Nicholas Boca, ADR Attorney in Phoenix, Arizona
focused on ADR and Family Law
Phoenix, AZ
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Nicholas Boca is an attorney based in Phoenix, ARIZONA. The practice focuses on ADR and Family Law. Currently practicing at Dm Cantor.
- Based in
- Phoenix, ARIZONA
- Experience
- attorney
- Known for
- ADR · Family Law
- Handles ADR and Family Law matters from Phoenix, ARIZONA.
- Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Family Law (2026).
About Nicholas Boca: Nicholas Boca is an attorney based in Phoenix, ARIZONA. The practice focuses on ADR and Family Law. Currently practicing at Dm Cantor.
Areas of practice
Legal matters Nicholas takes on
Nicholas concentrates on adr and family law. Each area below outlines the kind of case Nicholas handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
ADR cases in Phoenix, Arizona
Nicholas takes adr matters in Phoenix, Arizona. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Nicholas agrees to represent you.
Family Law cases in Phoenix, Arizona
Nicholas takes family law matters in Phoenix, Arizona. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Nicholas agrees to represent you.
Biography
Meet Nicholas Boca — adr lawyer in Phoenix
Nicholas Boca is an attorney based in Phoenix, ARIZONA. The practice focuses on ADR and Family Law. Currently practicing at Dm Cantor.
About Nicholas Boca:
- Board-Certified Family Law Specialist, State Bar of Arizona
- Former Assistant Attorney General for the Department of Child Safety
- 2020 recipient of the James Waite Mahoney Award for meritorious service to the Arizona Juvenile Law Section
- 2019-2020, Judge Pro Tempore
- 2019, 2022, and 2023 Top 100 Lawyers in Arizona
- AV Preeminent Rating by Martindale Hubbell
- Super Lawyers Rising Star
- Extensive Trial Experience
- Interviewed and quoted by the Arizona Republic
- Interviewed by Inside Edition
- Quoted by CNN and The Washington Post
- Chair Elect: Arizona State Bar, Juvenile Law Section
- Chair of the Arizona State Bar Convention: Arizona State Bar, Juvenile Law Section
- Maricopa County Bar, Family Law Section: Board Member
- Maricopa County Family Law Initiatives Committee Member
- Member of the Maricopa County Bar Association
- Member of the Arizona State Bar
- Member of the American Bar Association
Nicholas Boca is here to help you navigate this difficult time in your life. Nicholas confidently provides aggressive and effective representation as a result of his extensive courtroom experience. He thrives under the pressure of contentious family law cases, while lending a patient and empathetic ear to his clients, easing their worries during these difficult cases. Taking pride in reaching agreements, Nicholas’ courtroom experience informs his advice in reaching settlements. His knowledge of how issues are dealt with in a courtroom setting leads to successful negotiation and settlement of family cases.
A Phoenix, AZ native, Nicholas graduated from Arizona State University, with a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science. He went on to receive his law degree from the University of San Diego. During law school, Nicholas interned at Viacom—believing he wanted to practice entertainment law—writing and reviewing contracts for MTV, VH1, and Comedy Central. Through this experience, he learned that transactional law was not for him, and instead pursued a career as a trial attorney.
Nicholas began his legal career as an Assistant Attorney General with the Arizona Attorney General's Office, representing the Department of Child Safety. In this position, he appeared in several hundred juvenile court hearings, mediations, and trials.
Upon leaving the Attorney General's Office, Nicholas started as an attorney with Cantor Law Group, where he now is the Managing Family Law Attorney. With Cantor Law Group, Nicholas’ trial experience continues to build, handling extremely contentious custody matters, along with high-net worth, complex, and high-profile cases, including representing athletes and celebrities.
Nicholas’ practice includes, dissolution of marriage, legal separation, high net worth/complex divorces, prenuptial and post-nuptial agreements, child support, paternity, parenting time, legal decision-making (formerly "custody"), spousal maintenance, modifications and enforcement of existing orders, relocation, orders of protection, injunctions against harassment, grandparent rights, DCS cases, dependency, guardianship, termination of parental rights, and adoption. He represents people in all walks of life throughout Arizona and Nationwide.
Nicholas is involved in the Arizona legal community, conducting Continuing Legal Education Events for other Arizona family law attorneys, through the State Bar of Arizona and Maricopa County Bar Association. For example, chairing the Juvenile Law Section Arizona State Bar Convention for 2020, along with moderating Judge panels for the Arizona Family Law Bar. Additionally, he is involved in his community having sitting on the Board of Director for six years for Skate After School a local non-profit origination partnering with schools to provide skateboard instruction to underserved youth.
Personally, Nicholas spends his free time with his Wife and two Children, and has been playing the drums and guitar in bands for over twenty years.
Nicholas's approach to adr cases
About Nicholas Boca: Board-Certified Family Law Specialist, State Bar of Arizona Former Assistant Attorney General for the Department of Child Safety 2020 recipient of the James Waite Mahoney Award for meritorious service to the Arizona Juvenile Law Section 2019-2020, Judge Pro Tempore 2019, 2022, and 2023 Top 100 Lawyers in Arizona AV Preeminent Rating by Martindale Hubbell Super Lawyers Rising…
The kind of cases Nicholas takes
Nicholas reviews new inquiries case-by-case for adr and family law matters in Phoenix and the surrounding Arizona area.
Credentials
Education, bar admissions, and languages
University of San Diego
— · 2013
Nicholas studied at — in University of San Diego.
Law school and academic background
Nicholas completed — in University of San Diego. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Nicholas runs in Arizona is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Recognition and thought leadership
Nicholas has received 9 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
Best Lawyers in America — Family Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Family Law Mediation
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Collaborative Law: Family Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Arizona Business Leader, 2026, Arizona Business Magazine
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Super Lawyers Rising Star since 2019
2026
Best Lawyers in America — AV Preeminent Rating by Martindale Hubbell since 2017
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Martindale-Hubbell, Client Champion Platinum, since 2017
2026
Legal awards and honors
Best Lawyers in America — Family Law (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Family Law Mediation (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Collaborative Law: Family Law (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Awards: (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Arizona Business Leader, 2026, Arizona Business Magazine (2026).
Locations
Nicholas Boca's office in Phoenix
Nicholas's primary office is at 40 North Central Avenue, Suite 2300, Phoenix, Arizona, 85004. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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How to hire Nicholas Boca — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new adr attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Nicholas usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Nicholas charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Nicholas'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; Nicholas will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a adr attorney in Phoenix, Arizona
A short list to run through before you commit: How many adr 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 Nicholas
Nicholas discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in adr practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every adr 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. Nicholas confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Nicholas's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many adr practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Nicholas Boca
How much does it cost to hire Nicholas for a adr case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Nicholas walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Nicholas offer a free consultation?
Nicholas charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Nicholas's office. Some adr attorneys offer free consults — check Nicholas's current terms during booking.
How long do adr cases in Arizona typically take?
Simple adr 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. Nicholas gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Nicholas take my case if I'm outside Phoenix?
Nicholas is licensed in Arizona. Matters governed by Arizona law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Nicholas 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 Nicholas?
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. Nicholas will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Nicholas accepting new adr clients right now?
Nicholas's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
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