Overview
Nicholas is a trial court litigator whose practice focuses on legal malpractice and commercial litigation, including disputes within companies, breach of contract, business torts, breach of fiduciary duty, and bankruptcy proceedings. Nicholas has experience in a variety of industries including the lending, healthcare, real estate, and agriculture industries.
Nicholas has significant experience in the courtroom. He has first-chaired a jury trial in U.S. District Court, argued motions, and handled evidentiary and injunctive relief hearings.
Prior to joining the firm, Nicholas served as a law clerk to the Honorable Robert M. Brutinel at the Arizona Supreme Court. During law school, he served as an Articles Editor for the Arizona Law Review and as an extern to the Honorable Peter J. Eckerstrom at the Arizona Court of Appeals.
Memberships & Affiliations
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Federal Bar Association, Member
- Phoenix Chapter, Board Member (2018-present), Vice President (2019-present), Treasurer (2019), Secretary (2018-2019)
- Younger Lawyers Division, Member
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State Bar of Arizona Section on Trial Practice and Procedure, Member
Representative Matters
- First-chaired a four-day jury trial in the U.S. District Court for the District of Arizona.
- Assisted with obtaining summary judgment for a lawyer and his firm in a lawsuit seeking $64 million of damages for breach of fiduciary duty and intentional interference.
- Obtained several favorable pre-trial rulings concerning admissibility of evidence after oral argument.
- Prevailed in obtaining discovery sanctions at an evidentiary hearing.
Publications
- Co-Author, "Can They Do That? Commonly Misused Phrases in Pleadings and Discovery," Arizona Attorney, November 2018
- Co-Author, "The Impact of Stern on Secured Creditors," ABA Business Bankruptcy Committee, 10/29/2018
- Co-Author, "Changes to California Law Impact Collection of Consumer Debt," Lewis Roca Rothgerber Christie, 10/01/2018
- Co-Author, "Recent Ruling Affects Claims Against Decedents," Lewis Roca Rothgerber Christie, 09/19/2016
- Co-Author, "False Start: New Arizona Rules Help Prevent Premature Notices of Appeal," Arizona Attorney, Dec. 2013
- Author, "Extraneous Prejudicial Information: Remedying Prejudicial Juror Statements Made During Deliberations," 55 Arizona Law Review 775, 2013
Distinctions
- Southwest Super Lawyers Rising Star - Business Litigation, 2020
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