Atty. Nicole Thompson

Atty. Nicole Thompson

Prior to specializing in education law, practiced criminal law as Public Defender in Chester County, Pennsylvania, and represented clients during felony and misdemeanor jury trials, pre-trials and post-trial motions, preliminary hearings, and appeals.

Richmond Richmond 26 yrs experience 26 year
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Profile Summary

About Nicole Thompson at a glance

Nicole Thompson is an Associate based in Richmond, Virginia, practicing at Harrell & Chambliss LLP. They have 26+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2000. Their practice focuses on education. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (2000) and Virginia (2010). Educated at Duquesne University J.D. (—) and LaSalle University B.A. (—). Active member of Virginia School Board Association - Council of School Attorneys, National School Board Association. Serands clients in Richmond, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

Prior to specializing in education law, practiced criminal law as Public Defender in Chester County, Pennsylvania, and represented clients during felony and misdemeanor jury trials, pre-trials and post-trial motions, preliminary hearings, and appeals

Practice Areas Explained

Nicole Thompson's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Nicole Thompson handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Education Law

Education attorneys for special education (IEP), school discipline, Title IX, and student rights.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Virginia

Practicing law in Virginia. Legal matters in Virginia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Richmond are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Virginia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Virginia brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Virginia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Where is Nicole Thompson's law office located?
Nicole Thompson's law practice is located in Richmond, Virginia. The firm is Harrell & Chambliss LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
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Nicole Thompson focuses on education. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Virginia.
How long has Nicole Thompson practiced law?
Nicole Thompson has 26+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2000.
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Education

Duquesne University J.D.
- In Progress
LaSalle University B.A.
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

Pennsylvania
Admitted: 2000
Virginia
Admitted: 2010

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