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    About Ralph Nichols, Jr.

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Attorney Biobeharris2022-12-16T14:48:01-05:00

About Ralph Nichols, Jr.

A native of Chesapeake, Virginia, Ralph Nichols, Jr. graduated magna cum laude from Virginia
Wesleyan University with a Bachelor of Arts Degree and from the University of Virginia and
Mercer University with a Master of Arts Degree and Juris Doctorate Degree respectively.

Mr. Nichols has over 30 years experience In representing people throughout Hampton Roads,
inclusive of serving in the judiciary.

The bulk of the firm’s work is in the field of family/domestic relations law, wills, trusts, and
estates, corporate law and business law, and civil and commercial litigation. Mr. Nichols
represents clients throughout Virginia in all state courts and various administrative forums.

Summary of Experience, Recognition, and Education

  • Over 30 years of Legal Experience Serving the Hampton Roads Community, including serving in the judiciary
  • 10 Best Family Law Attorneys for Client Satisfaction in Virginia – American Institute of Family Law Attorneys
  • One of Virginia’s Top Ten Attorney’s – Attorney and Practice Magazine
  • Top 100 Matrimonial and Family Lawyers – The National Advocate
  • Elite Lawyer – The American Registry
  • Super Lawyer – Lawyer Monthly Magazine
  • Martindale-Hubbell 25th and 30th Anniversary Bar Member Honoree
  • Lawyers of Distinction – Peer Reviewed and Selected
  • Former Member of Judiciary
  • Evaluator – Virginia Judicial Performance Evaluation Program
  • Virginia State Bar Member
  • Virginia State Bar Family Law Section Member
  • Virginia Bar Association Member
  • Joint Alternative Dispute Resolution Section Member
  • American Bar Association Member
  • Admitted to Practice Before the Supreme Court of Virginia, United States Court of Appeals of the Fourth Circuit, and all Courts and Administrative Agencies of the Commonwealth
  • B.A. Virginia Wesleyan University, Magna Cum Laude
  • M.A. Legal History, University of Virginia
  • Juris Doctor, Mercer University
  • Numerous Academic Awards
  • University of Virginia Faculty Club -The Colonnade Club
  • Corporate Director and Services for Various Corporations
  • Chairman of the Board of Directors for Elizabeth River Properties, Inc., affiliated with Integrated Behavioral Services (providing housing and services for people with mental health issues)
  • Better Business Bureau Accredited Business A+ Rating

Free Initial Consultation

(757) 548-0232

Contact

    Location

    1403 Greenbrier Pkwy, Suite 150 Chesapeake, VA 23320

    Nichols Law, Attorneys & Lawyers, Chesapeake, VA

    Information

    Ralph E. Nichols, Jr., Esquire
    Law Offices of Ralph E. Nichols, Jr., P.C.
    1403 Greenbrier Parkway, Suite 150
    Chesapeake, VA 23320
    Phone: (757) 548-0232
    E-mail: ralphnicholspc@cox.net

    Visa, Discover, and MasterCard accepted.

    SERVICES AND SERVICE AREAS

    The Law Offices of Ralph Nichols, Jr. P.C. provides family law, divorce and separation services, child custody representation, business formation and operating agreements, Wills, Trusts, Estate Lawyer services and more to the Hampton Roads areas of Chesapeake, Suffolk, Norfolk, Isle of Wight, Portsmouth, Newport News, Hampton, Poquoson, Williamsburg and surrounding areas.

    Disclaimer
    I cannot answer e-mail questions due to a possible conflict of interest. For example, e-mails can come from various sources and to give advice in a dispute is a conflict of interest if conflicting parties contact me.
    The answers to these questions do not constitute legal advice, nor do they constitute the formation of a client-lawyer relationship, but are provided for general information purposes only and should not be understood as a substitute for personal legal advice. Therefore, until an attorney-client relationship is formed through a Retainer Agreement, visitors’ information may not be kept confidential, or prevent representation of an adverse party.
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