Business Details
8 Years
experience
Your Trusted Legal Partner in Durham, NC
Nicholsonpham is a Durham-based law firm dedicated to providing comprehensive legal solutions for families, individuals, and small businesses. With over 50 years of combined experience, our attorneys specialize in family law, criminal defense, adoption, surrogacy, LGBT law, and estate planning. We prioritize client service, clear communication, and tailored legal strategies to address complex issues. Our team, rooted in North Carolina, combines local knowledge with a commitment to community engagement and sustainability.We speak multiple languages, including Spanish, French, and Vietnamese, to better serve diverse clients. Our attorneys, Meredith Nicholson and Milan Pham, graduated from local law schools, while Sharon Thompson brings decades of civil litigation expertise. We focus on making legal processes accessible, returning calls promptly, and treating every case with personalized attention. Our goal is to empower clients through understanding and achieving favorable outcomes in both civil and criminal matters.
Services
Family Law
Criminal Defense
Adoption
Surrogacy
LGBT Law
Details
- Year established: 2018
Highlights and features
- We have over 50 years of combined experience in family and criminal law.
- Our team speaks Spanish, French, and Vietnamese to serve diverse clients.
- We prioritize personalized attention and clear communication with every client.
- Our attorneys graduated from local law schools and understand North Carolina courts.
- We actively support community engagement and sustainable business practices.
What people say
Miracle worker
Great customer service
Highly recommend
Professional and knowledgeable
Achieved favorable outcomes
Services
Family Law
Nicholsonpham provides comprehensive family law services including marriage, alimony, property division, and child custody. Our attorneys handle complex cases with sensitivity and expertise, ensuring clients' rights are protected. We serve same-sex couples and families created through adoption or surrogacy.
Criminal Defense
Our firm defends clients against misdemeanor and felony charges, including drug crimes, domestic violence, and traffic violations. We offer strategic representation to minimize consequences and protect clients' futures. Our team also assists with DMV hearings and license restoration.
Adoption
Nicholsonpham guides families through adoption processes including stepparent, second parent, and international adoptions. We handle legal paperwork and court requirements to ensure smooth transitions for families. Our experience includes working with same-sex couples and surrogacy arrangements.
Surrogacy
We provide legal support for surrogacy arrangements, including donor agreements and pre-birth orders. Our attorneys ensure all parties' rights are protected throughout the process. We specialize in helping same-sex couples build families through assisted reproductive technology.
LGBT Law
Nicholsonpham advocates for LGBTQ+ clients in family law, discrimination cases, and transgender rights. Our firm has decades of experience addressing unique legal challenges faced by the community. We offer culturally competent representation to protect clients' rights and relationships.
People
Meredith Nicholson
Partner
Meredith Nicholson focuses on criminal defense and adoption law. A North Carolina native, she graduated from local law schools and has extensive experience in family and criminal matters. Clients praise her responsiveness and dedication to achieving favorable outcomes.
Milan Pham
Partner
Milan Pham specializes in family law and adoption. She provides culturally competent legal advice to diverse clients, including small business owners and immigrant families. Her approach combines legal expertise with sensitivity to clients' personal circumstances.
Sharon Thompson
Of Counsel
Sharon Thompson brings decades of civil litigation experience to Nicholsonpham. A pioneer in LGBT law, she offers strategic guidance on complex legal issues. Her expertise enhances the firm's ability to serve clients with diverse needs.
Questions
What areas of law does Nicholsonpham specialize in?
Nicholsonpham specializes in family law, criminal defense, adoption, surrogacy, LGBT law, and estate planning. Our attorneys have over 50 years of combined experience handling these specific legal areas.
Do you offer multilingual legal services?
Yes, our team speaks Spanish, French, and Vietnamese to better serve diverse clients. This helps overcome language barriers in complex legal proceedings.
How does Nicholsonpham approach client communication?
We prioritize clear communication, returning calls promptly, and explaining legal issues in understandable terms. Our team ensures clients feel supported throughout their cases.
Can you help with same-sex family legal matters?
Yes, we specialize in LGBTQ+ family law, including adoption, surrogacy, and relationship dissolution. Our attorneys have decades of experience addressing unique needs of same-sex couples.
What are your office hours?
Our Durham office is open Monday-Thursday 9AM-5PM and Friday 9AM-2PM. We offer reasonably priced consultations and can discuss urgent matters by phone outside regular hours.
Do you serve clients outside Durham?
Yes, we serve clients in Orange and Wake counties. Our central Durham location provides convenient access to courthouses in all three counties.
