Law Offices of Peter T Nicholl - Portsmouth, VA
The Law Offices of Peter T. Nicholl is a premier catastrophic personal injury and toxic tort law firm in Portsmouth, Virginia, with over thirty years of experience and billions recovered for victims of mesothelioma, asbestos exposure, severe collisions, medical malpractice, and workplace wage theft.
Championing Victims of Catastrophic Harm and Toxic Exposure
Suffering a life-altering illness or catastrophic injury due to another party's negligence can turn your entire world upside down. Located at 355 Crawford Street in historic Olde Towne Portsmouth, The Law Offices of Peter T. Nicholl delivers formidable legal advocacy for injured individuals and their families. Established in 1995 by founding attorney Peter T. Nicholl, who holds an AV Preeminent rating and belongs to the elite Leaders Forum of the American Association for Justice, the firm has secured more than two billion dollars in client verdicts and settlements. When injury victims or bereaved families need an attorney with the resources to confront major manufacturers and commercial insurers, Peter T. Nicholl provides decisive representation.
Mesothelioma, Asbestos, and Toxic Substance Litigation
For decades, shipbuilders, industrial workers, tradesmen, and naval personnel in Portsmouth and Hampton Roads were exposed to toxic asbestos fibers without adequate warning. The Law Offices of Peter T. Nicholl is nationally recognized for holding asbestos manufacturers accountable. Practice areas include:
- Mesothelioma and Lung Cancer: Securing substantial compensation for victims suffering from pleural mesothelioma, peritoneal mesothelioma, and asbestos-induced lung cancers.
- Asbestos Bankruptcy Trust Claims: Filing administrative claims against corporate asbestos bankruptcy trusts to secure financial relief without prolonged court battles.
- Environmental and Toxic Torts: Representing individuals harmed by industrial radiation, dangerous chemical contamination, and toxic workplace substances.
- Wrongful Death Claims: Acting as compassionate wrongful death lawyers who fight for grieving families to recover funeral costs, medical expenses, and compensation for lost companionship.
Catastrophic Personal Injury and Vehicle Collision Litigation
A severe motor vehicle crash or machinery failure can inflict permanent disabilities, brain trauma, or spinal cord injuries. Operating as experienced accident and injury lawyers, the firm accepts injury cases on a contingency fee arrangement, ensuring clients pay zero legal fees unless compensation is recovered. Core personal injury services include:
- Commercial Truck and Highway Crashes: Serving as aggressive truck accident lawyers and car accident lawyers who investigate commercial trucking logbooks, black box data, and carrier safety violations.
- Motorcycle and Pedestrian Collisions: Acting as dedicated motorcycle accident lawyers to protect riders facing severe road trauma and biased insurance claims.
- Premises Liability: Functioning as skilled slip and fall injury lawyers to hold negligent commercial facilities and property managers accountable for dangerous conditions.
- Defective Products: Serving as proven defective product injury lawyers who hold manufacturers liable for dangerous consumer goods and industrial machinery defects.
Medical Malpractice and Healthcare Negligence
Patients put their trust in healthcare providers, but medical oversights can cause irreparable physical harm. Serving as dedicated medical malpractice lawyers, the firm investigates surgical errors, misdiagnoses, delayed cancer diagnoses, medication errors, and birth injuries. Working closely with respected medical experts, the attorneys build compelling evidentiary presentations that hold doctors, clinics, and hospital networks accountable.
Wage Theft and Employment Rights Enforcement
Workers who are denied their rightfully earned compensation face severe financial hardship. Functioning as skilled employment and labor lawyers and wage and hour lawyers, the firm prosecutes collective actions and individual claims for unpaid overtime, off-the-clock work, and worker misclassification under the Fair Labor Standards Act. Whether you are battling a serious toxic illness or looking to find a lawyer who will demand justice for medical neglect, clients hire an attorney from The Law Offices of Peter T. Nicholl for fierce advocacy backed by billions in proven recoveries.
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Location & Access
Primary Address
Located on the scenic waterfront of the Historic Olde Towne Portsmouth district, offering spectacular views of the Elizabeth River and situated right next to the downtown Portsmouth ferry landing.
Building Location
The office is located in the 355 Crawford Building, a prominent eight-story waterfront commercial office building built in 1966. It is situated on the scenic Elizabeth River waterfront, just steps away from the beautiful North Landing Park and the U.S. Lightship 101.
Parking Details
Visitors have access to a surface parking lot directly on-site, as well as a nearby public parking garage next to the adjacent hotel. Both street parking and covered/reserved parking options are available in the vicinity.
Public Transit
Served by Hampton Roads Transit Elizabeth River Ferry (Portsmouth - Norfolk); nearest stop is at Ferry Stop - North Landing.
Accessibility / Suite Access
Enter the main lobby of the 355 Crawford Building. Take one of the building's central elevators to the 6th floor, where you will find the law offices of Peter T. Nicholl in Suite 612.