Nick has long believed that the cornerstone of a free society is a criminal defense lawyer willing to stand between the individual and the full weight of the government. He draws inspiration from John Adams, who defended British soldiers after the Boston Massacre, and Abraham Lincoln, who used an almanac to prove that an eyewitness could not have seen a murder in the faint moonlight. To Nick, criminal defense is a calling rooted in the nation’s founding legal principles: everyone deserves a champion, the process must be fair, and government power must always be challenged.

Nick has long viewed his role in life as standing up for people whose voices are often ignored or overwhelmed by the system. He believes that every person—regardless of the allegations they face—is entitled to an unwavering advocate who will stand by their side and fight for them when it matters most.

Born and raised in Kalamazoo, Nick has always had a deep appreciation for his Michigan roots and the communities he serves. Outside of the office, he enjoys keeping up with current events, following politics, and exploring new technology and AI trends. He also unwinds by rewatching Christopher Nolan and Denis Villeneuve films or becoming immersed in his favorite computer game, convincing himself that mastering virtual strategy somehow counts as “professional development.”

Education

  • Thomas M. Cooley Law School – Lansing, MI

    • Juris Doctor, April 2026, summa cum laude
    • Rank 2/56 G.P.A. 3.84/4.00
    • Certificates of Merit in Introduction to Legislation and Regulation, Contracts, Research and Writing II, Advocacy, and Trial Skills
    • Champion, Cooley 2023 Intra-School Mock Trial Competition
    • Champion, Cooley 2024 Intra-School Mock Trial Competition
    • Champion, Cooley 2025 Intra-School Mock Trial Competition
    • 2024 Duberstein Moot Court Team
    • Octo-Finalist, 2025 JESSUP International Moot Court Competition
    • Founding President, American Constitution Society – Cooley Chapter
    • Teaching Assistant for Professor Beery’s Constitutional Law class
    • Cooley Innocence Project Intern
    • Dean’s List, Honor Roll, Honor’s Scholarship

     

    Western Michigan University – Kalamazoo, MI

    • Bachelor of Arts, December 2021, summa cum laude
    • P.A. 3.96/4.00
    • Capital Intern for MHSA Lobbying Group
    • 2020 Western Michigan University Mock Trial Team

Professional Activities/Community Involvement

  • National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers