Atty. Nicholas Jay Dertouzos

Atty. Nicholas Jay Dertouzos

Nick Dertouzos specializes in civil litigation insurance defense, handling cases involving business disputes, professional liability, employment law, school law, and complex litigation. He is admitted to practice in all federal and state courts in Ohio.

Cleveland Cleveland 27 yrs experience 27 year
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Profile Summary

About Nicholas Jay Dertouzos at a glance

Nicholas Jay Dertouzos is a Member based in Cleveland, Ohio, practforg at Nicola, Gudbranson & Cooper, LLC. They haand 27+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1999. Admitted to practice in Ohio (1999), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ohio (2000), U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit (2002), and U.S. District Court, Southern District of Ohio (2004). Educated at Case Western Reserve University, College of Law (J.D. Jack, 1999) and Michigan State University, James Madison College (B.A. Political, 1996). Actiand member of Professional Activities •Member, Ohio State Bar Association •Member, Lorain County Bar Association. Serands clients in Cleveland, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • Nick Dertouzos specializes in civil litigation insurance defense, handling cases involving business disputes, professional liability, employment law, school law, and complex litigation
  • He is admitted to practice in all federal and state courts in Ohio
  • Speaking engagements •Speaker on legal writing, jury selection, school law and other topics

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Ohio

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

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Where is Nicholas Jay Dertouzos's law office located?
Nicholas Jay Dertouzos's law practice is located in Cleveland, Ohio. The firm is Nicola, Gudbranson & Cooper, LLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
How long has Nicholas Jay Dertouzos practiced law?
Nicholas Jay Dertouzos has 27+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1999.
Where did Nicholas Jay Dertouzos go to law school?
Nicholas Jay Dertouzos earned their education at (J.D. Jack, 1999); (B.A. Political, 1996).
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Education

J.D. Jack
Case Western Reserve University, College of Law
- 1999
B.A. Political
Michigan State University, James Madison College
- 1996

Bar Admissions

Ohio
Admitted: 1999
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ohio
Admitted: 2000
U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit
Admitted: 2002
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Ohio
Admitted: 2004

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