Harrell & Chambliss

Harrell & Chambliss is a full-service, minority-owned law firm with 43 years of proven expertise in banking, bankruptcy, corporate, education, energy, estate planning and administration, public finance, real estate, and tax services. Under the guidance of Co-Managing Partners Adam N. Harrell Jr. and Nancy Griffin Chambliss, the firm’s 11 attorneys deliver comprehensive legal solutions to communities, corporate entities, and municipalities throughout Virginia.

Originally founded as Wilder & Gregory by Hon. L. Douglas Wilder, former governor of the commonwealth, and 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals Judge Roger L. Gregory, the firm was established to provide high-caliber legal services to the community at large. The practice transitioned to Harrell & Chambliss in January 2001 following Judge Gregory’s appointment to the federal appellate court.

The firm’s commitment to excellence has earned significant recognition, including awards for promoting successful homeownership from the NeighborWorks Resource Group and the Trailblazer and Small Member of the Year awards from the Metropolitan Business League. In 1991, Harrell & Chambliss became the first minority-owned law firm in Virginia to be listed in The Bond Buyer’s Municipal Marketplace (The Red Book), marking a historic milestone in the Commonwealth’s legal landscape.

Operating from a family-centered, faith-based value system, the firm prioritizes relationships and maintains strong connections with community leaders, corporate partners, and even legal competitors. This collaborative approach has enabled successful partnerships with other legal entities to serve diverse client needs. The firm’s “open door” culture fosters a supportive environment where attorneys and staff share information and resources freely, creating a workplace atmosphere that many former employees remember positively years after their tenure.

The firm’s attorneys have long been encouraged to provide pro-bono services, legal seminars and community education. Team members actively participate in local churches, civic organizations, and philanthropic endeavors, reflecting the firm’s commitment to giving back to the communities it serves.