would investigate and help get me the closure I was in search for. That was just what he did. I am so grateful for his counsel and assistance. I would absolutely recommend Andrew he is extremely Knowledge and empathetic.
Orlando Family Team and Attorney Andrew Nickolaou have been so great to work with! The office staff is pleasant and responsive and the attention to my case has been very well handled with great detail. Mr. Nickolaou is so professional and I really appreciate this law firm very much!! Without him, my divorce would not have gone as well as it did. He is always responsive to my phone calls, emails and questions, and on many occasions tells it how it is without sugar coating it which sometimes you need to hear when going through such a rollercoaster of a time in your life. A+++ all around for this law firm. Thank you so much.
Where do I start? I hired Andrew 2 years ago for a divorce and he's been a godsend. I don't think I would've been able to get through my divorce without him. He was always available to speak with me and answer my questions even if they were silly. He is very sharp and on top of his career. He knows his stuff. I had a rather complicated divorce and a difficult ex and he handled it like a champ every step of the way. Im very grateful to have found Andrew and his firm. I really do think that you can't go wrong with hiring him. And even better he's not like many attorneys he's very personable and easy to talk to. Thank you so much!
Attorney Nickolaou represented me on a gender name change. He was so down to earth and understanding and knew his stuff about name changes and the gender marker change process. He also was not judgmental at all like a couple other attorneys I spoke too were when they realized I was transgender. I will certainly recommend Mr. Nickolaou to anyone and in my transgender community. Thank you for being so professional and caring.
Andrew helped me through a custody case and was amazing from day one. He was on top of everything in my case and got me great results even while dealing with a nasty opposing side. I highly recommend Andrew Nickolaou.
Andrew was very professional and gave advise with clear explanations on each strategy or advise. Even when he advised on a strategy, he left the decisions on me without applying undue pressure.
After hiring another attorney, wasting a year, and spending $6000, I got nowhere in my custody battle. Thanks to the referral of a friend I hired Andrew Nickolaou. He took time to discuss with me in detail my case and answer all of my questions. He put my minds at ease with this one conversation. He knew exactly what to do to get the case moving forward and not waste anymore time. I was able to speak with him directly by email anytime I had a question or needed anything. The other party was noncompliant from the beginning. He was able to get me the resolution I needed for my son. I wish I would have hired Mr. Nickolaou at the start of my case, however, I am so thankful for the referral. He turned this nightmare into a learning and growning experience
There are not enough words to describe the work Andrew did for me! I WILL ETERNALLY BE GRATEFUL for the precise and over the top work him and his team performed. Andrew was the third (3rd) lawyer in my case, which was extended for years due to incompetent lawyers on both ends (my ex-wife and mine). Andrew handled in one week what others couldn't do in years, it was amazing! . Just the first day he responded and scheduled everything in no time. He made the process so easy to understand and follow up, his intentions are for the divorce ends in the best way possible and make the children involved get the best as it should be. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND ANDREW! His work ethics and dedication are second to none.
I highly recommend Andrew Nickolaou. He is a wonderful person and a great divorce attorney. The first time I reached out to his firm for representation was after business hours. His answering service got me in contact with him right away and he took the time to hear about my situation and gave me great advice and peace of mind. I immediately retained Andrew and I am so glad I did. I originally retained another attorney who took my money and did absolutely nothing to help me. I was very lucky to find Andrew to represent me in my divorce and child custody case. He was very involved every step of the way. He kept me informed on everything that was going on and I was always able to get ahold of him.
During a time of uncertainty, being from out of State, and in need of a professional Lawyer to represent My family, I was truly blessed. Mr. Andrew Nickolaou was the second lawyer that I had retained for a family divorce matter. The laws between States, and having a new born involved was to say the least a complete nightmare. Mr Andrew Nickolaou, took my initial call after hours, he had the patients to hear me out, even though he had a prior engagement to attend, and truly gave me some professional guidance in the matter. I was out of State as I had mentioned, and was not familiar with Florida laws, so my situation was weighing heavy me. Andrew took the time to rearrange his schedule to meet with me. From the first time we meet all the way through trial, Andrew represented me as a total professional. He filed all the paperwork with the courts in a timely and professional matter, and never left me out of the process from day one! Being out of State, I never had to worry about my case as the updates were on point! If something new came up regarding the case, he would call /email with information, and professional guidance. I have never seen a lawyer show up to trial like Mr. Nickolaou. He was prepared, and ready to fight for the right things (my Family). He gave me what I paid him for. There was no standing around to looking for paperwork, everything was at his finger tips. He had my case on his mind from the start to the finish of the trial. Andrew had mentioned before trial several thing I had forgotten, and made sure I was ready! I would honestly say, If you don't retain him in your case, you better hope he isn't against you!
To give a minor synopsis of my case. I tried to accomplish the separation on my own. The process was not getting any results. I reached out to Mr. Nickolaou. I informed him of the situation. Andrew assured me that he would investigate and help get me the closure I was in search for. That was just what he did. I am so grateful for his counsel and assistance. I would absolutely recommend Andrew he is extremely Knowledge and empathetic.