Tenacious and dedicated, Nicholas is called on to handle his clients’ most significant, nationwide cases. Among other complex litigation matters, his practice includes representing clients involved in multijurisdictional trade secret and non-compete litigation against competitors, international asset recovery and clawback litigation, breach of contract and fraud litigation, antitrust and unfair competition litigation, and massive multidistrict litigation (MDL) and class actions.
Having handled more than 15 trials and arbitrations, Nicholas has substantial courtroom experience, including jury trial experience in state and federal courts, bench trials in state courts and federal district and bankruptcy courts, as well as arbitration hearings. At the appellate level, he represents clients in state and federal appellate courts, and has obtained published opinions from the U.S. Courts of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit and Fifth Circuit that were favorable to his clients and helpful to businesses facing similar issues.
Nicholas concentrates his practice in real estate, healthcare and life sciences, financial services and insurance, technology and energy sectors, and his clients range from Fortune 500 to startup companies. Among other clients, Nicholas represents and advises real estate brokerages, investors, developers and companies; pharmaceutical and medical device manufacturers, hospitals, home health agencies and physicians; financial institutions, financial technology companies and loan servicers; software and AI companies, inventors and drone manufacturers; and hospitality franchisors, franchisees and management companies.
Nicholas is also a member of Barnes & Thornburg’s Artificial Intelligence Industry Group, and is proficient in generative AI, LLMs, and RAG technology, and advises companies regarding emerging issues and opportunities in this rapidly changing space.
In addition to his legal practice, Nicholas is active in serving his community and performing charitable service. He regularly represents pro bono clients and participates in diversity and inclusion initiatives, including attending Diversity Lab's Mansfield Client Forums.
Professional and Community Involvement
Founder and co-chair, Dallas50 Networking Group
Former co-chair, Dallas Association of Young Lawyers Judiciary Committee
Former co-chair, Dallas Association of Young Lawyers Attorneys for Career Enhancement Committee
Former co-chair, Dallas Association of Young Lawyers Lawyers on Loan Committee
Honors
Texas Super Lawyers Rising Star, 2015-2024
Texas Super Lawyers Up and Coming Top 100, 2017-2018
D Magazine Best Lawyers Under 40 in Commercial Litigation, 2019
State Bar of Texas Pro Bono College, 2014-2015
State Bar of Texas Care Campaign Pro Bono Commitment, 2014