NICHOLAS A. HURSTON, ESQ. | 13 WEST BEVERLEY STREET, 2nd FL, STAUNTON, VIRGINIA 24401

Phone: 540.252.3484 | Fax: 540.675.4230 | info@hurstonlaw.com

Areas of Practice

| Civil Litigation | EMPLOYMENT | Personal Injury | Landlord/Tenant |

| Collections | Appeals | Everything In Between |

Mr. Hurston excels at helping clients solve a wide range of disputes involving contracts, estates and trusts, real estate, business transactions, defamation, and many other issues.  Negotiation and finding innovative ways to settle disputes are important parts of his approach, and Mr. Hurston is an experienced trial advocate, should negotiations fail.

We all want to feel secure and appreciated at our jobs, regardless of where or how you work. Whether you have issues regarding discrimination and harassment, family/medical leave, wrongful termination, or employment agreements, the Hurston Law Offices is ready to consult and help resolve your matter and, if necessary, guide you through litigation to protect your rights.

If you or a loved one has been injured due to the actions of another person, a business, or the government, The Hurston Law Offices will pursue the compensation that you deserve. Insurance companies and bureaucracies will try to take advantage of you without an experienced attorney fighting for you.  

The Hurston Law Offices has represented both landlords and tenants in matters ranging from simple rent disputes to health and safety violations including heating failures, lead paint, mold, and pests. When representing a tenant, we will ensure your right to a fair lease, negotiate with landlords, and demand adherence to the law. When representing a landlord, we will craft a lease that protects your interests legally, prosecute your lease against defaulted tenants, and provide counsel when managing tenants.

If you are suing a person or business, you need an experienced attorney to make sure you succeed in getting a proper judgment, and then actually collect that judgment - which is harder than you may think. Alternatively, if you are being sued for a debt which you dispute, an experienced attorney knows both how to defend your rights in court and/or advocate for a fair settlement of the debt to help you get back on your feet.

When someone loses a civil or criminal case, they have the ability to appeal the decision and argue that it was wrongly decided for one or more reasons, but it is very important that you contact an attorney about your appeal rights as soon as possible.  There are very strict limitations for filing dates and Virginia is particularly unforgiving.  Mr. Hurston has handled numerous appeals and can provide consultation services during trial to ensure that you have the best possible chance for a successful appeal, if one becomes necessary.

As a general practitioner for more than ten years, Mr. Hurston has learned a lot about different legal issues. Feel free to ask whether he can help you even if your issue is not mentioned above. If he does not feel confident in his ability to help you, he will refer you to an attorney more knowledgeable about your issue.