V. Rick Nishanian

About Rick

Rick Nishanian is a highly respected and multifaceted business, real estate, and commercial financing attorney. He is well known for his ability to craft legal documents for complex transactions ranging from large real estate development projects to international mergers and acquisitions.

In addition to his legal practice, Rick is also an Adjunct Professor at George Mason University teaching in the Real Estate Development Master’s Program. He is deeply invested in the local business community, serving on numerous boards over the years to include the Prince William Chamber of Commerce (President Elect), George Mason Science and Tech Campus Advisory Board, and The Nishanian Foundation. Under his leadership, the firm was recently awarded 10 Years of Excellence in Business Award by the local Chamber of Commerce.

Education

Juris Doctor, George Mason University School of Law, 1984

Practice Areas

Bar Admissions

Virginia State Bar
S. Eastern District
Federal and Bankruptcy Courts

Professional Activities

Bull Run Hunt, Past President
Prince William Chamber of Commerce, Chairman
Commercial Law League of America
Prince William County Bar Association, Member

Awards

Recognized by Virginia Business Magazine as “2021 Legal Elite” for real estate law.
Virginia Business Magazine “Legal Elite” recognition in business law
Virginia’s Go To Lawyers for Business Law 2022 — V. Rick Nishanian

Cases

Handling of mergers and acquisitions in the following industries; Professional services, security, and veterinary services
Provide legal counsel for many regional and nationals banks on complex loans, workouts, and other commercial business transactions
Integral in establishing the business structure and corporate finances of one of the nation’s most advanced indoor shooting range
Represent clients in multi-billion dollar real estate deals nationally
Facilitate commercial sale of jet planes

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Prince William Chamber 2022-2023 Annual Meeting

Monday, June 27, 2022

The Prince William Chamber of Commerce (PWCC) had a great day at its Annual Meeting on June 16th, hosted at the Farm Brewery at Broad Run! Rick Nishanian is the new Chairman of the Board for the PWCC and the fourth VFN partner to serve...

Go-To Lawyer” in Business Law 2022

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Congratulations to Rick Nishanian for being named a “Go-to Lawyer” in Business by Virginia Lawyers Weekly (VLW). This program recognizes the top lawyers across the commonwealth in a given practice area, and the first field of practice is business law. Rick handles complex business matters,...

2021 Legal Elite

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Vanderpool, Frostick & Nishanian, P.C. is honored and proud to announce that 11 of its attorneys have been selected by the Virginia Business Magazine as 2021 Legal Elite. Virginia Business Magazine recognizes each year the leading attorneys in Virginia by practice area. We congratulate our...

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VF&N 2015 VA Legal Elite Winners

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