Nicole Gehringer is a shareholder at Harris, Hunt & Derr, P.A. She is a dedicated family law attorney who brings both skill and compassion to every case she handles.
Nicole represents clients in complex and high-asset divorces, paternity and custody disputes, modification/enforcement actions, and in the preparation of prenuptial and postnuptial agreements. She is known for her meticulous approach to financial issues and her ability to craft protective, forward-looking solutions that safeguard her clients’ interests.
In addition to her courtroom advocacy, Nicole is committed to resolving cases outside of litigation whenever possible. She is a strong proponent of mediation and collaborative divorce, guiding clients toward constructive outcomes that reduce conflict and provide stability for families.
Nicole’s leadership extends beyond her law practice. She serves on the Board of Trustees for the St. Anthony’s Hospital Foundation in St. Petersburg and on the Board of the Hillsborough Association for Women Lawyers, where she helped co-create the Leadership Academy. She previously served as President of the Young Lawyers Division of the Hillsborough County Bar Association. Nicole is passionate about mentoring young attorneys and organizing professional development programs, reflecting her belief in strengthening the legal community through service and collaboration.
Nicole earned her J.D., magna cum laude, from WMU Cooley Law School, graduating third in her class with a concentration in litigation. Prior to law school, Nicole graduated summa cum laude from the University of South Florida with a bachelor’s degree.
A native of St. Petersburg, Nicole lives there with her husband, Kenny, and their two children. Outside of her practice, she enjoys traveling, boating, and spending time outdoors.
Testimonials
"Nicole was a beacon of hope to me at a time where my options seemed limited. Not only did she demonstrate excellent professionalism and efficiency, the sense of care and detail that she displayed truly made me feel reassured. I am forever grateful for her service and I hereby recommend her without reservation." - Y.
I worked with Nicole Gehringer for my divorce and custody case. Unfortunately, it was a high-conflict, non-amicable case with jurisdiction issues and everything else. Nicole was very professional, knowledgeable, mindful of not running up legal fees, ethical, thoughtful, and overall just a huge help during a very difficult time. She provided good advice about very difficult situations and was able to come up with creative solutions to problems that didn’t really have any good resolutions. - J.
"[Nicole] was with me for a day-long mediation that was difficult, but ultimately successful. She was clear on the facts of the case and the law and was firm in looking out for my interests. She effectively engaged with the opposing attorney on some thorny points of disagreement...I strongly recommend Nicole Gehringer and the legal team she works with." - G.
Education
- Western Michigan University, Cooley Law School
- J.D.
- Honors: magna cum laude
- Honors: Outstanding Scholar Award by Phi Delta Phi
- University of South Florida
- B.A.
- Honors: summa cum laude
- Major: Criminology
Professional Associations and Memberships
- St. Anthony’s Hospital Foundation, Board of Trustees, 2023 - Present
- Impacts and Grants Committee Member, 2023 - Present
- The Florida Bar, 2015 – Present
- Family Law Section, 2017 – Present
- Young Lawyers Division, 2015 – Present
- Hillsborough County Bar Association, 2015 – Present
- Young Lawyers Division, President Elect, 2023-2024
- Young Lawyers Division, Board of Directors, 2020-2026
- Young Lawyers Division, Member Services Committee, Co-Chair, 2019 – 2020
- Young Lawyers Division, Member Services Committee, Member, 2016 – 2019
- Bar Leadership Institute, Co-Chair, 2018 – 2019
- Bar Leadership Institute, Member, 2017 – 2018
- Hillsborough Association for Women Lawyers, 2015 – Present
- Board of Directors, 2022 - 2026
- Judicial Relations Committee, Co-Chair, 2025-2026
- Leadership Academy, Co-Founder and Co-Chair, 2021 – 2024
- Young Lawyers Division Committee, Member, 2019 – 2022
- Strategic Partnerships Committee, Member, 2015 – 2016
- Florida Association for Women Lawyers, 2015 – Present
- FAWL Support Organization, Inc., Board of Directors, 2023 - Present
- The Thirteenth Judicial Circuit Professionalism Committee, 2024-2025
- St. Petersburg Bar Association, Member, 2017 – Present
- Canakaris American Inn of Court, Member, 2019 – 2020, 2021 – 2022
- Stann W. Givens American Inn of Court of Tampa, Member, 2017 – 2019
Publications
- Top Three Mistakes Divorce Attorneys Can Avoid with Social Security Benefits (co-authored with Tina Tenret, CFP, CDFA), Lawyer Magazine, Hillsborough County Bar Association (2022)
- How to Open a Courthouse Lactation Room in 10 Easy Steps (co-authored with Lyndsey Siara), Daily Business Review (2020)
- An Update on the Thirteenth Circuit’s Lactation Rooms: Over Two Years Later and We’re Still Pumped (co-authored with Lyndsey Siara), The Florida Bar Young Lawyers Division Local Affiliate Spotlight (2019)
- Managing Client Expectations at the Outset of Divorce (co-authored with Nancy Harris), Lawyer Magazine, Hillsborough County Bar Association (2018)
- Thirteenth Judicial Circuit Unveils Lactation Rooms (co-authored with Lyndsey Siara), Lawyer Magazine, Hillsborough County Bar Association (2017)
Community Involvement
- Co-spearheaded the opening of lactation rooms in the George E. Edgecomb Courthouse
- Lawyers for Literacy, Volunteer Reader
- Pinellas County Schools Lunch Pals Mentoring Program
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