Atty. J. Nicholas Ellis

Atty. J. Nicholas Ellis

Mr. J.

Rocky Mount Rocky Mount 40 yrs experience 40 year
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Profile Summary

About J. Nicholas Ellis at a glance

J. Nicholas Ellis is a Chair, Tort Litigation Practice Group based in Rocky Mount, North Carolina, practicing at Poyner Spruill LLP. They have 40+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1986. Their practice focuses on personal injury, business, litigation, insurance, and adr. Admitted to practice in North Carolina U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit U.S. Supreme Court (1986). Educated at Wake Forest University (J.D., 1986) and Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (B.S., 1982). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Rocky Mount, NC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. J. Nicholas Ellis is a lawyer practicing appeals, commercial, business litigation and 5 other areas of law
  • J. received a B.S. degree from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University in 1982, and has been licensed for 40 years
  • J. practices at Poyner Spruill LLP in Rocky Mount, NC

Practice Areas Explained

J. Nicholas Ellis's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases J. Nicholas Ellis handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

J. Nicholas Ellis is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in North Carolina →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

J. Nicholas Ellis is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in North Carolina →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

J. Nicholas Ellis is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in North Carolina →

Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

J. Nicholas Ellis is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in North Carolina →

Mediation & Arbitration

Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.

J. Nicholas Ellis is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr attorneys in North Carolina →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in North Carolina

Practicing law in North Carolina. Legal matters in North Carolina are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Rocky Mount are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate North Carolina state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in North Carolina brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in North Carolina courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about J. Nicholas Ellis

Where is J. Nicholas Ellis's law office located?
J. Nicholas Ellis's law practice is located in Rocky Mount, North Carolina. The firm is Poyner Spruill LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does J. Nicholas Ellis handle?
J. Nicholas Ellis focuses on personal injury, business, litigation, insurance, adr. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in North Carolina.
How long has J. Nicholas Ellis practiced law?
J. Nicholas Ellis has 40+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1986.
Where did J. Nicholas Ellis go to law school?
J. Nicholas Ellis earned their education at (J.D., 1986); (B.S., 1982).
How can I contact J. Nicholas Ellis for a consultation?
You can contact J. Nicholas Ellis directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has J. Nicholas Ellis received?
J. Nicholas Ellis's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Wake Forest University
- 1986
B.S.
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
- 1982

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

North Carolina U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1986

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