Nicholas is the Resident Partner in the firm’s New York office and the Responsible New Jersey Attorney. Nicholas was born in Cleveland, Ohio in 1970. In 1992, he graduated from Kenyon College in Gambier, Ohio with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science and French Literature. He participated in graduate studies in marketing co-sponsored by the University of Paris X and the International Office of Wine (Office International de la Vigne et du Vin) based in Paris, France, and has traveled throughout Europe and the United States learning to appreciate wine-making and marketing. In 1997, Nicholas received his Juris Doctor degree from Case Western Reserve University, in Cleveland, Ohio. He was admitted to the New Jersey Bar and U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey, in 1997, and the New York and California Bars in 1998.
Nicholas’ current practice focus is to assist U.S. and international clients in the areas of import and distribution, manufacturing, labeling and product formulation, state and federal licensing, trade practices and franchise protection. His familiarity with the firm’s practice and its clients stems from over 20 years as a firm Partner, 7 years as an Associate Attorney and a previous 4-year affiliation as a Legal Assistant and Law Clerk, totaling over 30 years in the field. Nicholas recently served as industry liaison to the Executive Committee of the National Conference of State Liquor Administrators’ (NCSLA) Board. He has participated in numerous panels as both a moderator and panelist, including for the NCSLA, the National Alcohol Beverage Control Association, the Association of International Wine Lawyers (AIDV) and other organizations. Nicholas currently serves as an industry representative to the New Jersey Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control, Director’s Advisory Committee, and as a member of the Association of International Wine Lawyers (AIDV), U.S. Chapter.
Nicholas is proficient in French and Italian.