TESTIMONIALS & CLIENT REVIEWS

I feel very dubious about lawyers and the whole system, so I cannot tell you how relieved I was to find a law firm that I could really trust! And not just trust with a little thing, but with the most important things in my whole world: my kid, my family, my legacy after I’m gone. They handled my divorce and parenting agreement with such clarity, such integrity- they really made it as easy as it could possibly be. AND!!! they talked to me like a real human being who was intelligent, grown, and capable of making really hard decisions that would impact my life. The office is a kind and welcoming environment. I was greeted from the first moment, and it makes all the difference. I also prioritize businesses that are woman-owned, LGBTQ+ affirming, and local- not just chain repeats of corporate monsters. I have seen these attorneys fight for our communities in the most public and most private of spheres. They put their money, their time, their brilliance, their creativity and their resources where their mouth is. They are not just here to suck the money out of clients. I feel like they really care about us- about me and my family, and the many others in our community who have been helped by this firm in the most tender and most important legal proceedings of our lives. And, if you are new to town, you should know that they are kind of famous in our community. Thank you Milan & Meredith for being our champions, our defenders, our allies. I feel so much safer as a queer, brown mama knowing that y’all are on our side and there to help. I just can’t thank you enough!

NicholsonPham represented my wife and I in a Gestational Carrier agreement. From the start, the team answered all of our questions and were even willing to expedite the process of our agreement with a nominal additional fee. The team was patient and responsive. They were thorough with easing all my wife’s concerns and ensured that we understood the implications of different provisions of the agreement.They remained respectful and receptive throughout the entire process. The most important role this team played in this process, though, was their professional and supportive role when the agreement was unexpectedly terminated by the intended parents. This was an emotional time for my wife and she was heartbroken over the termination. The team listened to my wife’s thoughts and concerns and carefully shepherded us through the process of terminating the agreement. Through the efforts of attorneys on both sides, the agreement was terminated to all parties’ satisfaction. I certainly recommend this firm for their legal expertise in such a niche area of the law. In addition, their client-centered approach enabled us to feel heard and respected throughout the process.

NicholsonPham has been my go-to for legal advice and services since moving to Durham from NYC in 2011. Their approachable expertise, warm professionalism and die-hard commitment to using lawyering for the greater good has made getting my legal ducks in order an empowering process. That alone has prompted me to refer them to countless friends and colleagues. But Milan Pham has forever won my awe and gratitude for understanding my resistance to having to “adopt” the child I birthed and working with us to find an alternate legal route to getting our family acknowledged and protected. Her values-centered creativity, commitment to the rights of my family, and brilliant legal mind turned this maddening experience into a moment of jubilant and tender-hearted dignity.

“Because Milan really understands and appreciates what I am trying to accomplish through my business, she not only answers my questions but also helps me figure out what questions I should be asking. Milan brings a top-notch legal as well as sensitivity for my reality as a small business owner. She communicates in clear and straightforward language so I can actually understand and make use of her legal advice. She is highly responsive and follows through, delivering high-quality and timely results. Because of her great work with my business, as well as her cultural competence and ability to work with people from all walks of life, I have recommended her to work with my aging immigrant parents on their personal legal needs. I would not trust my parents to just anyone. I am grateful for the support that Milan provides my family as well as my business.”

We had our wills prepared years ago before we were able to get married in 2015. We finally got around to seeking out a suitable “gay friendly” law firm and got a recommendation for NicholsonPham. At our initial meeting with attorney Milan Pham, she was friendly, patient, and quite welcoming. She set us at ease very quickly with her calm and warm demeanor. She asked a number of questions to determine our needs, state of affairs, and to establish a good rapport for going forward with our estate planning. Draft documents were prepared for our review. They were far more thorough and professional than ones done for us in the past. Milan readily provided explanations and clarifications to questions we had. The day we met to sign the final documents was a quick and easy process. We are both pleased with this firm and Milan in particular. She helped us navigate through the process with such knowledge and patience. NicholsonPham was the perfect match for us!