team-member

Nicole Sodoma

Charlotte, NC

Licensed for 11 years

Law Degree

Awards

Primary Practice Area

Divorce and separation

Language

English

About

I am an attorney with Sodoma Law where I practice family law.  I help clients throughout the Charlotte metropolitan area with divorce, division of assets and liabilities, child custody, child support, adoption, separation agreements, and modifications of custody and support.  I received my Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and my Juris Doctor degree from North Carolina Central University School of Law.  I always strive to provide the highest quality of service while meeting the needs of my clients with the utmost care and courtesy.  When I’m not practicing law, I enjoy spending time outdoors, watching sports, and spending time with my wife and two sons, David and Charles.

Practices Areas

Child custody

Child support

Divorce and separation

Family

Language

English

Contact

Sodoma Law217 North Graham StreetCharlotte, NC, 28202217 North Graham StreetCharlotte, NC, 28202

Office: N/A

Website: N/A

Reviews

KATHERINE
May 1, 2020

I have worked with David Simmons at Sodoma Law on divorce and domestic violence protective order cases, and highly recommend his counsel. David is very professional and thorough, and has helped me navigate several technical and complex legal issues in negotiations and in court. He has also reviewed documents from an attorney I hired prior to him, and helped me navigate the negative consequences of how those documents were written. My next step with David will be to redraft those and attempt to renegotiate that agreement. In addition to his technical expertise, David has taken the time and care to really understand me and my family so that he keeps our core values and priorities in mind at all times. He does a great job of explaining all of my options to me, giving me his recommendation, then giving me room to process and make a decision. I know that I will have his full support no matter which route I decide to take, and that he will always advocate for me. I have truly felt understood and cared for, and that I have sound, accurate legal advice whenever I need it.

Daniel
January 25, 2020

During a very challenging and emotional time in my life, Sodoma Law, especially David Simmons made me feel secure, confident and like a part of the family. David was always reassuring, transparent and assessable to me when I needed him. I highly recommend Sodoma as a firm and David as an attorney.

anonymous
January 14, 2020

David Simmons is not just an outstanding attorney, he is a person of good character which is hard to find. Going through a divorce is extremely difficult, painful for children, and sometimes very confusing in a legal sense. David is a great legal thinker, proactive in his legal approach, honest about the pros and cons of decisions along the way, and keeps you focused on the priorities of your case. While he is calm and steady outside of the courtroom, when he is adamantly fighting for your case in the courtroom, David is outstanding at not backing down to other lawyers who are contentious. I find this admirable. In my case, David has stood his ground against opposing attorneys who choose to go the divisive route who only hurt families more. I recommend David Simmons to anyone who needs a great, thoughtful attorney.

Aaron
August 8, 2019

Very professional services provided. Absolutely happy with everything. Communication from the legal team was always extremely prompt. Pricing was very reasonable and upfront. I would not hesitate to use them again. Mr. Simmons was excellent. Used him for a divorce case and pleased with the outcome as well as his support and guidance through the process

Sue
June 12, 2019

Needing an attorney is never anything we want in life. But when situations arise that we do need one, we want to be sure we have the best. When my marriage ended and my husband acted in behaviors that were detrimental to my family I know I needed to find the best lawyer I could. David Simmons is absolutely that lawyer! David is professional, thorough, articulate and highly competent. I trust him completely! My divorce has not been an easy one mostly because of my husband's lack of participation. It was so frustrating and very emotional at times, but David's demeanor helped keep me calm and focused. I consider him not only my lawyer but a good friend. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend him without reservation!

anonymous
May 2, 2019

He represented me in a DVPO case and we won. The case was denied by the judge base on Att. David Simmons presentation. He Knows how and when to beat his opponent in the court. He is the best I can recommend to anyone looking for an attorney.

Michele
October 2, 2018

When I met David Simmons at the end of November, 2016, I had just been assaulted by my abusive husband, who was consequently arrested and convicted. My daughter, Heather Bolyard, age 30 had researched and had made a plan for when this day would come. The abuse lasted 14 years. Escalating. From day one, David was kind, patient, understanding and thorough in his questions and research. I immediately knew that he was the attorney I needed. At that time I was in shock. He told us the steps to take to begin the process of separating. Heather wrote it all down. They both walked me through that day. Both Heather and I tried to tell David what we were up against, a very narcissistic diagnosed bipolar person who refused to take his meds, but who was also extremely intelligent and manipulative. Used to getting his way. So the steps that David told us to do that day were crucially important for my near future survival. Heather and I did everything he suggested, and I am forever grateful for his guidance. At that time, I really didn't know that it would take until July, 2018 to get the final decree of divorce. David talked us through each and every step, patiently explaining anything I needed to hear, repeating things and being even in his words. I was also very lucky to have Kristin Wright, David's paralegal, and the wonderful staff at McIlveen Family Law Firm for support. My ex-husband made things very difficult and stalled as much as he could, hoping I would run out of money. But in the end, with David's help, we succeeded. I was very pleased with the outcome. The outcome was that I got the house. I am now in the process of selling the house to downsize and will have a cushion of money in the bank. And ex-husband cannot dispute anything because I asked for no alimony. David asked me numerous times if I was sure of this. I said yes. He wanted me to be absolutely sure. And I still am. David Simmons is a stellar attorney, making sure he addressed all the details, and the details in between the details. I am so glad that Heather found him, and that he was my attorney. Steadfast, patient, kind, extremely smart with a great sense of humor. Without humor it would have been miserable! We were a good team and accomplished the goal. I am official divorced. I am so much calmer. My blood pressure is normal. I am looking towards the future. There is nothing I can do or say to express my gratitude to David Simmons. I highly recommend him to anyone who is looking for an attorney in family law. When I sell my house, I will go back to David and have him create a new will/living trust for me. I pray I don't need him for anything else to do with Mark. But if I do, I will call him in a New York second. So, Thank you, thank you, Mr. David Simmons. Life is good again.

Jeffrey
September 1, 2018

A few years after being divorced, the separation agreement made without a lawyer was no longer working for me. A friend of mine recommended David and he immediately put me at ease at our initial consultation. His calm demeanor and plain language took away my fear of working with a lawyer. He has a firm grasp of the law and what arrangements work best for divorced parents. Even though my case was relatively small, I felt David really cared about my well-being in every interaction we had. David was thorough and responsive throughout the process and now I have an agreement that will work for years to come.

Michael
August 28, 2018

I hired David to help me with my custody case. David was very helpful and knowledgeable. David was always accessible to answer any questions that I had. I would definitely recommend David to anyone going through a custody battle.

Melissa
August 23, 2018

David Simmons was my attorney for roughly 1.5 years during my highly contentious divorce litigation. David is a highly intelligent, detail oriented, responsive and extremely capable attorney. He thinks outside the box and is willing to push hard for what is right for his clients. He took the time to explain things when I needed him to do so. His motions are incredibly well-written and his arguments highly articulate. Besides being a tremendous attorney, David is a really good person who truly cares about his clients. His calm approach to incredibly tough situations was very helpful and I also enjoyed his sense of humor. I would highly recommend David Simmons to anyone needing a family law attorney. He's a star.

KATHERINE
May 1, 2020

I have worked with David Simmons at Sodoma Law on divorce and domestic violence protective order cases, and highly recommend his counsel. David is very professional and thorough, and has helped me navigate several technical and complex legal issues in negotiations and in court. He has also reviewed documents from an attorney I hired prior to him, and helped me navigate the negative consequences of how those documents were written. My next step with David will be to redraft those and attempt to renegotiate that agreement. In addition to his technical expertise, David has taken the time and care to really understand me and my family so that he keeps our core values and priorities in mind at all times. He does a great job of explaining all of my options to me, giving me his recommendation, then giving me room to process and make a decision. I know that I will have his full support no matter which route I decide to take, and that he will always advocate for me. I have truly felt understood and cared for, and that I have sound, accurate legal advice whenever I need it.

Daniel
January 25, 2020

During a very challenging and emotional time in my life, Sodoma Law, especially David Simmons made me feel secure, confident and like a part of the family. David was always reassuring, transparent and assessable to me when I needed him. I highly recommend Sodoma as a firm and David as an attorney.

anonymous
January 14, 2020

David Simmons is not just an outstanding attorney, he is a person of good character which is hard to find. Going through a divorce is extremely difficult, painful for children, and sometimes very confusing in a legal sense. David is a great legal thinker, proactive in his legal approach, honest about the pros and cons of decisions along the way, and keeps you focused on the priorities of your case. While he is calm and steady outside of the courtroom, when he is adamantly fighting for your case in the courtroom, David is outstanding at not backing down to other lawyers who are contentious. I find this admirable. In my case, David has stood his ground against opposing attorneys who choose to go the divisive route who only hurt families more. I recommend David Simmons to anyone who needs a great, thoughtful attorney.

Aaron
August 8, 2019

Very professional services provided. Absolutely happy with everything. Communication from the legal team was always extremely prompt. Pricing was very reasonable and upfront. I would not hesitate to use them again. Mr. Simmons was excellent. Used him for a divorce case and pleased with the outcome as well as his support and guidance through the process

Sue
June 12, 2019

Needing an attorney is never anything we want in life. But when situations arise that we do need one, we want to be sure we have the best. When my marriage ended and my husband acted in behaviors that were detrimental to my family I know I needed to find the best lawyer I could. David Simmons is absolutely that lawyer! David is professional, thorough, articulate and highly competent. I trust him completely! My divorce has not been an easy one mostly because of my husband's lack of participation. It was so frustrating and very emotional at times, but David's demeanor helped keep me calm and focused. I consider him not only my lawyer but a good friend. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend him without reservation!

anonymous
May 2, 2019

He represented me in a DVPO case and we won. The case was denied by the judge base on Att. David Simmons presentation. He Knows how and when to beat his opponent in the court. He is the best I can recommend to anyone looking for an attorney.

Michele
October 2, 2018

When I met David Simmons at the end of November, 2016, I had just been assaulted by my abusive husband, who was consequently arrested and convicted. My daughter, Heather Bolyard, age 30 had researched and had made a plan for when this day would come. The abuse lasted 14 years. Escalating. From day one, David was kind, patient, understanding and thorough in his questions and research. I immediately knew that he was the attorney I needed. At that time I was in shock. He told us the steps to take to begin the process of separating. Heather wrote it all down. They both walked me through that day. Both Heather and I tried to tell David what we were up against, a very narcissistic diagnosed bipolar person who refused to take his meds, but who was also extremely intelligent and manipulative. Used to getting his way. So the steps that David told us to do that day were crucially important for my near future survival. Heather and I did everything he suggested, and I am forever grateful for his guidance. At that time, I really didn't know that it would take until July, 2018 to get the final decree of divorce. David talked us through each and every step, patiently explaining anything I needed to hear, repeating things and being even in his words. I was also very lucky to have Kristin Wright, David's paralegal, and the wonderful staff at McIlveen Family Law Firm for support. My ex-husband made things very difficult and stalled as much as he could, hoping I would run out of money. But in the end, with David's help, we succeeded. I was very pleased with the outcome. The outcome was that I got the house. I am now in the process of selling the house to downsize and will have a cushion of money in the bank. And ex-husband cannot dispute anything because I asked for no alimony. David asked me numerous times if I was sure of this. I said yes. He wanted me to be absolutely sure. And I still am. David Simmons is a stellar attorney, making sure he addressed all the details, and the details in between the details. I am so glad that Heather found him, and that he was my attorney. Steadfast, patient, kind, extremely smart with a great sense of humor. Without humor it would have been miserable! We were a good team and accomplished the goal. I am official divorced. I am so much calmer. My blood pressure is normal. I am looking towards the future. There is nothing I can do or say to express my gratitude to David Simmons. I highly recommend him to anyone who is looking for an attorney in family law. When I sell my house, I will go back to David and have him create a new will/living trust for me. I pray I don't need him for anything else to do with Mark. But if I do, I will call him in a New York second. So, Thank you, thank you, Mr. David Simmons. Life is good again.

Jeffrey
September 1, 2018

A few years after being divorced, the separation agreement made without a lawyer was no longer working for me. A friend of mine recommended David and he immediately put me at ease at our initial consultation. His calm demeanor and plain language took away my fear of working with a lawyer. He has a firm grasp of the law and what arrangements work best for divorced parents. Even though my case was relatively small, I felt David really cared about my well-being in every interaction we had. David was thorough and responsive throughout the process and now I have an agreement that will work for years to come.

Michael
August 28, 2018

I hired David to help me with my custody case. David was very helpful and knowledgeable. David was always accessible to answer any questions that I had. I would definitely recommend David to anyone going through a custody battle.

Melissa
August 23, 2018

David Simmons was my attorney for roughly 1.5 years during my highly contentious divorce litigation. David is a highly intelligent, detail oriented, responsive and extremely capable attorney. He thinks outside the box and is willing to push hard for what is right for his clients. He took the time to explain things when I needed him to do so. His motions are incredibly well-written and his arguments highly articulate. Besides being a tremendous attorney, David is a really good person who truly cares about his clients. His calm approach to incredibly tough situations was very helpful and I also enjoyed his sense of humor. I would highly recommend David Simmons to anyone needing a family law attorney. He's a star.

KATHERINE
May 1, 2020

I have worked with David Simmons at Sodoma Law on divorce and domestic violence protective order cases, and highly recommend his counsel. David is very professional and thorough, and has helped me navigate several technical and complex legal issues in negotiations and in court. He has also reviewed documents from an attorney I hired prior to him, and helped me navigate the negative consequences of how those documents were written. My next step with David will be to redraft those and attempt to renegotiate that agreement. In addition to his technical expertise, David has taken the time and care to really understand me and my family so that he keeps our core values and priorities in mind at all times. He does a great job of explaining all of my options to me, giving me his recommendation, then giving me room to process and make a decision. I know that I will have his full support no matter which route I decide to take, and that he will always advocate for me. I have truly felt understood and cared for, and that I have sound, accurate legal advice whenever I need it.

Daniel
January 25, 2020

During a very challenging and emotional time in my life, Sodoma Law, especially David Simmons made me feel secure, confident and like a part of the family. David was always reassuring, transparent and assessable to me when I needed him. I highly recommend Sodoma as a firm and David as an attorney.

anonymous
January 14, 2020

David Simmons is not just an outstanding attorney, he is a person of good character which is hard to find. Going through a divorce is extremely difficult, painful for children, and sometimes very confusing in a legal sense. David is a great legal thinker, proactive in his legal approach, honest about the pros and cons of decisions along the way, and keeps you focused on the priorities of your case. While he is calm and steady outside of the courtroom, when he is adamantly fighting for your case in the courtroom, David is outstanding at not backing down to other lawyers who are contentious. I find this admirable. In my case, David has stood his ground against opposing attorneys who choose to go the divisive route who only hurt families more. I recommend David Simmons to anyone who needs a great, thoughtful attorney.

Aaron
August 8, 2019

Very professional services provided. Absolutely happy with everything. Communication from the legal team was always extremely prompt. Pricing was very reasonable and upfront. I would not hesitate to use them again. Mr. Simmons was excellent. Used him for a divorce case and pleased with the outcome as well as his support and guidance through the process

Sue
June 12, 2019

Needing an attorney is never anything we want in life. But when situations arise that we do need one, we want to be sure we have the best. When my marriage ended and my husband acted in behaviors that were detrimental to my family I know I needed to find the best lawyer I could. David Simmons is absolutely that lawyer! David is professional, thorough, articulate and highly competent. I trust him completely! My divorce has not been an easy one mostly because of my husband's lack of participation. It was so frustrating and very emotional at times, but David's demeanor helped keep me calm and focused. I consider him not only my lawyer but a good friend. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend him without reservation!

anonymous
May 2, 2019

He represented me in a DVPO case and we won. The case was denied by the judge base on Att. David Simmons presentation. He Knows how and when to beat his opponent in the court. He is the best I can recommend to anyone looking for an attorney.

Michele
October 2, 2018

When I met David Simmons at the end of November, 2016, I had just been assaulted by my abusive husband, who was consequently arrested and convicted. My daughter, Heather Bolyard, age 30 had researched and had made a plan for when this day would come. The abuse lasted 14 years. Escalating. From day one, David was kind, patient, understanding and thorough in his questions and research. I immediately knew that he was the attorney I needed. At that time I was in shock. He told us the steps to take to begin the process of separating. Heather wrote it all down. They both walked me through that day. Both Heather and I tried to tell David what we were up against, a very narcissistic diagnosed bipolar person who refused to take his meds, but who was also extremely intelligent and manipulative. Used to getting his way. So the steps that David told us to do that day were crucially important for my near future survival. Heather and I did everything he suggested, and I am forever grateful for his guidance. At that time, I really didn't know that it would take until July, 2018 to get the final decree of divorce. David talked us through each and every step, patiently explaining anything I needed to hear, repeating things and being even in his words. I was also very lucky to have Kristin Wright, David's paralegal, and the wonderful staff at McIlveen Family Law Firm for support. My ex-husband made things very difficult and stalled as much as he could, hoping I would run out of money. But in the end, with David's help, we succeeded. I was very pleased with the outcome. The outcome was that I got the house. I am now in the process of selling the house to downsize and will have a cushion of money in the bank. And ex-husband cannot dispute anything because I asked for no alimony. David asked me numerous times if I was sure of this. I said yes. He wanted me to be absolutely sure. And I still am. David Simmons is a stellar attorney, making sure he addressed all the details, and the details in between the details. I am so glad that Heather found him, and that he was my attorney. Steadfast, patient, kind, extremely smart with a great sense of humor. Without humor it would have been miserable! We were a good team and accomplished the goal. I am official divorced. I am so much calmer. My blood pressure is normal. I am looking towards the future. There is nothing I can do or say to express my gratitude to David Simmons. I highly recommend him to anyone who is looking for an attorney in family law. When I sell my house, I will go back to David and have him create a new will/living trust for me. I pray I don't need him for anything else to do with Mark. But if I do, I will call him in a New York second. So, Thank you, thank you, Mr. David Simmons. Life is good again.

Jeffrey
September 1, 2018

A few years after being divorced, the separation agreement made without a lawyer was no longer working for me. A friend of mine recommended David and he immediately put me at ease at our initial consultation. His calm demeanor and plain language took away my fear of working with a lawyer. He has a firm grasp of the law and what arrangements work best for divorced parents. Even though my case was relatively small, I felt David really cared about my well-being in every interaction we had. David was thorough and responsive throughout the process and now I have an agreement that will work for years to come.

Michael
August 28, 2018

I hired David to help me with my custody case. David was very helpful and knowledgeable. David was always accessible to answer any questions that I had. I would definitely recommend David to anyone going through a custody battle.

Melissa
August 23, 2018

David Simmons was my attorney for roughly 1.5 years during my highly contentious divorce litigation. David is a highly intelligent, detail oriented, responsive and extremely capable attorney. He thinks outside the box and is willing to push hard for what is right for his clients. He took the time to explain things when I needed him to do so. His motions are incredibly well-written and his arguments highly articulate. Besides being a tremendous attorney, David is a really good person who truly cares about his clients. His calm approach to incredibly tough situations was very helpful and I also enjoyed his sense of humor. I would highly recommend David Simmons to anyone needing a family law attorney. He's a star.