Nicholas M. Braswell, Esq.

Nicholas Braswell graduated from the University of Richmond School of Law, affording him the required education to move forward in the practice of law and the opportunity to live and learn in the area that he chose to serve.

With five years of experience at the Office of the Public Defender for the City of Richmond, Nicholas he appeared in Richmond City General District Courts nearly five days a week. In this role, he negotiated plea agreements, developed legal arguments, and tried cases involving complicated issues, preparing daily with statutes, case law, and creative arguments to best represent his clients while providing the bench with the necessary information to make just findings.

During his tenure as a public defender, Nicholas spent hours each day learning from judges how to be compassionate and empathetic when necessary, while also being stern and steadfast in the interpretation of the law.

Throughout his career, Nicholas has litigated both civil and criminal matters, gaining experience with multiple standards and burdens of proof, rules of evidence, violent crimes, non-violent crimes, property crimes, property disputes, contract law, traffic offenses, drug offenses, and protective orders. This extensive experience has provided him with a well-rounded understanding of multiple aspects of the law.

Nicholas has also served as a registered agent for a local small business, gaining experience with zoning, local ordinances, landlord-tenant disputes, and contract law.