Atty. Nicholas W. Bartlett
Nicholas W. Bartlett is an associate who is part of our Business Litigation, Eminent Domain and Professional Liability Practice Groups.
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Nicholas W. Bartlett is a business and litigation attorney based in Toledo, Ohio, practicing at Eastman & Smith LTD. Admitted to practice in Ohio, Ohio State Bar Association. Educated at University of Toledo (J.D., 2021). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026) and Best Lawyers in America — Professional Malpractice Law (2026). Serands clients in Toledo, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- Nicholas W. Bartlett is an associate who is part of our Business Litigation, Eminent Domain and Professional Liability Practice Groups
- During law school Mr. Bartlett was a judicial extern for the US District Court, Northern District of Ohio
- He also worked for a legal non-profit as an intern and Eastman & Smith as a law clerk
- His practice includes general litigation and professional liability as well as representing landowners in eminent domain matters
- Additionally, Mr. Bartlett is the vice chair of the Defense Research Institute's DRI for Life (Wellness) subcommittee
- While earning his law degree from the University of Toledo, Mr. Bartlett was the note and comment editor of the University of Toledo Law Review
- He authored “Honing in on Hardware: Data Security Concerns of Large Companies.” Mr. Bartlett also gained valuable litigation experience while competing in Mock Trial
- Prior to law school, Mr. Bartlett earned a degree in sports management from Cleveland State University, where he was part of the Frank J. Ruck Leadership Institute
- This organization mentors Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity members in soft skills such as leadership and communication
- As you may suspect of someone with a degree in sports management, Mr. Bartlett enjoys sports (especially college and pro football)
- What you may not expect is Mr. Bartlett is a musician as well, focusing on the drums
- His cat, Carl, is neither musical nor a sports fan
- They reside in Toledo
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Why local counsel matters in Ohio
Practicing law in Ohio. Legal matters in Ohio are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Toledo 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 substantive 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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