Atty. Nicolas R. Werle
Nick Werle represents clients in state and federal courts at both the trial and appellate levels and before state attorneys general and federal prosecutors. He regularly represents companies, executives, public officials, government entities, and nonprofit organizations in their most sensitive and high-stakes matters involving criminal, trade secret, antitrust and deceptive trade practices issues.
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Nicolas R. Werle is a criminal defense, business, white collar, litigation, and appellate attorney based in New York, New York, practicing at Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr LLP. They have 7+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2019. Admitted to practice in New York, New York State Bar Association (2019). Educated at Yale University (J.D., 2018) and London School of Economics and Political Science (—, 2015). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Appellate Practice (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Criminal Defense: White-Collar (2026). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Nick Werle represents clients in state and federal courts at both the trial and appellate levels and before state attorneys general and federal prosecutors
- He regularly represents companies, executives, public officials, government entities, and nonprofit organizations in their most sensitive and high-stakes matters involving criminal, trade secret, antitrust and deceptive trade practices issues
- Mr. Werle also has experience with affirmative litigation against executive orders and regularly counsels companies, elected officials and executives facing unusual or politically motivated pressure from the federal government
- In the trade secrets space, Mr. Werle has represented both plaintiffs and defendants at every stage of litigation, from temporary restraining orders through trial and appeal, in state and federal courts and in arbitration
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Nicolas R. Werle's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Nicolas R. Werle handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
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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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Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.
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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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