Overview

Nicolas represents employers in complex labor and employment litigation, with a focus on class and representative wage and hour actions in California.

Based in Los Angeles, he defends companies across a range of industries in high-stakes matters involving the Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA), as well as class and collective actions. Nicolas routinely handles large-scale discovery, argues dispositive motions, and negotiates favorable settlements in cases involving hundreds or even thousands of putative class members.

Nicolas has represented clients in both state and federal courts throughout California, developing strategic litigation plans tailored to each client’s goals. He manages a wide variety of complex employment disputes with a focus on precision, responsiveness, and effective advocacy. Employers rely on Nicolas to deliver thoughtful, results-oriented representation that addresses the unique challenges of California’s employment law landscape.

With deep experience navigating the procedural and substantive complexities of class and representative litigation, Nicolas offers clients practical guidance in managing risk and litigation exposure. He brings a disciplined and detail-oriented approach to every case, ensuring that even the most complex matters receive strategic attention from start to resolution.

About Me

In his free time, Nicolas enjoys engaging in pro bono legal work and involving himself in unpopular causes of interest to him. 

Credentials

Clerkships

  • Law clerk at the California Division of Labor and Standards

Education

Loyola Law School

  • J.D., 2021
  • Loyola of Los Angeles Entertainment Law Review, Staff
  • Public Interest Scholar

California State Polytechnic University

  • B.S. in Nutrition Science and Dietetics, cum laude, 2016

Media

Professional & Civic Associations

Professional

  • Los Angeles County Bar Association, Member

Admissions

  • California, 2021

“If you are free, you need to free somebody else. If you have some power, then your job is to empower somebody else.”

Toni Morrison
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