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NICHOLAS R...
Van Male ..

 Of Counsel Attorney | Co-Founder

Profile..

In 1972, Nick co-founded with Dave Gaw the law firm of Gaw Van Male.  It has since grown to seven principals, more than 20 attorneys, and the largest locally-based firm in Napa Valley and Solano County.  Nick now serves Of Counsel to the firm.
His distinguished legal career began as an Assistant District Counsel for the Sacramento District of the Army Corps of Engineers.  Then, he served as a Deputy District Attorney for Napa County before entering private practice.  He has acted as Judge Pro-tem for the Napa and Solano County Superior Courts.

Active in local civic affairs, Nick also is involved in state and national politics.  He served in Vietnam, and retired as a Captain from the United States Naval Reserve.  Admitted to practice in Colorado and California, Nick focuses his considerable experience in civil and criminal trial practice and family law.
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Areas of Practice..

Certified Mediator
Family Law
Trial Practice
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Education..

King Hall, University of California, Davis, Juris Doctor, 1970

University of California, Berkeley, Bachelor of Arts, 1962
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Personal Interests..
 Nick is an avid cyclist, and is a former member of the U.S. Pan American Games team.  He was born in Denver, Colorado.
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Community Involvement..

Fairfield Community Service Foundation, Board member
Fairfield-Suisun Rotary Club, past member
California Aggie Alumni Association
U.S. Naval Institute
U.S. Naval Reserve Association
United States Cycling Federation, past member
American Inns of Court, Richard Sangster Chapter
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Affiliations..

American Bar Association
Napa Bar Association, past President
Napa County Bar Fee Arbitration Committee, Chairman

Solano Bar Association
Napa Legal Aid Foundation, past President
American Inns of Court, Richard Sangster Chapter, Founding member, past member

Joined the Firm 
Co-founder 1972
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Contact..
 nvanmale@gawvanmale.com
707 252-9000
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