Nicolle M. Shalley - Gainesville, FL
Attorney at Folds Walker Attorneys at Law
Lawyers in Gainesville, FL
527 E. University Avenue Gainesville, FL 32601
Updated: 02/28/2026
Attorney Information
Overview
Nicolle M. Shalley is a dedicated attorney whose career has encompassed more than two decades of public-sector leadership and government law. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Public Relations from the University of Florida’s College of Journalism before attending Florida State University College of Law, where she graduated with High Honors and served as the Executive Editor and Articles and Notes Editor of the Journal of Land Use and Environmental Law.
Her professional background includes extensive service as both a County Attorney and City Attorney, advising elected officials on matters involving land use, zoning, procurement, contracts, code enforcement, environmental regulation, economic development, community redevelopment, public works, utilities and organizational governance. She served as County Attorney for Levy County from 2021 to 2025 where, as the sole in-house attorney, she provided legal guidance and leadership as the County transitioned to a County Manager form of government. Prior to this, Nicolle worked for the City of Gainesville for nearly 15 years, including serving as City Attorney and leading a full-service legal department, provided daily counsel to the City Commission, Charter Officers and County staff.
Nicolle served on the Executive Council of the City, County and Local Government Law Section of the Florida Bar, and has been an active member of the Florida Association of County Attorneys and the Florida Municipal Attorneys Association.
Nicolle loves sunrises, snow skiing, camping, hiking, baking and spending time with her family, including two beloved dogs – Odin and Ruby.
Education
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Legal Education
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Florida State University College of Law,
Tallahassee,
Florida, 2001
J.D.
Honors: With High Honors
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Florida State University College of Law,
Tallahassee,
Florida, 2001
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Non Legal Education
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University of Florida, College of Journalism, 1993
B.S., Bachelor of Science
Major: Public Relations
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University of Florida, College of Journalism, 1993
Current Employment Position(s)
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Associate
Bar Admissions
- Florida, 2001
Other Affiliations
- Member of the Executive Council of the City, County and Local Government Law Section of the Florida Bar (May 2014- May 2019)
- Member of the Real Property, Probate and Trust Section of the Florida Bar (September 2001 to 2025)
- Florida Municipal Attorneys Association
- Executive Editor, Articles and Notes Editor - Journal of Land Use and Environmental Law (1999-2001)
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