Katherine Heyward Nace

Katherine Heyward Nace

5.0
Rating: 8.7

Licensed for 9 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Newport News, VA
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Child Custody, Mediation

720 Mall Parkway, Newport News, VA

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Licenses

Licensed in Virginia for 9 years

State: Virginia

Acquired: 2016

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Holcomb Law, PC

720 Mall Parkway, Newport News, VA, 23602

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2628 Barrett Street, Virginia Beach, VA, 23452

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29 S Mallory Street, Suite 206, Hampton, VA, 23663

Holcomb Law, P.C.

11815 Fountain Way, Suite 300, Newport News, VA, 23606

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Katherine Heyward Nace's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

4 Client Reviews

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Posted by Thomas | June 19, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Wonderful

We may have lost a battle but we won the war, with that being said, Ms. Nace was very straight forward. She provided with her team, a family feeling from the team. She went above and beyond for my case with listening to everything I had to say. Every time I would call or send an email I would get a f...ast response and a honest one. The reason I choose this law firm was due to me speaking to someone a few years back at the firm and based on the phone conversation was the reasoning in reaching out again because I felt good vibes through a phone call that made me know they weren't here for anything other then the best for me. We went before the judge and presenting our case and reasons and even though the outcome wasn't what we expect, she didn't give up. She informed me what I could do and after thinking about it I reached out and explained my plan as such. She went above and beyond and I couldn't ask for anyone else. She was well prepared and stood and fought. She keeps positive enegry with and around her. You know you're in good hands and a positive one as well. She kept me up to date with every move she was making and everything that was being communicated between her and her team. I couldn't thank her more for the effort and time she put into hearing me and working my case. She's a delight and wonderful person. Thank you for your hard work and dedication for my son and I. You're truly a blessed person.

Posted by anonymous | June 5, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Couldn't have been easier!

Katherine and the entire team at Holcomb Law were a pleasure to work with. I am extremely happy I chose them to represent me against a Reckless Driving charge due to an accident. Katherine knew the court and the judge. The process was streamlined and we were in and out in minutes. Couldn't have been ...easier.

Posted by anonymous | May 14, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Excellent Experience

Ms. Nace and everyone else at Holcomb Law were amazing to deal with. She let me know what was going on at all times and always kept me up to date. She also answered all of my questions in a timely manner while always being very professional. They offer to pray with you and I took advantage of that of...ten, and it worked! I now have an attorney for life (although I hope I never need one again)!

Posted by Devon | February 9, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

False criminal charges in a custody matter

Ms. Nace represented me during a ridiculous, false criminal charge filed against me by the other party involved in a custody case. It was obvious from the get-go that Ms. Nace was confident and able to handle all of the steps needed to get this charge nolle prosqued for me. She was involved in my cus...tody matter as well, and I was always thrilled with her work. Highly recommend this attorney and everyone else at Holcomb Law.

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Katherine Heyward Nace's Lawyer Endorsements

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Nora Misenti

Family lawyer | Mar 30

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer. Katherine is a delight to be around. I have worked with her over the past year at Holcomb Law. She is a fierce client advocate and very passionate about her work. She is approachable, kind, and willing to help out when needed. I would recommend Katherine."

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John Dooley

Unknown lawyer | Mar 30

Relationship: Co-worker

"I fully endorse and enthusiastically recommend Katherine as an attorney. Her competence is unquestionable, and her professional knowledge is extensive. Katherine's work ethic is unimpeachable. Her calm and kind demeanor convey both confidence and reassurance. She is diligent advocate, and a respected colleague."

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Earl Wheeler

Family lawyer | Mar 30

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer. Katherine is a colleague I am honored to work with. Her passion for her clients stands out, and truly defines her practice. She readily assesses the needs of her clients, and designs to meet, or exceed, those needs through negotiation, mediation, and litigation, depending upon what each client requires. She focuses on getting her clients, many of whom feel so bogged down by the stress of the issues they are dealing with, to a place they can see a brighter path and actually move forward with their lives. In other words, she honestly cares for her clients’ wellbeing, both present as well as future."

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Chad Simpson

Family lawyer | Mar 29

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer both as a Mediator and Family Law Attorney. I have been honored enough to know and work with her in the field of Family Law and can say from personal experience that she is the nicest, smartest and most-caring Attorney in the field of Mediation and Family Law. She will work hard for you with a smile on her face and kindness in her heart. If you want an Attorney, who is both hard-working and caring, Attorney Katherine Nace is the attorney for you!"

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Stephen Jones

Family lawyer | Dec 09

Relationship: Co-worker

"I strongly endorse Katherine Nace. She is a passionate and dedicated attorney. She works extremely hard for her clients. She has a unique ability to relate to clients and effectively guides them through what are often very difficult times in their lives."

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Chad Allen

Family lawyer | Jun 05

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer. Katherine is thorough, professional, competent and caring. All of her clients should be extremely grateful to have Katherine working for them."

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Colleen Holcomb

Divorce and separation lawyer | Feb 20

Relationship: Co-worker

"Katherine serves her clients with tenacity and is very passionate about her clients and their wellbeing. I highly recommend her."

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Earl Wheeler

Criminal defense lawyer

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John Dooley

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Chad Simpson

Family lawyer

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Chad Allen

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Nora Misenti

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Stephen Jones

Unknown lawyer

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Colleen Holcomb

Family lawyer

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Wayne Holcomb

Mediation lawyer

Experience

Rating:  8.7 (Excellent)

Honors

2022

Best Places to Work, Virginia Business Magazine

2021

Best Places to Work, Virginia Business Magazine

2021

Best of Family Law, Criminal Defense, Mediation, Daily Press Choice Award

2020

Best Law Firm, Coastal Virginia Magazine

2020

Inc. 5000 Series D.C. Metro, Inc Magazine

2020

Best of Yorktown, Yorktown Award Program

2019

Best of Family Law, Criminal Defense, Mediation - Peninsula, Daily Press Choice Awards

2019

Businesses with Fun and Fulfilling Company Cultures, Coastal Virginia Magazine

2019

Best Workplaces, Inc. Magazine

2018

Best of Family Law, Criminal Defense, Mediation - Peninsula, Daily Press Choice Awards

2017

Best of Family Law, Criminal Defense, Mediation - Peninsula, Daily Press Choice Awards

Work Experience

2016 - Present

Attorney, Holcomb Law, P.C.

2015 - 2015

Law Clerk, Singer Legal Group

2014 - 2015

Staff Member, Regent Law Moot Court Board

2014 - 2014

Law Clerk, American Center for Law & Justice

2014 - 2014

Legal Intern, Supreme Court Of Virginia

2013 - 2014

Student Staff Member, The Center for Global Justice, Human Rights, and the Rule of Law

2012 - 2012

Legal Intern, The Center for Global Justice, Human Rights, and the Rule of Law

2012 - 2012

Part-Time District Staff, Pennsylvania House of Representative, John C. Bear

2011 - 2011

Part-Time District Staff, Pennsylvania House of Representatives, John C. Bear

2010 - 2010

Intern, Pennsylvania House of Representatives, John C. Bear

2010 - 2010

Intern, York County District Attorney's Office

Associations

2016 - Present

York-Poquoson Bar Association

Member

2016 - Present

Newport News Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Custody Case

Custody awarded to client

Commonwealth v. Client

Case Dismissed

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Education

2015

Regent University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2013

Regent University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2021

You Matter Saturday

Mediation

2020

You Matter Saturday

Family Law

2019

You Matter Saturday

Family Law

Languages

English

Spanish

Activity

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