$ 400-400 per hour
also known as Nick Renninger, Nicholas D. Renninger
Nick Renninger has called the Tidewater area of Virginia home since 2002, after moving here from Vermont. Nick earned his J.D. from Regent University School of Law in Virginia Beach, VA, where he graduated in the top third of his class. While attending Regent University, Nick was on the Dean's List and held leadership positions in Student Government and the Regent Journal of International Law, where he served as a Managing Editor. He was also the recipient of the Academic Merit Award and Dean's Scholarship.
Before entering private practice, Nick was an Assistant Commonwealth's Attorney for the City of Suffolk where he prosecuted white collar and general property crimes as well as domestic violence crimes. During law school, Nick clerked for the Honorable William R. Savage, III, of the Suffolk General District and Circuit Courts, and also interned for the Suffolk Commonwealth's Attorney's Office.
Nick devotes his practice to representing clients in complex and difficult family law related matters, as well as serious criminal matters in state and federal courts. Nick has also served as Guardian ad Litem for minor children in custody disputes.
In his spare time, Nick is active in his community and enjoys running, hiking, working out and spending time with his family.
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$ 400-400 per hour
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Acquired: 2008
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200 Bendix Road, Suite 300, Virginia Beach, VA, 23452
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Posted by RC | January 31, 2025 | Hired Attorney
Going through a divorce is tough, but dealing with a vindictive opportunist nearly a decade later is anything but easy. Nick took on all four motions that my ex filed against me but had them dismissed without hesitation. He was always responsive, answered my questions promptly, and provided valuable ...
Posted by Ric | December 31, 2024 | Hired Attorney
I came to Mr Renninger for a aggressive driving ticket. Charged me a flat rate. And his hard work as postponing the date. That 1 the police officer was no longer on the Suffolk Police Dept. 2. The girl that caused the issues by threatening that if she had a gun she would have shot me.. never showe...
Posted by Jon | November 7, 2024 | Hired Attorney
Excellent !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by Robert Miles | August 14, 2024 | Hired Attorney
Mr.Renninger had my sons case for a scho matter . He went beyond the norm to have the case dismissed. He was Professional with our family , prosecutors and the courts. He did an Outstanding job !! I would recommend him to anyone !!!
Posted by Brandy | May 27, 2024 | Hired Attorney
I had the privilege of working with Nick during my recent divorce. The case was particularly challenging due to my ex spouse's continuously unreasonable behavior, refusal to compromise on the simplest issues within the case and combative attitude... he seemed to create conflict at every turn and took...
"I have known Nick for over a decade and have been opposing attorney to him on many cases. Nick is a great attorney. He stays busy and works hard for his clients."
"Nick is a very skilled attorney who is knowledgeable and well versed in many areas. He is a good listener and tries to understand his clients’ objective so he can represent them fully. I have worked with him on 2 custody and visitation matters where I observed his ability to zealously advocate for his clients position while maintaining poise and professionalism. He cares about his clients and willing to work towards achieving the best possible outcome for them. These are very important skills to have in a lawyer."
"I have known Nick for many years. He cares about his clients and is always available to answer a question or make something happen should you need help."
"Nick is a top-notch family law attorney. He is experienced, well prepared, and always maintains a professionalism that judges and other lawyers respect. I highly recommend Nick."
"Nick is a fantastic attorney and advocate for his clients. I've know him for years and he is a trusted source for cases that I cannot handle due to conflicts. He is extremely knowledgable and respected by the courts and other practitioners. I would trust him to represent me if the need ever arose."
"I endorse Nicholas. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
"I have had the opportunity to work alongside and on opposing sides with Mr. Renninger, and always found him to be professional, and maintain a high work ethic with his cases."
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2019
Top Lawyer’s of Coastal Virginia, Coastal Virginia Magazine
2019
Rising Star- Family Law, Super Lawyers Magazine
2018
Rising Star- Family Law, Super Lawyers Magazine
2017
Super Lawyer- Family Law, Super Lawyers Magazine
2017
Legal Elite, Virginia Business Magazine
2016
Super Lawyer- Family Law & Criminal Defense, Super Lawyers
2015
Top Lawyer’s of Coastal Virginia, Coastal Virginia Magazine
2015
Legal Elite- Domestic Relations, Virginia Business Magazine
2014
Legal Elite- Criminal Law, Virginia Business Magazine
2008
Highest Grade in Professional Responsibility, Phi Alpha Delta
2022 - Present
Shareholder, Wolcott Rivers Gates
2013 - 2022
Partner, Kozak, Davis & Renninger, P.C.
2010 - 2013
Associate Attorney, Kozak & Associates, PC
2008 - 2010
Assistant Commonwealth's Attorney, Suffolk Commonwealth's Attorney's Office
2008 - 2008
Law clerk/Attorney, Johnson, Gardy & Tuemer
2007 - 2008
Intern, Suffolk Commonwealth's Attorney's Office
2006 - 2006
Intern, Suffolk General District Court
2013 - Present
Virginia State BarCouncil Representative & Member
2008 - Present
Suffolk Bar AssociationMember
2008 - Present
Virginia Bar AssociationMember
2008 - Present
Virginia Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
2013 - 2014
Portsmouth Bar AssociationPresident
Hung Jury- resulting in Government offering dismissal upon probation completion.
2008
Juris Doctor
2002
2015
Wills, Trusts & Estates
English
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