Nick began his career as a Research and Writing Specialist before becoming an Assistant Federal Public Defender in the Southern District of Texas. In these roles, he developed innovative legal arguments in a complex area of federal sentencing known as the Categorical Approach. His work led to successful challenges of erroneous Fifth Circuit precedent, allowing many clients to receive significantly reduced sentences.
After his time as a public defender, Nick returned to Utah to clerk for a federal district judge, where he drafted judicial orders on complex civil and criminal law issues, gaining invaluable insight into the court system from the inside.
Following his clerkship, Nick joined an Am Law 200 firm in Salt Lake City, where he regularly drafted and argued dispositive and non-dispositive motions in both state and federal courts—consistently securing favorable outcomes for his clients. He later practiced at a highly respected boutique litigation and employment firm in Utah, further honing his expertise in high-stakes litigation.
Now, Nick runs his own law firm, where he focuses on criminal defense and plaintiff’s employment litigation. He is a member of the Utah Federal District Court's Criminal Justice Act Panel and is listed on Utah’s Appellate Roster for criminal appeals. Committed to fighting for the underdog, he leverages his deep legal knowledge to defend the accused, protect workers' rights, and advocate for those facing powerful opponents.
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