Emily Nickle

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Working as a paralegal focusing on the practice of family law.

Get to Know Emily

Emily Nickle is originally from Southern Pines, North Carolina, and now resides in Fuquay-Varina with her family. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Management from Fayetteville State University and completed the Paralegal Certification Program at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

Emily spent over 15 years working at her family’s business, Boles Funeral Home, and continues to maintain her funeral director’s license in North Carolina. She is actively involved in her community, volunteers with the Southern Pines Youth Rugby Club, and advocates for animal welfare.

A busy mom of two energetic toddler boys, Emily leads an active life filled with outdoor adventures and a love for gardening.

What Clients Say About Our Team

Rated 5 out of 5

Ms. Pennington has successfully navigated me through many of life’s little trials and tribulations. I can unreservedly recommend her and her legal abilities to anyone and everyone. This lady has it all, guts, charm, ability, smarts, and a strong work ethic. I’m super glad to have Ms. Pennington on my side!

Daniel Fenti

Rated 5 out of 5

Chelly and her staff were amazing thru my whole case. They always listened and talked me thru things when I was falling apart. Highly recommended Chelly and her team for and custody problems!!!

Cassandra Brown

Rated 5 out of 5

Chelly Pennington and her team treated me well. Professional staff, very cozy office. Chelly provided me with advice that was easy to digest and not wrapped in legalese. She was friendly, laid back, down-to-earth and transparent. Looking forward to seeing her again in the future.

Craig Green

Rated 5 out of 5

Words cannot express how grateful I am to Ms. Chelly Pennington and her team for everything they are doing for me. This is definitely the A-Team of lawyers and paralegals. They are professional, very knowledgable, dedicated, honest, ethical and affordable. I had another attorney represent me in my divorce and custody case prior to Chelly and it was a horrible experience. I finally feel adequately represented and I couldn’t be happier with their services. I highly recommend Pennington Family Law. They are the best of the best! With my deepest gratitude. Thank you Chelly, Monica, Janelle and Simone!

E Marina

Rated 5 out of 5

I went looking for a great divorce lawyer and was referred to Chelly by many people within the community. I made a phone call and within days my case was on its way at a more than reasonable price. She’s always quick to answer my questions no matter if she is in the office or not. Chelly is the most personable lawyer I have ever met. She is the ONLY lawyer in the area I will refer anyone to!

Katrina Anderson

Rated 5 out of 5

Chelly helped me greatly with my custody case. She was fair and appropriate calling attention to matters that really aided my case and gave me a good resolution. There is no case too controversial for her.

David Rizzo

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