Atty. Nicholas A. Veronis

Atty. Nicholas A. Veronis

Nicholas A. Veronis (known to his family and friends as Niko) has been a practicing attorney since 1986.

Lancaster Lancaster 40 yrs experience 40 year
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About Nicholas A. Veronis at a glance

Nicholas A. Veronis is a Partner based in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, practicing at Hagelgans & Veronis, LLP. They have 40+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1986. Their practice focuses on car accidents, wrongful death, personal injury, business, and workers comp. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (1986), U.S. District Court Eastern District of Pennsylvania (1986), U.S. District Court Western District of Pennsylvania (1986), and U.S. District Court Middle District of Pennsylvania (1986). Educated at University of Pittsburgh School of Law (J.D., 1986) and Lafayette College (B.A., 1982). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Pennsylvania Bar Association, Lancaster Bar Association. Serands clients in Lancaster, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Nicholas A. Veronis (known to his family and friends as Niko) has been a practicing attorney since 1986
  • He was born in Athens, Greece in 1960 and grew up in Lancaster, PA where his father has served as a pastor at the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church for the past 52 years
  • Niko graduated from McCaskey High School in 1978, from Lafayette College in 1982 with a B.A. in International Affairs and from the University of Pittsburgh School of Law in 1986
  • He practiced law in Philadelphia for five years before returning to his hometown of Lancaster
  • Niko and his partner James D. Hagelgans, also a McCaskey alumnus, founded the law firm of Hagelgans & Veronis in 1994
  • His firm only represents persons and families who have suffered personal injury or wrongful death
  • The majority of cases which the firm handles are in Lancaster and York Counties
  • The firm’s philosophy is to treat their clients with the respect they deserve recognizing that people will forget what you say and what you do, but they will never forget how you made them feel
  • The success of Hagelgans & Veronis in Central Pennsylvania has enabled the firm to give back generously to its community
  • Niko and his partner appreciate the joy in helping other people
  • They understand that in spite of their success in the law, the quality relationships made along the way have been far more meaningful
  • In 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, and 2015, Niko was voted a Pennsylvania Super Lawyer by his fellow attorneys in Pennsylvania, an award given to only the top 5% of attorneys in the Commonwealth
  • Niko is a Certified Member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum representing the top 1% of attorneys who have recovered settlements and verdicts in excess of $1,000,000.00
  • He is also a member of the Champions of Justice Club of the Pennsylvania Association of Justice and a member of the American, Pennsylvania and Lancaster Bar Associations
  • For the past 29 years, Niko has been married to the former Susan M. Zervanos
  • They have two children, Rachel and Nikitas
  • Niko is an avid tennis player
  • He enjoys reading, history, travel and international affairs
  • Niko is very active in his church and has served on the Parish Council for 28 years and as President for six years
  • Certification/Specialties: • Member, Million Dollar Advocates Forum • Pennsylvania Super Lawyer – 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 Professional Associations and Memberships: • American Association for Justice • Pennsylvania Association for Justice • Lancaster Bar Association • Champions of Justice Club of the Pennsylvania Association for Justice

Practice Areas Explained

Nicholas A. Veronis's Areas of Practice

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

Car Accidents

Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.

Nicholas A. Veronis is one of 36,807 car accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse car accidents attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Wrongful Death

Nicholas A. Veronis is one of 31,253 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in Pennsylvania →

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.

Nicholas A. Veronis is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Business & Corporate Law

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

Nicholas A. Veronis is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Workers Compensation

Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.

Nicholas A. Veronis is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Pennsylvania

Practicing law in Pennsylvania. Legal matters in Pennsylvania are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Lancaster are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Pennsylvania state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Nicholas A. Veronis

Where is Nicholas A. Veronis's law office located?
Nicholas A. Veronis's law practice is located in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. The firm is Hagelgans & Veronis, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Nicholas A. Veronis handle?
Nicholas A. Veronis focuses on car accidents, wrongful death, personal injury, business, workers comp. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Pennsylvania.
How long has Nicholas A. Veronis practiced law?
Nicholas A. Veronis has 40+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1986.
Where did Nicholas A. Veronis go to law school?
Nicholas A. Veronis earned their education at (J.D., 1986); (B.A., 1982).
How can I contact Nicholas A. Veronis for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Nicholas A. Veronis received?
Nicholas A. Veronis's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Pittsburgh School of Law
- 1986
B.A.
Lafayette College
- 1982

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Pennsylvania
Admitted: 1986
U.S. District Court Eastern District of Pennsylvania
Admitted: 1986
U.S. District Court Western District of Pennsylvania
Admitted: 1986
U.S. District Court Middle District of Pennsylvania
Admitted: 1986

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