THE SODOMA WAY
When Managing Principal and Attorney Nicole Sodoma opened the doors to Sodoma Law in 2008, it was with the intention of building a different kind of firm. “When I started to put together the team, I focused on creating a culture unlike any other I had encountered: a firm family that showed commitment to our clients, to our team and to our community,” Nicole says. Over time, this commitment has become known as “The Sodoma Way.”
At Sodoma Law, our commitment is central to our success. For our clients, this means that they know they are not in it alone – we refocus our energy away from billable goal requirements by simply taking care of our clients. While financial stability and reputation is critical for any legal services firm, part of the best advocacy is not allowing billable time to be the driver. We believe that if an attorney is representing their client effectively, the billable time becomes secondary.
At Sodoma Law, we have a different way of looking at things. Whether you need a holistic approach to your case or a gladiator in the courtroom, we serve our client’s needs in order to get the results they deserve. This kind of advocacy is very special and is the lens through which we do our best work. Of course, “The Sodoma Way” is much more than that but that is one of the places where we began and one of the values we breathe. What else is in the secret sauce? Our Core Values.
So, how do we find the best candidates for our firm?
We formally established a set of core values that we openly seek in all of our candidates. This helps us find and select potential lawyers and staff who can succeed at Sodoma Law, in the community in which it serves, and who will best serve each of our clients. Some of these attributes are inherent in the individual, such as integrity and honesty. Other attributes are talents that can be developed over time, such as fearless creative problem solving and the kind of preparedness that balances confidence with calculated risk.
At Sodoma Law, success is our passion.
Sodoma Law - Family Law, Estate Law, Immigration Law
Sodoma Law stands as something truly special in family law: a firm built entirely around families, powered by a unified team of dedicated family law attorneys working together across six locations.
What makes Sodoma Law different isn’t a number on a calendar—it’s the way our attorneys collaborate. Every client benefits from the collective insight, strategy, and support of a firm that lives and breathes family law. Our attorneys don’t work in silos; they work as one team, sharing perspective, experience, and creative problem-solving to deliver the strongest possible outcomes for the people who trust us with their futures.
Over the years, we have stood beside clients through moments of profound change—some marked by relief and resolution, others by grief and uncertainty. We’ve celebrated victories, navigated heartbreak, and walked with families through the hardest seasons of their lives. Through it all, one belief has never wavered: our clients are people first. Their stories matter. Their futures matter. And they should never have to walk this path alone.
That belief is at the heart of everything we do. Our family taking care of yours is more than a phrase—it’s how we show up, how we communicate, and how we advocate. Whether a client is working with us in Charlotte, Raleigh, Greenville, or beyond, they are supported by the full strength of our firm.
Sodoma Law was built to be the strength behind you—in the courtroom, at the negotiating table, and during the quiet, overwhelming moments in between. As we reflect on where we’ve been and look ahead to what’s next, we remain grounded in the relationships we’ve built, the trust we’ve earned, and the families we’ve helped move forward.
In that spirit, we’re proud to share the principles and insights that have shaped Sodoma Law and our family law practice over the years—and that will continue to guide us for many more to come.
1. Family Law is More Than Just Family Law
We use the term “holistic” in our practice because that is how we approach every case. If we know how to help, we do. If we don’t, we find someone who does. In fact, while the foundation of our practice is family law, we opened a business practice, estate planning practice and employment practice to provide even better services for our clients, making us perfectly suited to handle almost every scenario you throw at us.
Sodoma Law is always seeking tenacious, talented individuals to join our team as attorneys, paralegals, administrative support staff, and more. Think you’re a fit? We’d love to hear from you!
2. Fearlessness is a Huge Part of What we Do
The legal work we do is critical. But, the most important things we can offer our clients are the tools to have courage. Not only is our advocacy fearless, but our clients are inspired by the courage and emotional endurance we show them so that they can make the best decisions. All of us have stories of clients who went through the unthinkable and yet found a way to start a new chapter for themselves. We don’t share the details of those cases, but we do share the spirit behind them – no matter how bad you think your case is, with the fearlessness that we will bring, we will help get you to the other side.
3. We do the Best with the Facts that we are Given
Sometimes the facts are against us. We don’t always represent the “super parent.” Sometimes we are working with the parent who is struggling, the one managing addiction, the one convicted of an offense, or just figuring out how to parent alone. We can’t predict what will happen, but we can help our client, in whatever place they come to us, to do better and be better. Our goal is to leave every person that crosses our path better than when we met them.
4. The Kids Matter More
As much as we serve as an advocate for our clients, everyone at Sodoma Law is part of a family and we promote and encourage strong family relationships. It’s no surprise that we encourage parents to set aside their personal agendas and make decisions that are best for the kids – even when that seems impossible. At the end of the day, what is best for the children, is best for the family.
5. Clients Really just want to know we are There
The number one state bar complaint clients have, and the stereotype that we hear most often, is that attorneys have poor communication with their clients. Calls are not returned or emails unanswered. We may not be able to answer every question as it comes in, but we are diligent in a timely and substantive response. Simple, yet so appreciated.
6. It’s the Little Things
We have had clients more grateful for a congratulations card when they remarry than a victory in court. Any attorney can read the law and make an argument in court, even the less-than-brilliant ones will get a “win” here or there. It takes something special to remember the things that are not integral to an attorney’s “job description.” At Sodoma Law, we strive to excel in big ways and small.
7. Be Prepared!
The last thing a client wants to see is their attorney or paralegal fumbling for documents, confusing cases, or missing deadlines. Mistakes happen; we are human, but our clients count on us to get it right and then to fix it on the rare occasion we don’t. We over-prepare, have backups, arrange our cases by team, and are always looking for more ways to ensure that we are bringing our best to the table when our clients may feel that they are at their worst.
8. We can take it and we Should
Everyone needs to vent, especially someone going through a separation and divorce. Oftentimes, they can’t complain to family because they feel ashamed, or friends because they know they have problems of their own, and certainly not their ex because now they aren’t even on speaking terms. Who can they turn to? Who is in a position to know the facts of the case, without judgment, and keep information confidential? Their attorney! Of course, those thoughts may come spilling out in a less-than-ideal way. It’s ok. We get it. Tears, yelling, curse words – that doesn’t faze us. We have heard it all. We know that it is not about us; it is about the situation and sometimes just listening can make a big difference.
9. We are Lawyers
Everyone needs to vent, especially someone going through a separation and divorce. Oftentimes, they can’t complain to family because they feel ashamed, or friends because they know they have problems of their own, and certainly not their ex because now they aren’t even on speaking terms. Who can they turn to? Who is in a position to know the facts of the case, without judgment, and keep information confidential? Their attorney! Of course, those thoughts may come spilling out in a less-than-ideal way. It’s ok. We get it. Tears, yelling, curse words – that doesn’t faze us. We have heard it all. We know that it is not about us; it is about the situation and sometimes just listening can make a big difference.
10. Family Law is not just About Divorce
Family Law is the term we prefer over Divorce Attorneys, but we also prepare premarital agreements for engaged couples, post-marital agreements for married couples, and create adoption and surrogacy agreements for parents starting or adding to their families. While it is often assumed we only get the ugly side of the law; we also get the best side. There are so many more lessons that have been learned, and many more to come. We are excited to see where the next 10 years take our firm, families, friends, clients and community. Cheers to 10 years and many more!