Attorneys
Nicole M. Jaffee
Ms. Jaffee represents clients in all areas of civil litigation, including personal injury, landlord/tenant, real estate property, employment and general business disputes. Ms. Jaffee represents those being sued as well as those who have filed a lawsuit. She represents individuals, families and businesses.
Ms. Jaffee is a litigator and trial attorney. Civil litigation can be daunting and scary regardless of whether facing the possibility of a lawsuit or already in the middle of one. Ms. Jaffee is a creative, tenacious and strategic advocate. She counsels clients at each stage of the litigation process, from considerations before a lawsuit is filed through trial. She advises a client on ways to avoid lawsuits altogether.
Areas of Practice
Professional Experience
Since 2008, Ms. Jaffee has focused entirely on civil litigation. Prior to joining Perry, Johnson, Anderson, Miller & Moskowitz LLP, Nicole practiced in the San Francisco Bay Area, including as a litigation associate in the San Francisco office of a multi-national law firm. Ms. Jaffee joined the civil litigation group of Perry, Johnson Anderson Miller & Moskowitz LLP in 2016. During this time, she has handled a wide variety of matters from initial investigation through resolution including jury trial. Ms. Jaffee has handled several trials as both the lead attorney and as part of a team.
Education and Memberships
Ms. Jaffee obtained her Juris Doctor from UC Berkeley School of Law (formerly Boalt Hall) in 2007. In 2004, Ms. Jaffee graduated with honors from the University of California, Davis with a degree in English and a minor in Political Science. She was also a member of the Prytanean Women’s Honor Society.
Nicole is a member of the Sonoma County Bar Association, Sonoma County Women in Law and The Richard M. Sangster American Inn of Court. Nicole also serves as the chair for the Sonoma County Bar Association Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Section. She is licensed to practice in California and in each of the District Courts of California.
Community Involvement
Ms. Jaffee was selected as one of the 2022 Influential Women by the North Bay Business Journal. Ms. Jaffee serves as the President of the Board of Directors for Chop’s Teen Club, the Treasurer for the Board of Directors for Sonoma County Women in Law and a member of the Board of Directors for Empire Runners Club, Secretary for the Board of Directors of Verity. Additionally, she donates her time to various local organizations, including Girls on the Run and Redwood Empire Food Bank. She lives in Santa Rosa with her family. She spends her free time competing in long-distance running events, hiking and exploring the beautiful sights of Sonoma County.
