Atty. Nicholas John Pontzer

Atty. Nicholas John Pontzer

Nicholas John Pontzer is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, cybersecurity and data privacy, general liability and 6 other areas of law. Nicholas received a B.A. degree from University of Notre Dame in 2005, and has been licensed for 18 years.

Rochester Rochester 18 yrs experience 18 year
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About Nicholas John Pontzer at a glance

Nicholas John Pontzer is a ip, construction, insurance, adr, and appellate attorney based in Rochester, New York. They have 18+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2008. Admitted to practice in Illinois U.S. District Court for the Western District of New York U.S. District Court for the Northe (2008) and New York (2011). Educated at University of Chicago Law School (J.D., 2008) and University of Notre Dame (B.A., 2005). Active member of Professional Affiliations •New York State Bar Association •Monroe County Bar Association, Litigation and Young Lawyers sections •Member of Litigation and Young Lawyers section. Serands clients in Rochester, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Nicholas John Pontzer is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, cybersecurity and data privacy, general liability and 6 other areas of law
  • Nicholas received a B.A. degree from University of Notre Dame in 2005, and has been licensed for 18 years
  • Nicholas practices in Rochester, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Nicholas John Pontzer's Areas of Practice

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

Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

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Construction Law

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Insurance Law

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

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Mediation & Arbitration

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

Nicholas John Pontzer is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr attorneys in New York →

Appellate Practice

Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.

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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 Rochester 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 John Pontzer

Where is Nicholas John Pontzer's law office located?
Nicholas John Pontzer's law practice is located in Rochester, New York. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Nicholas John Pontzer handle?
Nicholas John Pontzer focuses on ip, construction, insurance, adr, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Nicholas John Pontzer practiced law?
Nicholas John Pontzer has 18+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2008.
Where did Nicholas John Pontzer go to law school?
Nicholas John Pontzer earned their education at (J.D., 2008); (B.A., 2005).
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Education

J.D.
University of Chicago Law School
- 2008
B.A.
University of Notre Dame
- 2005

Bar Admissions

Illinois U.S. District Court for the Western District of New York U.S. District Court for the Northe
Admitted: 2008
New York
Admitted: 2011

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