Randell is from Alpharetta, Georgia, a suburb of Atlanta, where she lived for the majority of her life. After graduating from the University of Georgia with a B.S. in Family and Consumer Sciences, majoring in Human Development and Family Science in 2017, Randell earned her J.D. from the University of Richmond School of Law.

During law school, Randell was the Executive Editor of the Public Interest Law Review and was a student associate with the Children’s Defense Clinic.

Prior to joining Nichols Zauzig, Randell clerked for the Honorable Tracy C. Hudson in the Prince William County Circuit Court for two years. At Nichols Zauzig, Randell focuses on domestic relations law.

Outside of work, Randell enjoys trying new restaurants, yoga, knitting, and watching Georgia football.

• Martindale/Hubbell A/V Preeminent Attorney rating
• Recognized in The Wall Street Journal as Top Rated Legal Leader in Washington D.C. and Baltimore, 2015
• Super Lawyer, Family Law, Washington D.C., since 2006
• Best Lawyers in America, since 2004
• Top Lawyer, Family Law, Washingtonian Magazine
• Top Lawyer, Family Law, Northern Virginia Magazine

“After a difficult break up, Paul was able to get the best settlement terms I could possibly have hoped for. Now I am able to move on with my life without the worry and stress of an elongated court battle or excessive financial burden. If you want the best, hire the best.” – Ray W.

“Paul Nichols represented me in a difficult child support case that required patience, knowledge of county laws and of my case. His 35+ years of practicing law allowed him to get things done through established relationships. This is the third time in many years, that Mr Nichols has represented me with divorce issues. He looks out for his clients best interest always, first and foremost.”- Ken

“After 3 attorneys, I found Paul who is honest, very competent and willing to fight for you in court. Paul also went an extra step to protect me and requested my payments for support through Child Support Enforcement to protect me from having to hire another attorney in the future.” – Robin

“From the start, I felt that Paul was not just my attorney, but a vested teammate, which was very comforting and reassuring. Paul’s legal knowledge and expertise, guidance and unwavering support through the divorce proceeding made an often tense, trying and volatile case much easier to comprehend and allowed me to see the bigger picture and focus on the ultimate goal.”  – T.M

“I’ve recommended Paul Nichols to several of my friends and acquaintances. He is an excellent family law attorney. The reason why I refer Paul is because in every instance, no matter how difficult, he consistently delivers an excellent settlement for his client. In the back of my mind, I think of him as a kind of avenger for spouses who are treated unfairly during divorce.” – W.R.

“I have used Paul Nichols and his team for decades.  They are extremely knowledgeable and competitively priced for the services they provide.  Their office is professional and the fact that they have been in business for over 30 years speaks for itself.  Use The Nichols, Zauzig and Sandler Firm for all of your legal needs…. You won’t be sorry.” – B. W.

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