About Nicholas

Nick represents public companies, boards and executives in high-stakes securities, shareholder and M&A litigation. He defends securities class actions and derivative suits, litigates M&A disputes and shareholder demands, and advises on corporate governance and litigation risk. Nick is one of the few litigators nationwide to have taken a securities case to a federal jury trial and secured a complete defense verdict. He has litigated several novel and precedent-setting securities and shareholder issues to victory in federal trial and appellate courts and in the Delaware Court of Chancery and Delaware Supreme Court. He regularly represents innovative companies in the technology, life sciences, fintech and crypto industries.

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Admissions and credentials

  • New York
  • Massachusetts

Clerkship

Judge Matthew W. Brann, US District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania

Rankings and accolades

Lawdragon: 500 Leading Litigators in America (2027)

Lawdragon: 500 X – The Next Generation (2025 – 2026)

New York Legal Awards: Rising Star – Securities & Shareholder Litigation (2026)

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