Nicholas J. Dertouzos
Member
dertouzos@nicola.com
Phone: (216) 621-7227
Nick Dertouzos focuses his practice on civil litigation including business disputes, professional liability, employment law, school law, and complex litigation. He is admitted to practice in all federal and state courts in Ohio. Nick lives in Avon with his wife Nicole and two children.
Principal Practice Areas
- Trial and appellate practice
- Business litigation including shareholder disputes, breach of contract, non-compete agreements, theft of trade secrets, and breach of fiduciary duty
- Employment law including discrimination and wrongful termination
- Complex litigation
- Professional liability including accountant, attorney, and insurance broker malpractice defense
- Personal injury and property damage
Bar Admissions
- Supreme Court of Ohio, 1999
- U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ohio, 2000
- U.S. District Court, Southern District of Ohio, 2004
- U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit, 2002
Professional Memberships and Activities
- Member - Lorain County Bar Association
- Member - Ohio State Bar Association
- Speaker on topics including legal writing, jury selection, and school law.
Education
- Case Western Reserve University , College of Law (J.D., 1999)
Jack Conquist Award for outstanding law clinic performance and commitment to clients. - Michigan State University (B.A. Political Economy, James Madison College, 1996)
