Susannah E. Nichols

Susannah E. Nichols

5.0
Rating: 8.2

Licensed for 16 years

Immigration Lawyer at Raleigh, NC
Practice Areas: Immigration

4208 Six Forks Road, Ste 1100, Raleigh, NC

About Susannah

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Practice Areas

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Employment based immigration

16 years

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Licenses

Licensed in Virginia for 16 years

State: Virginia

Acquired: 2009

Associate

No misconduct found

Location

Ogletree Deakins Nash Smoak & Stewart

4208 Six Forks Road, Ste 1100, Raleigh, NC, 27609

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Susannah E. Nichols's Reviews

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3 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 2 of 2 reviews | Character & Conduct

Posted by Jonathan | January 29, 2014 | Immigration

Thanks for all your help

My overal experience was great. I was actually referred to Susannah through a friend who had recently worked with someone else in the firm. My partner and I were walked through the whole process and I would recommend them to anyone planning on going through the immigration system here in the USA.... I was kept informed every step of the way and were easy to get hold of if I had any questions concerning my case. She is also very friendly and easy to talk to. I would recommend Susannah in a heart beat. Thank you so much.

Posted by Harsha | January 19, 2014 | Immigration

Great experience working with Ms Nichols

At all times I've found Ms. Nichols to be professional, honest, reliable , hard working, conscientious, peace loving, courteous and dependable attorney. She is very passionate and caring in helping her clients with immigrations issues and she is doing a great service to immigrants. My case was a very... complicated one and she handled it with complete professionalism and I am very thankful to her for all her efforts. I wish her the best in her future endeavors. I highly recommend her for anyone who has issues with USCIS.

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Susannah E. Nichols's Lawyer Endorsements

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Douglas Borthwick

Immigration lawyer | Nov 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Ghislaine Storr Burks

Immigration lawyer | Sep 04

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"Susannah brings a great deal of knowledge and experience to the table when it comes to immigration issues. Because of her wealth of knowledge, she offers advice to not only clients but also other attorneys who are representing clients in other areas of the law with collateral immigration issues. She passionately and aggressively works to meet the needs of her clients and is an exceptional advocate."

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H. Eugene Oliver

Immigration lawyer | Aug 27

Relationship: Co-worker

"Susannah is a dedicated and passionate advocate for her clients on immigration issues. Her knowledge of immigration law is immense and I often consult her when I have criminal clients facing immigration consequences."

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Matthew Smith

Immigration lawyer | Aug 27

Relationship: Co-worker

"Ms. Nichols is a superb immigration attorney. She is hard-working and dedicated to her clients. She believes passionately in her work and giving her clients the opportunity to reach for the American Dream. I wholeheartedly endorse Ms. Nichols for your immigration needs."

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Jennifer Varughese

Immigration lawyer | Aug 27

Relationship: Co-worker

"Ms. Nichols is an excellent immigration attorney. She is sharp, diligent, and fights tooth and nail for her clients. We have worked on numerous matters together, and I always value her insight. The immigration field is complicated and requires an attorney who is well-versed in the law while compassionate. Ms. Nichols fits this description well."

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Julia Jones

Immigration lawyer | Aug 27

Relationship: Co-worker

"Ms. Nichols is a diligent, knowledgeable and compassionate attorney. I highly recommend her in the field of immigration law."

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Benjamin Griffitts

Immigration lawyer | Aug 27

Relationship: Co-worker

"Susannah is passionate and knowledgeable. She is a tremendous advocate for her clients."

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James Livesay

Immigration lawyer | Aug 27

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"Susannah is a dynamic immigration attorney and a tireless advocate for her clients. I recommend her wholeheartedly for anyone requiring assistance with an immigration matter in Northern Virginia, or anywhere in the United States."

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Kevin Myers

Immigration lawyer | Aug 27

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"An outstanding immigration attorney, Ms. Nichols receives my highest endorsement."

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Experience

Rating:  8.2 (Excellent)

Work Experience

2015 - Present

Associate, Ryan & Grinde, Ltd.

2012 - 2015

Associate, Livesay & Myers, P.C.

Associations

2014 - Present

Fairfax Bar Association

Member

2012 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Member

2012 - Present

United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit

Admitted to Practice

2012 - Present

United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia

Admitted to Practice

2009 - Present

Virginia State Bar

Member

2012 - 2013

D.C. Legislation Committee of the AILA Advocacy Division

Chair

Sample of Legal Cases

Mr. Velasquez

Citizenship

E.V.

Granted

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Education

2009

Campbell University, Norman Adrian Wiggins School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2003

East Carolina University

B.S.

Speaking Engagements

2015

MPA, Rochester Chapter meeting

Immigration

Publications

Languages

English

Activity

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