Atty. Nicholas James Pappas

Atty. Nicholas James Pappas

Nicholas James Pappas is a lawyer practicing employment & labor, employee benefits, complex commercial litigation and 2 other areas of law. Nicholas received a A.B. degree from Harvard College in 1984, and has been licensed for 38 years.

New York New York 38 yrs experience 38 year
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About Nicholas James Pappas at a glance

Nicholas James Pappas is a Litigation Partner based in New York, New York, practicing at Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP. They have 38+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1988. Their practice focuses on employment, business, class action, and litigation. Admitted to practice in New Jersey (1988), Florida (1988), and New York U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York, U.S. District Court, Eastern District o (1989). Educated at Rutgers University Law (J.D., 1987) and Harvard College (A.B., 1984). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Nicholas James Pappas is a lawyer practicing employment & labor, employee benefits, complex commercial litigation and 2 other areas of law
  • Nicholas received a A.B. degree from Harvard College in 1984, and has been licensed for 38 years
  • Nicholas practices at Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Nicholas James Pappas's Areas of Practice

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

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

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Business & Corporate Law

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

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Class Action

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Civil Litigation

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

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in New York

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Nicholas James Pappas

Where is Nicholas James Pappas's law office located?
Nicholas James Pappas's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Nicholas James Pappas handle?
Nicholas James Pappas focuses on employment, business, class action, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Nicholas James Pappas practiced law?
Nicholas James Pappas has 38+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1988.
Where did Nicholas James Pappas go to law school?
Nicholas James Pappas earned their education at (J.D., 1987); (A.B., 1984).
How can I contact Nicholas James Pappas for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Rutgers University Law
- 1987
A.B.
Harvard College
- 1984

Bar Admissions

New Jersey
Admitted: 1988
Florida
Admitted: 1988
New York U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York, U.S. District Court, Eastern District o
Admitted: 1989

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