Sands Anderson and Frieden Seery Nuckols & Hahn P.C. Successfully Complete Merger

RICHMOND and VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (May 1, 2025) – Sands Anderson PC today announced the completion of its merger with Frieden Seery Nuckols & Hahn P.C., a leading real estate, corporate, and estate planning firm in Virginia Beach. The combined Sands Anderson firm now has more than 80 lawyers across six offices in Virginia and North Carolina, including Virginia Beach.

The firm’s Virginia Beach office is located at 222 Central Park Ave.​, Suite 1300. It includes attorneys Alan M. Frieden, D. Scott Seery, Michael H. Nuckols, Carol W. Hahn, and W. Lane Nuckols from Frieden Seery Nuckols and Hahn, along with Gregory P. Bergethon from Sands Anderson. They will be joined by the entire Frieden Seery Nuckols & Hahn professional staff.

“This merger marks a significant milestone for our firm, and we are delighted to welcome our new Virginia Beach colleagues to Sands,” said Firm President Jeff Geiger. “This merger strengthens our practices, deepens our bench, and broadens our reach, especially in Hampton Roads. The combined talent is formidable, and we anticipate the Virginia Beach office will be attractive to professionals who want to help build for the future. Most importantly, it enhances our ability to offer clients the strategic guidance and personal attention they’ve come to expect from both of our firms.”

Alan M. Frieden works with clients who are actively engaged in growing and expanding their businesses, helping them navigate real estate transactions, business deals, and estate planning. His broad-based background, shaped by decades of work across corporate law, litigation, real estate, and general business counsel, makes him a trusted advisor for clients facing complex legal and business challenges.

D. Scott Seery focuses his legal practice on commercial real estate acquisition, development, and finance, along with general business matters. He works closely with real estate developers across the East Coast on projects ranging from office buildings and shopping centers to storage facilities and subdivisions.

Michael H. Nuckols works with developers, investors, and municipalities on complex real estate transactions, zoning issues, and large-scale development projects. His practice focuses on commercial real estate, land development, public-private partnerships, and commercial condominiums. He also advises on zoning, subdivision, and other development issues.

Carol W. Hahn helps lenders, developers, investors, and business owners structure and close a variety of commercial real estate transactions. She focuses on guiding developers through every stage of a project — from acquisition and entitlement through financing, development, leasing, and eventual sale. She advises clients on a wide range of asset types, including office space, residential communities, mixed-use developments, shopping centers, and multifamily housing. 

W. Lane Nuckols works with businesses and individuals on contracts, corporate transactions, and mergers and acquisitions. An experienced business attorney and former litigator, he is adept at helping companies understand exactly what their rights, responsibilities, or liabilities might be in transactional matters. He regularly works with his clients to evaluate their position, draft or revise documents, address problems, and make informed decisions.

Gregory P. Bergethon brings sophisticated experience and commercial insight to mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, financing, business structuring and tax planning. He focuses on the legal business needs of regional, national, and international clients and especially enjoys working with investment banking firms, venture capital firms, and professional services organizations.

Geiger added, “Bringing together Greg’s tax and business experience with the real estate and transactional talent joining us from Frieden Seery Nuckols & Hahn creates a truly formidable team. It’s a natural fit that allows us to grow with our clients and help them navigate what’s next.”

About Sands Anderson PC
Sands Anderson is a full-service, midsize law firm that supports the complete legal needs of its clients. Our attorneys serve government entities, businesses, individuals, insurance companies, and healthcare organizations from six offices located throughout Virginia and North Carolina. Our clients entrust us with day-to-day legal issues or complex projects, knowing our lawyers offer strategic guidance, personalized attention, and steadfast support every day. For more information, visit sandsanderson.com.