Hi, I’m Carolyn Nicole Daussin (aka “Nicole”), founder of The Law Office of Nicole Daussin, Inc.

Thank you for considering our firm! We’re happy you’re here.

I have dedicated my practice to helping people navigate family law, personal injury claims, criminal defense, personal injury claims, and estate planning. Whether you’re facing a legal challenge or planning for the future, I’m here to provide clear guidance and strong advocacy.

Where I come from: I grew up in Apex, North Carolina as a very shy kid – believe it or not. Life has a way of leading us where we’re meant to be, and the shy kid I once was never imagined I’d be fighting for my clients in the courtroom. I found my passion for the law, and built my practice around helping others through some of the toughest times in their lives.

I left home at seventeen to attend Wellesley College, where I studied English. The coursework thrilled me; the culture didn’t. The polished competitiveness of New England liberal arts life wore thin fast, and I graduated early. I ended up in Raton, New Mexico, cleaning hotel rooms and discovering a love of the mountains. That set the tone for the next few years—traveling, working odd jobs, and learning what kind of life I wanted. A teaching job in Quinhon, Vietnam pushed me to shift directions again. I started studying for the LSAT, which I took in Kuala Lumpur, and eventually returned to North Carolina for law school in Chapel Hill.

The adventurous side had one more push – I wanted to start my practice of law in the most interesting place I could find.  Palmer, Alaska. Since arriving in 2019, I worked as a Superior Court law clerk in Palmer Alaska, a prosecutor with the Anchorage District Attorney’s office, and then as an associate attorney with a local small firm.  I now have a four-year-son that I have been co-parenting since he was one year old.  As a single parent myself, I can honestly tell my clients “I get it” – I know what it’s like to parent a child growing up in two different households and navigate the challenges that come with it.  I also understand the reality of small-town living –  the familiarity of a small community is both a blessing and a curse when your reality suddenly changes to become unfamiliar.  

As a practitioner focusing on family law, there a couple things I find particularly rewarding. First, I absolutely love helping parents reunite with their children. All too often, in co-parenting situations, one parent appoints themselves the judge, jury, and executioner on when and how the other can see their own child.  This is a decision that only a real judge should make, and only in the absolute rarest and most extreme of circumstances should all parenting time be suspended.  Second, I love empowering newly-single people to take back their lives and identity after separating from a bad relationship.  Life is beautiful and brief, so enjoy it free from your toxic ex!

If you’re looking for an attorney who truly listens and fights for your best interests, I’d love to help. Feel free to reach out—I’m always happy to talk.

Professional affiliations: Alaska Bar Association member (#2006070), Washington Bar Association member (#63690), American Bar Association member (#2006070), Association of Family and Conciliation Courts member, Greater Palmer Chamber of Commerce member, The National Trial Lawyers member, former Secretary for Mat-Su Heath Services, Inc., ABA Solo, Small Firm and General Practice Division (GPSolo) Young Lawyers Fellow for the 2025-2026 bar year.

I believe transparency and prompt communication are the most important hallmarks of effective representation and satisfied clients. By listening to my clients and advising them of all potential avenues and outcomes, I can enhance their autonomy and comfort with the law and the options they choose. By pairing this with keeping my clients up to date on developments in their case as they occur, I try to create an atmosphere of teamwork where not only am I working for you, but I am working with you to help you reach the outcome you want.

After studying at the University of Arkansas for Environmental, Soil, and Water Science and obtaining a Masters at the University of Denver focusing in the Environmental and Pollution laws, it took a few years doing environmental compliance work to realize that this was not the impact that I wanted to have. I wanted a hands-on challenge where I could tell that I was helping people directly.

During law school at the University of Tulsa, I interned at every flavor of law firm to discover my passions and my fit. At Tulsa’s prestigious Atkinson-Haskins Law Firm, I was shown how large firms operate. My next internship was volunteering for the civil division of the Tulsa County District Attorney, where I worked on zoning and land use questions. Changing directions, I next worked remotely for the Gale Allison Law Firm in the areas of probate and trust research. After that, I was lucky enough to be able to intern at the Legal Aid Society of Hawaii in their Family Law division and got my first taste of client interactions in the areas of guardianship, divorce, custodianship, and benefits laws. I was hooked and decided to sample the last area of law, criminal law, when I interned next with the Tulsa County Public Defenders.

After passing the Bar, I worked for an Oklahoma firm doing criminal defense, divorces, guardianships, and contract law. I handled around two hundred criminal defense cases per year as the main defense attorney for a small county, had primary oversight of about forty guardianships, and handled whatever else that walked through the door and seemed like I could make a difference.

Today, I’m based in Seattle, where I work remotely for The Law Office of Nicole Daussin, Inc. I live with my husband and our dogs, Scarlet and Olly. I’m excited to be working in Alaska again after I fell in love with it while puppy sitting for an injured friend in Anchorage in 2022. I look forward to advocating for you. I’m only an email or phone call away.

Professional affiliations: Oklahoma State Bar Association, Washington State Bar Association, Alaska Bar Association.

I grew up in Southern Illinois, where I worked as a Legal Assistant for a local law firm for two years. In July 2021, my family and I made the move from Illinois to Wasilla, Alaska, where we currently reside. Before joining the Law Office of Nicole Daussin, Inc. in July 2023 as a Receptionist/Paralegal, I worked remotely for the New York City Department of Education as a Court Reporter. I’m excited to work with each of you and assist with your legal matters!

I moved to Palmer full-time in 2020 from Vermont, after spending several summers working as a deckhand on Prince of Wales Island. I earned my bachelor’s degree from Harvard University in Integrative Biology with a focus in Neurobiology and dabbled in the legal field serving as a consultant for the Cheyenne River Sioux on a CDFI Agricultural Lending project. In spite of some whiplash changes in environment, from the green hills of rural Vermont to Ivy League academia, and again to elbow-deep in fish processing, the Valley has stuck for the long haul. The sense of community and home in Palmer is once-in-a-lifetime. Outside of LOOND, I coach the Mat-Su Nordic ski team, volunteer with Junior Nordics, and spend time mountain running and fishing with friends both four-legged and two-legged. Our clients are our neighbors – I look forward to helping you navigate your next chapter!

Hello, I am Kyla Guzman, Senior Paralegal here at LOOND! Thank you for taking the time to consider our firm to assist you in your legal endeavors. We are happy you are here and look forward to working with you in the near future!

I am from a little bit of everywhere. Born in Oregon, spent some time in Washington State throughout my years, lived most of my life in South Texas, have traveled a lot and now me, my husband and our four boys moved here to Alaska at the end of 2021 and never looked back. Why move to Alaska you ask? Because it is pretty! I came up for five days to visit my best friend that was working here, went home, looked at my husband and said, “We are moving to Alaska!” He laughed and we moved up here six months later.

I have been with my husband for almost thirteen years and we have been married for almost a decade. We have four boys ranging from eight to eighteen years of age. We love animals and have had too many different kinds to count, but currently we have our two dogs, Mossy (Texas Blue Heeler) who is almost fourteen and Blade (Rottweiler) who is almost five. We have two fish that seem like they will live forever!

I am also a sports mom through and through. We are always going and doing everything; football, wrestling, baseball, jiu-jitsu, Sylvan Learning, batting lessons, school, you name it. In fact, maybe you have even seen me out at a sporting event, who knows! If I am not wifing or momming, then I am working.

I have been in the legal field for nearly a decade. I have worked at both a state and federal level. I have experience in the areas of family law, criminal law, federal forfeiture, personal injury, and real estate/transactional law. I have worked closely with many different state and federal agencies such as the State Troopers, PD, FBI, DHS, DEA U.S. Marshals, CIA, IRS, etc. The legal field has been my passion since I was ten and watching Law & Order and CSI, while eating chili cheese fries from Wienerschnitzel every Wednesday night with my Nana, while my mom worked.

I was the first in my family to attend college. I received my Associate of the Arts in Criminal Justice in August of 2016, graduating on the Dean’s List and as a leading member of The National Society of Leadership and Success from Del Mar College. I later received my Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice with attention to Crime and Criminal Investigation in December of 2024, graduating with a 4.0, Summa Cum Laude and with the Presidential Award from Walden University. I recently received my Master of Science in Criminal Justice with attention to Public Management and Leadership in April of 2025, graduating again with honors from Walden University. I currently hold the title of the fastest student to ever receive a degree from Walden University (x2). I am the only student in Walden University’s history to obtain a Bachelor’s in just over one month and a Masters in just over two months. This took a lot of hard work, dedication and perseverance to achieve and I will continue to do so for all of our clients and their needs.

I look forward to working with you and helping you navigate this crazy world of law.

Born and raised in the stunning wilderness of Alaska, I bring a unique perspective and a strong work ethic to my role as office manager.  With a keen eye for detail and a commitment to excellence, I focus on all types of law, ensuring that every aspect of our clients’ cases is meticulously managed.

My background in Alaska has instilled in me a deep appreciation for community and resilience, values that guide my work in the legal field. I am passionate about supporting our team through thorough research, precise documentation, effective communication, all aimed at achieving the best possible outcomes for our clients.

I look forward to contributing to our clients’ success and navigating the complexities of the legal system together.

I am a performer, educator, and entrepreneur dedicated to using music as a powerful tool for expression, connection, and growth. Growing up in Northern Pennsylvania, I was fortunate to have access to an exceptional public school music program. That early foundation ignited a lifelong passion for the arts and a deep curiosity to explore the world, understand the human experience, and share it through performance.

I began pursuing that vision through intensive study and performance opportunities. I spent a summer abroad at OperaFestival di Roma in Italy, further expanding my artistic perspective, and earned my Bachelor of Fine Arts in Voice Performance from Indiana University of Pennsylvania in 2018. During my final year at IUP, I made my operatic debut with Undercroft Opera Company. I went on to complete my Master of Music degree at Southern Illinois University in 2025, further refining my craft and deepening my understanding of vocal performance and pedagogy.

My performance experience includes collaborations with companies such as Opera Huntsville, Red River Lyric Opera, Nashville Opera, and the Southern Illinois Music Festival. Upcoming engagements include Don Pasquale with Opera Huntsville and Aida with Anchorage Opera in Spring 2026. These opportunities continue to shape my artistry and fuel my commitment to creating transformative musical experiences.

In addition to performing, I am passionate about teaching. With three years of full-time teaching experience, I’ve learned that no two students are alike. Helping each student discover their unique voice and build confidence has been one of the most rewarding aspects of my career. Now that I’ve settled in Anchorage, I’m reopening my private studio for Voice and Piano lessons and am planning to offer group classes to foster a vibrant musical community.

In September 2025, I made the exciting leap from Northern Alabama—where I lived for nearly three years—to Anchorage, ready to embrace new opportunities armed with my freshly earned Master’s degree. Shortly after I had decided to move, I was fortunate to connect with the incredible team at LOOND, joining as an Intake Specialist. Their warm welcome reinforced my belief that Anchorage is the right place to plant new roots.

Alongside teaching and performing, I’m growing my business, Wesley’s Workshops LLC, in partnership with Innovative Piano and Arts to build a robust online music lessons program. This stable foundation allows me to reinvest in the program’s growth and extend its reach. Looking ahead, I’m also developing an Opera and Musical Theatre workshop series here in Alaska to help make high-quality vocal training more accessible and to build a thriving performing arts community in the region.