Nicole Hauptman Amick, Esq.

Attorney Nicole Hauptman Amick is a Partner who focuses on property tax appeals and real estate law. She has been recognized by Pennsylvania Super Lawyers for 13 consecutive years. She became a Partner in 2013 and a named Partner in 2019. Attorney Nicole Hauptman Amick is widely regarded as the preeminent property tax assessment appeal attorney in Allegheny County. A Partner at Flaherty Fardo Rogel & Amick, her practice focuses exclusively on real estate litigation and property tax appeals — where she has developed a reputation for unmatched preparation, deep legal knowledge, and consistent results. Nicole has been with Flaherty Fardo since the beginning of her legal career, becoming a Partner in 2013 and a named Partner in 2019. Over the past decade, she has successfully represented thousands of property owners — both residential and commercial — helping save hundreds of millions of dollars in property taxes throughout Allegheny County. She regularly appears before the Allegheny County Board of Property Assessment Appeals and Review (BPAAR) and the Board of Viewers (BOV) and is frequently called upon to defend taxpayers in appeals filed by school districts and other taxing authorities. Nicole is universally respected among fellow assessment attorneys, hearing officers, and the Board of Viewers — a reputation earned through years of tireless preparation, professionalism, and results. She has been recognized by Pennsylvania Super Lawyers as a Rising Star for 13 consecutive years (2013–2025) — an honor reserved for fewer than 2.5% of attorneys in Pennsylvania. This rare streak reflects not only early-career excellence but a sustained level of performance and leadership in her field.