Staff Info
Nicholas Podlaski
Partner
Nick brings a strong educational background from both state and Midwest Ivy League institutions to his legal practice. He zealously represents clients in business and personal legal matters, serving as a consultant, advocate, and counselor throughout the process. Known for his professionalism and commitment to client service, Nick works to provide the reputation, respect, and focused attention needed to help clients pursue the best possible result.
Areas of Practice
- General Business Law
- Business Compliance
- Non-Profit Law
- Contract Drafting/Negotiation
- Real Estate Acquisitions and Sales
- Transactional Real Estate Matters
- Construction Business Law
- Business Formation
- Commercial Litigation
- General Civil Litigation
- General Construction Litigation
- Home Improvement Litigation
- Home Sale Litigation
- Personal Law
- Estate Planning
Education
- University of Notre Dame (B.A.)
- Michigan State University College of Law (J.D.)
Bar Admissions
- Supreme Court of Indiana
- Supreme Court of Ohio
- Indiana Northern Federal District Court
- Indiana Southern Federal District Court
Personal Achievements
More About Nicholas
Although Nick grew up around the world as a military dependent, he now calls Fort Wayne, Indiana, home. Nick almost exclusively practices in Indiana in and around the Greater Fort Wayne Area/surrounding counties as well as north western Ohio.
Nick is the operations Partner at Podlaski LLP. He is also a Level 5 through Murder Felony Public Defender for Allen County. Nick has been recognized as a Rising Star by Reuters' Super Lawyers since 2019. Nick has been selected to the prestigious 2022 Fort Wayne Business Weekly 40 under 40 class.
Nick represents clients in Business, Litigation and Real Estate Matters. Specifically, Nick represents clients in the following areas:
- Corporate Formation
- Transactional Business
- Technology Startups
- Business Law
- Business Startups
- Contract Review
- Breach Of Contract
- Employment Law
- Commercial Litigation
- Shareholder Lawsuits
- General Plaintiff Litigation
- Regulatory Compliance
- Insurance Defense
- Contractor Defense
- Consumer Defense
- Home Improvement Litigation
- Home Sale Litigation
- Homeowner Attorney
- Personal Injury
- Wrongful Death
- Real Estate
- Property Dispute
- Construction Litigation
- Contract Dispute
- Builder Dispute
- Tort Claims
- Municipal Defense
- Criminal Defense
- Farm Litigation
- Will Disputes
- Estate Planning
- Wills & Trusts
- Power of Attorney Drafting
Outside of Work
Nick and his wife Jordan have two sons and a dog named Luna. Nick enjoys golfing, Notre Dame sports, Michigan State Basketball, and the NY Mets.
