Jackson Nelson, PLLC

Jackson Nelson, PLLC Family law attorneys focusing on helping you move forward. in Business Administration. She's also an active member of local and statewide bar associations.

Located in Downtown Norfolk and serving all of Hampton Roads with divorce, custody, visitation, support, adoptions, and more. In 2010, two great legal minds joined foreces to establish the family law firm of Phillips & Peters, PLLC. With a shared vision, they built a practice dedicated to helping individuals and families navigate the challenges of divorce, custody disputes and more. Through mentor

ship and leadership, the founders cultivated Lisa Jackson and Sarah Nelson into attorneys who could continue to carry on the core values of the firm. The founders later entrusted Lisa Jackson and Sarah Nelson in carrying on the firm, renaming Phillips & Peters, PLLC to Jackson Nelson, PLLC. Today, Lisa Jackson and Sarah Nelson continue to carry forward the original mission and vision, upholding the highest standards of integrity, professionalism, respect for clients and peers, and the care to provide compassionate and personalized service to each of our clients, and are continuing the mission of Helping You Move Forward. Lisa Jackson, originally from Yakima, Washington, began her college career at Washington State University before transferring to the University of North Carolina at Wilmington, where she earned her B.S. After moving to Norfolk, Virginia, Lisa began a career in law enforcement as a police officer with the Norfolk Police Department, later serving as an Investigator in Vice and Narcotics and a Task Force Officer with the ATF. While still working full-time in law enforcement, Lisa attended Regent University School of Law. Since becoming licensed as an attorney in Virginia over 10 years ago, she has handled high-conflict divorces, custody cases, and serves as a Guardian ad litem. Today, she uses her sharp investigative skills and deep community roots to represent clients in contested divorce, custody, and visitation matters. As a Guardian ad Litem and Legal Aid volunteer, Lisa remains committed to advocacy and access to justice. Sarah Nelson has spent most of her life proudly rooted in Southeast Virginia. A Grassfield High School graduate, Sarah earned dual degrees in Criminal Justice and Sociology from Old Dominion University before obtaining her J.D. from Regent University School of Law. While in law school, she served on the Regent Law Review, Trial Advocacy Board, and Honor Council, and played a key role in advancing the use of facility dogs for child victims in Virginia courts—an initiative that became law in 2018. Since 2019, Sarah has focused her legal career on family law, with particular experience in non-parent custody, same-sex divorce and custody, and relocation matters. As a certified Guardian ad Litem, she is passionate about protecting children’s interests and helping families navigate complex transitions. In addition to practicing law, Sarah is a member of several local and statewide bar associations, including the Virginia State Bar, the Virginia Beach Bar Association, the Norfolk & Portsmouth Bar Association, and Virginia Trial Lawyers Association. She has previously been a member of the James Kent Inn of Court has served on a scholarship committee and coached youth athletics.

Nothing like a summer night at the ballpark ⚾️🌊We had a great time getting out of the office and spending the evening at...
08/12/2026

Nothing like a summer night at the ballpark ⚾️🌊

We had a great time getting out of the office and spending the evening at Harbor Park cheering on our hometown team.
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Our office is closed today in observance of Independence Day. 🇺🇸We wish everyone a safe and happy Fourth of July and a w...
07/03/2026

Our office is closed today in observance of Independence Day. 🇺🇸

We wish everyone a safe and happy Fourth of July and a wonderful holiday weekend. ❤️🤍💙 We’ll reopen on Monday and look forward to seeing you then!

Eleven years ago today, the Supreme Court’s landmark decision recognizing same-sex marriage changed the lives of countle...
06/27/2026

Eleven years ago today, the Supreme Court’s landmark decision recognizing same-sex marriage changed the lives of countless families across the country.

As a family law firm, we’ve had the privilege of seeing what that decision has meant beyond the wedding day. It opened doors for many of the families we serve, from helping couples build legal security for their families to guiding stepparents and spouses through adoptions that make the law reflect the love that has always been there.

Family looks different for everyone, and we’re honored to help people protect the people who matter most.

Today, we recognize the anniversary of a decision that expanded access to marriage and helped make those paths possible for so many families. 💙

Fatherhood comes in many forms. Today, we celebrate the dads, grandfathers, stepdads, and father figures who support us ...
06/21/2026

Fatherhood comes in many forms. Today, we celebrate the dads, grandfathers, stepdads, and father figures who support us through life’s challenges.

As a family law firm, we’ve had the privilege of seeing firsthand how deeply fathers care about their families. We’re honored to work with dads who strive to be present and involved and who rearrange their lives for their children.

We’ve also had the privilege of working with fathers who go above and beyond, including stepdads who choose to make that bond permanent through adoption.

Today, we celebrate all the dads and father figures making a difference in the lives of their children. We are especially grateful for the fathers in our own lives who helped pave the way for us to be where we are today and those at home supporting us and our own children as we are Helping You Move Forward. 💙

06/19/2026
06/19/2026
Our office is closed today in observance of Juneteenth.Today, we recognize and reflect on an important part of our natio...
06/19/2026

Our office is closed today in observance of Juneteenth.

Today, we recognize and reflect on an important part of our nation’s history and the continuing significance of freedom, equality, and opportunity for all.

We will reopen Monday during our normal business hours.



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Happy Birthday, Ashley! 🎂🎉Today we’re celebrating one of our favorite people. We hope your day is spent doing something ...
06/18/2026

Happy Birthday, Ashley! 🎂🎉

Today we’re celebrating one of our favorite people. We hope your day is spent doing something you love, surrounded by people who make you smile, and that you’re reminded how appreciated you are.

Have the best birthday, Ashley! 💙

Happy Work Anniversary, Kelsey! 🎉Seven is considered a lucky number, and with today marking 7️⃣ years of having Kelsey o...
06/17/2026

Happy Work Anniversary, Kelsey! 🎉

Seven is considered a lucky number, and with today marking 7️⃣ years of having Kelsey on our team, we’re feeling pretty lucky ourselves. 🍀🎰

Over the years, Kelsey has been a steady source of support for both our clients and our office.

Thank you for everything you do, Kelsey. We are lucky to have you and look forward to many more years ahead. 💙

👀 POP QUIZ: Which of these jobs has Lisa Jackson had?🚒 Volunteer firefighter🚔 Police officer🕵️ Undercover Investigator⚖️...
06/16/2026

👀 POP QUIZ: Which of these jobs has Lisa Jackson had?

🚒 Volunteer firefighter
🚔 Police officer
🕵️ Undercover Investigator
⚖️ Attorney

If you guessed all of the above… you win. 😅

This is for our Managing Partner, Lisa Jackson.

Before becoming an attorney, Lisa had already built a career serving and protecting others. She started as a volunteer firefighter, then became a police officer with the Norfolk Police Department, worked patrol, moved into the role of being an investigator with Vice and Narcotics, and later served as a Task Force Officer in the Bureau of Alcohol To***co and Fi****ms.

And because apparently that schedule still left too much free time… she decided to go to law school too. 📚☕

Not quit work and go to law school, either. Lisa attended law school part-time while continuing to work full-time in law enforcement.

So if you’ve ever wondered how she manages pressure, stays calm in stressful situations, and somehow keeps moving forward through the chaos… there may be a reason for that. 👀

We’re grateful for the leadership and example she brings to our team every day all in an effort to keep Helping You Move Forward. 💙

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109 E. Main Street, Suite 600
Norfolk, VA
23510

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 5pm

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