Golan Christie Taglia is pleased to welcome Shelby Nikoloff as an associate in the firm’s Trust, Estate & Taxation practice group. Shelby helps clients build comprehensive strategies that meet their objectives in relation to sophisticated estate planning matters.

Prior to joining the GCT, Shelby worked in family law, assisting clients with complex issues during some of the most difficult periods in their lives.

"As an outstanding legal professional, Shelby joins our growing trusts & estates team and continues the fortification of our commitment to providing clients with the highest level of experience in trusts and estate,” said Managing Partner Tony Taglia. “Her knowledge, dedication and unwavering passion for this specialized field will undoubtedly enhance the exceptional service you have come to expect from our GCT.”

Shelby earned her J.D. from the University of Illinois Chicago School of Law, where she served on the Trial Advocacy and Alternative Dispute Resolution Honors Council and Trial Team. She also graduated from Michigan State University with a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice.

For more than 25 years, Golan Christie Taglia has remained committed to delivering successful results while providing clients with the highest level of quality and personal service. With a wide variety of clients including entrepreneurial businesses, high-net-worth individuals and non-profit organizations, Golan Christie Taglia provides leading counsel in a broad array of practice areas from both our Chicago and Springfield offices.