Nicole D. Faut

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Nicole D. Faut

Associate

540-434-0316
nfaut@wawlaw.com

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Service is my guiding principle in everything I do.

Nicole Faut is an experienced Harrisonburg lawyer who serves WAW’s employment law and civil litigation practice areas. Nicole’s passion lies in protecting people’s civil rights and repairing the harm caused by past injustices. She is equal parts empathetic, analytical, and creative, making her an excellent advocate and colleague. These skills allow her to examine every angle of a client’s problem, clearly explain their options, and guide them through their legal journey.

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Years of Experience

Interesting Fact:

Nicole has one cat and various farm animals, including pigs, chickens and a guinea hen.

  • Civil Litigation

  • Employment Law
    • City University of New York School of Law (J.D., 2018)
    • Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (B.A., Interdisciplinary Studies, 2012)
    • New York (2019)
    • Virginia (2020)
    • United States District Court, Eastern District of Virginia (2020)
    • United States District Court, Western District of Virginia (2021)
    • District of Columbia (2021) inactive
    • West Virginia (2022) inactive
    • Won a favorable verdict, including treble and punitive damages after a 2-day jury trial in Frederick County Circuit Court for two Rockingham County residents who had been defrauded by a car dealership in Winchester
    • Successfully resolved wage and hour claims under the Fair Labor Standards Act and Virginia law in federal and Virginia state courts
    • Successfully resolved sexual harassment and discrimination claims before litigation
    • Successfully helped employees amicably separate from their employment
    • President, Harrisonburg-Rockingham Bar Association (2025-2026) 
    • President-Elect, Harrisonburg-Rockingham Bar Association (2024-2025)
    • Significant Service Award, Young Lawyers Section of Virginia State Bar (2022-2023, 2023-2024)
    • District 7 Representative, Young Lawyers Conference of the VSB (2021-Present)
    • Peggy Browning Fellowship, Communications Workers of America (2017)
    • National Employment Lawyers Association (NELA)
    • Virginia Bar Association (VBA)
    • Legal Network for Gender Equity (LNGE)

    Nicole Brings Experienced Advocacy To Clients In Harrisonburg & Beyond

    Nicole joined Wharton Aldhizer & Weaver PLC in 2025 after building a strong foundation in advocacy, union representation and private practice. Her background includes work with the National Women’s Law Center, the Communication Workers of America, a boutique labor and employment firm in Washington, D.C, as well as diverse clinical experience during law school.

    A Rockingham County native and graduate of Spotswood High School, Nicole earned her Juris Doctor from the City University of New York School of Law and her undergraduate degree in Interdisciplinary Studies from Virginia Tech. She returned to the Shenandoah Valley in 2020 to continue serving the community she calls home.

    Outside of work, Nicole enjoys spending time with her family, cooking, and painting. She’s also an avid collector of wooden jigsaw puzzles.

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