Law Firm Overview

Since 1978, Nicholls & Crampton has provided experienced legal and business counsel to our clients to help them solve problems and accomplish their objectives. We handle litigation in the areas of corporate law, construction, labor and employment, criminal defense, family law disputes, marital property division, personal injury and wrongful death. We also handle matters involving bankruptcy, business organization, estate planning and administration, real estate, taxation and contracts.

The firm has extensive experience in complex lawsuits, negotiated settlements, trials and appeals. We are committed to its tradition of excellence and service.

We promise to continue the firm's history of serving our clients efficiently and keeping our clients informed and involved in decision-making processes. Client interaction is critical, and the firm employs an experienced and dedicated staff devoted to the service of our clients.

Offers Free Initial Consultation on Select Matters

Areas of Practice

• Bankruptcy / Debtor-Creditor Relations
• Business Law and Transactions
• Commercial Litigation and Disputes
• Construction Law
• Criminal Law and Traffic Offenses
• Employment Law
• Family Law and Divorce
• Mediation and Arbitration
• Personal Injury and Wrongful Death
• Real Estate
• Wills / Estate Planning and Administration

Representative Cases

• Inspirational Network, Inc. v. Combs, 131 N.C. App.231, 506 S.E. 2d 754
• Members Interior Const., Inc. v. Leader Const. Co., Inc., 345 N.C. 754, 485 S.E. 2d 56
• Pearce v. Fletcher, 74 N.C. App. 543, 328 S.E. 2d 889
• Artis v. Occidental Life Ins. Co. of North America, 342 N.C. 893, 467 S.E. 2d 900
• Harper v. Fowler, 335 N.C. 769, 442 S.E.2d 515
• United Virginia Bank v. Airlift Assoc.
• Fraver v. North Carolina Farm Bureau, 801 F.2d 675 (C.A. 4 1986), 480 U.S. 919 (1987)
• Hamlet HMA v. Richmond County, et al, 2000 WL 780274 (N.C. App.2000)
• In re Neuhoff Farms, Inc., Chapter 11 Case, 99-05869-8-IRL
• In re Rose's Stores, Inc., Chapter 11 Case, 93-01365-5-ATS

West Practice Categories

Alternative Dispute Resolution, Arbitration, Mediation, Antitrust & Trade Regulation, Deceptive Trade Practices, Unfair Competition, Banking & Finance Law, Foreclosure & Alternatives, Lending & Secured Transactions, Loan Workouts, Bankruptcy Law, Commercial Bankruptcy, Creditors' Rights, Reorganizations & Restructuring, Workouts, Business & Commercial Law, Collections & Repossessions, Commercial Leasing, Contracts, Debtor/Creditor, Joint Ventures, Mergers, Acquisitions & Divestitures, Secured Transactions, Transactions, Uniform Commercial Code, Business Organizations, Business Successions, Closely Held Businesses, Directors' & Officers' Liability, Dissolution, Formation & Business Planning, Limited Liability Companies, Partnerships, Reorganizations, Shareholders' Rights, Civil Rights, Age Discrimination, Disability & Illness Discrimination, National Origin Discrimination, Race Discrimination, Religious Discrimination, Sex Discrimination, Sexual Harassment, Constitutional Law, Affirmative Action, Discrimination, Freedom of Information, Freedom of Press, Freedom of Religion, Freedom of Speech, Construction Law, Construction Contracts, Construction Liens, Criminal Law, DUI/DWI, Drug Violations, Misdemeanor, Traffic Violations, Employment Law -- Employee, Americans with Disabilities Act -- Employee, Employee Rights -- Employee, Employment Contracts -- Employee, Employment Discrimination -- Employee, Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) -- Employee, Occupational Safety & Health Act (OSHA) -- Employee, Sexual Harassment -- Employee, Wage & Hour Laws -- Employee, Whistleblower -- Employee, Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act -- Employee, Wrongful Termination -- Employee, Employment Law -- Employer, Americans with Disabilities Act -- Employer, Employee Rights -- Employer, Employment Contracts -- Employer, Employment Discrimination -- Employer, Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) -- Employer, Occupational Safety & Health Act (OSHA) -- Employer, Sexual Harassment -- Employer, Wage & Hour Laws -- Employer, Whistleblower -- Employer, Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act -- Employer, Wrongful Termination -- Employer, Estate Planning, Elder Law, Guardianships & Conservatorships, Living Wills, Powers of Attorney and Appointment, Trusts, Wills, Family Law, Alimony & Spousal Support, Child Support, Childrens' Rights, Custody & Visitation, Divorce, Paternity, Prenuptial Agreements, Housing & Urban Development, Nursing Home, Title Insurance, Wage & Hour Laws, Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act, Litigation & Appeals, Bankruptcy Litigation, Complex Litigation, Federal Appellate Practice, Federal Trial Practice, Multidistrict Litigation, State Appellate Practice, State Trial Practice, US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, Personal Injury -- Plaintiff, Animal Bites -- Plaintiff, Assault & Battery -- Plaintiff, Aviation Accidents -- Plaintiff, Defamation & Privacy -- Plaintiff, Motor Vehicle Accidents -- Plaintiff, Premises Liability -- Plaintiff, Property Damage -- Plaintiff, Slip and Fall -- Plaintiff, Wrongful Death -- Plaintiff, Probate & Estate Administration, Estate Administration, Real Estate Law, Commercial Real Estate, Condominiums & Cooperatives, Conveyancing, Landlord/Tenant, Residential Real Estate, Taxation Law, Corporate Taxation, Estate & Gift Taxation, Income Taxation, Payroll Taxes, Property (Ad Valorem) Taxes, Sales & Use Taxes