Ralph Eugene 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.

Smmary 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