Nicholas F Simopoulos, experienced Personal Injury, Sexual Harassment attorney in Richmond, VA with 226 reviews
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Nicholas F Simopoulos

406 West Franklin Street, Richmond, VA

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2004:
George Mason University School of Law, JD - Juris Doctor
1999:
University of Virginia, BA - Bachelor of Arts

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Anonymous

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25 Dec, 2024
I can't recommend Nick highly enough. He is patient, knowledgeable, thoughtful, caring, and a superb advocate. He handled our Title IX matter with great skill, while always answering all of our questions and treating us with respect. He is a credit to the legal profession.
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Sharon bork

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24 Dec, 2024
After being turned down by a law firm in Charlottesville because our case wasn't an easy win, we found Follis and Epperly. Craig was empathic and persistent. All messages and calls were returned quickly. He explained the process step by step. Due to his experience and knowledge, we were compensated for our injuries. I highly recommend Craig Follis. 😁
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Jadah myree

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12 Dec, 2024
Craig and Follis were amazing! They have been working together for almost 30 years.- very experienced and professional They communicated so well throughout the duration of my lawsuit and both of them are very kind and approachable! I just picked up the check from my settlement. You won’t regret having them represent you for sure 😊
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Highly knowledgeable and experienced attorneys who provide expert legal representation
“Nick is above and beyond one of the most professional attorneys I have ever had the pleasure of dealing with.”
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Attorneys are responsive, communicative, and available to clients
“Chris was extremely responsive to my emails and texts and always available when I needed him.”
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Attorneys show genuine care and compassion for their clients
“Chris is an absolutely fantastic attorney! He's knowledgeable, assertive, and understanding.”
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Attorneys achieve favorable outcomes and exceed client expectations
“Craig was able to recover a significant amount for my claim after the insurance company initially denied it.”
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Attorneys provide clear and honest guidance throughout the legal process
“Nick was very insightful and informative, never demeaning. I was very fortunate to have worked with him.”
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Some attorneys may not be as communicative or responsive as expected
“I reached out to Mr. Simopoulos and he ghosted me. Zero communication and he didn't show up for our scheduled appointments.”
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A few clients had negative experiences with certain attorneys, citing unprofessional behavior
“Lawyer Chris Booberg is the worst thing in the world as a professional. He is a disgusting person to treat his clients.”

Publications

2023:
The Journal of the Virginia Trial Lawyers Association, Volume 30 Number 1, 2023, The Virginia Human Rights Act: Protecting All, or Only Some, Employees from Discrimination?
2014:
The Journal of Civil Litigation, VADA, The Virginia Good Samaritan Statute, Code § 8.01-225: Some Good Deeds Should Go Unpunished
2010:
The Journal of Civil Litigation, VADA, The Virginia Business Conspiracy Act: is a Criminal Conviction a Prerequisite to a Civil Action for Treble Damages?
2009:
The Journal of Civil Litigation, VADA, The Inadmissibility of Private Rules in a Negligence Action
2008:
The Whisper, DRI, A Successor Corporation’s Liability for Punitive Damages
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