NicholsonPham is a distinguished law firm based in Durham, North Carolina, specializing in family law, adoption, surrogacy, and criminal defense, with a strong focus on serving the LGBT community and women. The firm stands out as Durham’s most experienced LGBT-focused legal advocate, combining deep local roots with a commitment to client-centered service and community engagement.
With more than fifty years of combined experience, the attorneys at NicholsonPham provide knowledgeable and compassionate advocacy, particularly in matters involving same-sex families, surrogacy, assisted reproductive technology, and adoption. The firm is known for its collaborative approach, leveraging the expertise of its three attorneys—including a pioneer in LGBT law—to offer vigorous representation in both civil and criminal cases. They prioritize understanding each client’s unique needs and are fluent in Spanish, French, and Vietnamese to better serve a diverse clientele.
Services Offered
- Family Law
- Marriage
- Prenuptial Agreements
- Post-Nuptial Agreements
- Divorce & Separation
- Child Custody & Support
- Alimony
- Property Division and Equitable Distribution
- LGBT Separation or Divorce
- Adoption of a Minor
- Adult Adoption
- Stepparent Adoptions
- Second Parent Adoptions
- ICPC Adoption
- Termination of Parental Rights
- Surrogacy
- Assisted Reproductive Technology & NC Law
- Donor Agreements
- Pre-Birth Orders
- LGBT Law
- Transgender Law
- Estate Planning & Probate
- Probate and Estate Administration
- Powers of Attorney
- Wills & Trusts
- Criminal Defense
- Drug Crime
- Domestic Violence
- Violent Crime
- Property Crime
- Traffic Crime
- DMV Hearings
- Expungements / Expunctions
NicholsonPham serves clients throughout North Carolina, with a physical presence in Durham’s business district. The firm is fluent in Spanish, French, and Vietnamese, enhancing accessibility for non-English speaking clients, and has built a reputation for leadership in evolving legal areas affecting the LGBT community and modern family structures.
