MARIA C. KISSINGER

Maria joined Nikolaus & Hohenadel, LLP in 2023 as an Associate Attorney who handles a broad range of legal matters including family law, real estate law, estate planning, and general civil litigation.

Originally from Hudson, Ohio, Maria earned her undergraduate degree in Health Care Administration from Kent State University. She subsequently received her Juris Doctor in 2020 from Penn State Dickinson School of Law in State College.

Maria brings significant courtroom experience to Nikolaus & Hohenadel, LLP, having served in multiple judicial clerkships and as a court appointed advocate. For two years, she served as a Law Clerk to the Honorable Linda Teodosio in the Summit County Juvenile Court in Ohio, where she conducted extensive legal research, drafted memorandums of law and judicial opinions, and assisted the court in analyzing and preparing civil cases involving juvenile and family law matters.

In 2022, Maria expanded her courtroom experience by clerking for the Honorable Harry M. Ness in the York County Court of Common Pleas, Criminal Division. In this role, she supported the court’s analysis of complex criminal legal issues matters through research and written recommendations.

Finally, Maria served as a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA), where she represented the interests of children in the court system and provided independent recommendations to families navigating child welfare matters. In this capacity, she collaborated closely with courts, families, and social service agencies to ensure the safety, stability, and overall well‑being of the children under her advocacy.

While attending Penn State Dickinson School of Law, Maria further developed her litigation skills through her work in the Family Law Clinic where she assisted with client counseling, legal research, and case preparation in divorce, custody, and protection from abuse (PFA) proceedings.

Maria resides in Mount Joy, Pennsylvania, with her Husband, their two sons, and their dog, Hudson. In her free time, Maria enjoys running, baking, traveling, and spending time with family and friends.

Maria can be reached by email at mkissinger@n-hlaw.com.