Nancy Griffin Chambliss – Richmond, VA

Leading Authority in Public Finance Law

Co-Managing Partner at Harrell & Chambliss LLP

Nancy Griffin Chambliss is a distinguished attorney and the Co-Managing Partner of Harrell & Chambliss LLP, one of Richmond’s oldest and most respected minority-owned law firms. With a career spanning over four decades, Nancy has established herself as a titan in the specialized fields of public and municipal finance. A graduate of the University of Virginia School of Law (1980), she brings a wealth of knowledge and a disciplined approach to complex financial transactions. Her practice is primarily focused on serving governmental entities, financial institutions, and corporations in high-value bond issuances and structured securities transactions. Nancy’s reputation for precision and integrity has made her a trusted advisor for clients navigating the intricate regulatory frameworks of public funding and procurement.

Specialized Transactional Expertise

Nancy Griffin Chambliss handles matters that shape the infrastructure and financial health of communities. Her practice areas are highly technical and critical to the operations of local governments and large organizations.

Core Areas of Practice:

• Public and Municipal Finance: Serving as bond counsel and underwriter’s counsel for tax-exempt and taxable bond financings used to fund schools, utilities, and public projects.
• Structured Finance: Advising on complex financial instruments and securities transactions.
• Contracts and Procurement: Assisting clients in negotiating and drafting major commercial contracts and navigating government procurement processes.
• Local Government Law: Providing legal counsel to municipalities on regulatory compliance, governance, and policy matters.

A Commitment to Excellence and Service

Nancy operates from the firm’s offices in the Eighth and Main Building in downtown Richmond. Her leadership at Harrell & Chambliss extends beyond her legal practice; she plays a pivotal role in guiding the firm’s strategic direction and mentoring the next generation of attorneys. Nancy is also deeply involved in the professional community, having served on the Board of Directors for the Virginia Small Business Financing Authority. If you need to order a lawyer with deep expertise in the financial mechanisms that power public and private growth, Nancy Griffin Chambliss offers the seasoned counsel and steady hand required for success.