Nick was born in Richmond, VA, where his father practiced law. He now resides in Tacoma, where he has lived and worked since May of 2006 after completing his first year of law school. Nick graduated from O’Dea High School in Seattle, and earned his Bachelor of Science in Policy Studies in 2003 from Indiana University. He then attended Seattle University School of Law, earning his J.D. in 2008, and was admitted to the State Bar in October of that year.
Nick joined Puget Law Group in August 2018. His practice areas include Class A, B and C felonies, gross misdemeanors / misdemeanors, juvenile offenses, domestic violence offenses, probation violations, and anti-harassment hearings. He became a Partner in February 2019.
Nick is known for his compassionate touch, professionalism, integrity, diligence, and zealous advocacy on behalf of clients. He has significant experience with clients struggling with mental health and chemical dependency issues. Nick was a presenter at the 2017 “Defending Drug Cases” Continuing Legal Education seminar addressing treatment issues, Drug Court & DOSA.
Nick is actively involved in the local Tacoma Pierce County Bar Association and Tacoma Pro Bono legal services. His experience includes membership with the Pierce County Tacoma Bar Association Board of Trustees, serving as President of the Pierce County Tacoma Bar Foundation, and volunteering with the Pierce County Tacoma and Kitsap Legal Services.
In his free time, Nick enjoys spending time with his family, visiting with friends, watching collegiate sporting events with his two brothers, traveling, backpacking, hiking, fishing, target shooting, and hunting.