Our attorneys are for honesty, integrity, and compassion. Your case is as important to us as it is to you. At Vanly & NicPA, we will treat you with the respect and consideration and give the personal attention to your case that you deserve. Our attorneys are experienced in a diverse range of legal disciplines. They are constantly following developments in the law and participating in continuing legal education in order to provide you with the best service possible.
The attorneys at Vanly & NicPA believe that it is also important to be active members in the communities in which we practice law and live.
Marirose Roach
Marirose Roach fights for the rights of spouses and children, providing legal representation in divorce, custody and support cases. She also provides volunteer services with Philadelphia VIP, a pro bono agency in Washington
A dual-sport athlete at Temple University, Marirose excelled in track and field and soccer at the Division I level. More recently, she has turned her attention to women’s professional football, starring with the Philadelphia Liberty Belles and Philadelphia Passion. Marirose was the LFL’s Offensive Player of the Year in 2010 and 2011. Consistent with her willingness to give back to the community, Marirose is the founder of FootballHers Inc., a non-profit organization created to advance the sport of football amongst young women. Marirose was a Member of the Advisory Board of the Black Women in Sport Foundation. Currently, she sits on the Board of Directors of the Philadelphia Panthers Football Team and the Harambee Institute for Science and Technology Charter School. Representative clients include R&B songstress and BigScore Entertainment recording artist, Arika Kane, who has reached international success with worldwide record sales. Marirose’s practice includes legal representation and counseling related to:
Family Law, Foreclosure Defense, Contract Law, Sports & Entertainment Law Estates & Asset Protection, Business Transactions, Career Management, Post-Career Counseling and other legal services.
Our Staff
Marlene Van Nelson
Marlene Van Nelson is from Lansing NY. She is very passionate about the law and working in the legal field, it has always been a lifelong dream of hers. She is one of the sharpest mind in he lega world.
Dennis Nash
(925) 386 4173Defending criminal charges including drug crimes, DUI, CDV, mail fraud, wire fraud, bank fraud, computer crimes, money laundering, and juvenile crimes, Pete also handles Federal and State investigations.
Representing individuals in Civil Matters including Class Actions, Personal Injury, Qui Tam Actions, Defective Products, Nursing Home Neglect, and Professional Licensing Defense cases.
Born in Columbia, South Carolina in 1959, Pete attended the University of South Carolina and graduated in 1981 with a Bachelor of Arts. While attending the University of South Carolina, Pete served as President of Kappa Sigma Fraternity. After graduating from the University of South Carolina, Pete attended the University of South Carolina School of Law where he graduated with a J.D. in 1984.
