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Nicholas C. De Santis

Nicholas C. De Santis

Associate
Location:
Cleveland, Ohio
Phone:
216-586-5501
866-958-9621
Fax:
216-781-0714
E-mail:

Nick practices in the areas of creditor's rights, real estate, and commercial litigation. He routinely represents financial institutions and businesses in all aspects of creditor's rights, including the rights and remedies available under the Uniform Commercial Code, the Bankruptcy Code, and applicable state law.

With regard to securities law, Mr. De Santis represents brokers and brokerage firms in employment and customer disputes. Nick's securities practice particularly relates to the enforcement and defense of restrictive covenants by means of injunctive relief and arbitration.

Originally from Columbus, Ohio, Nick attended The Ohio State University where he studied journalism, political science and marketing. While at Ohio State, Nick worked with the Ohio State Football Team as an equipment manager. He later interned with the Dallas Cowboy Football Club.

Nick is active in the community, principally with youth ministry and service outreach.

Areas of Practice

  • Civil Litigation, Trial through Appeal
  • Creditors' Rights
  • Real Estate
  • Corporate Law
  • Securities Law

Litigation Percentage

  • 85% of Practice Devoted to Litigation

Bar Admissions

  • Ohio, 2005
  • U.S. District Court Northern District of Ohio, 2005
  • U.S. District Court Southern District of Ohio, 2009
  • U.S. Bankruptcy Court Northern District of Ohio, 2006
  • U.S. Court of Appeals 6th Circuit, 2006

Education

  • Cleveland State University, Cleveland-Marshall College of Law, Cleveland, Ohio
    • J.D. (Magna Cum Laude) - 2005
    • Honors: Order of the Barrister
    • Law Journal: Journal of Law and Health, Senior Editor, 2004 - 2005
  • The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio
    • B.A.B.S. - 2001
    • Major: Journalism
    • Major: Political Science
    • Major: Marketing

Professional Associations and Memberships

  • Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association, Member, 2005 - Present
  • Ohio State Bar Association, Member, 2005 - Present

Past Employment Positions

  • Dallas County Football Club, Intern, 1999 - 2001
  • Ohio State Athletic Department, Intern, 1992 - 2001

Fraternities/Sororities

  • Delta Tau Delta


ZMM Ziegler,Metzger & Miller LLP

Ziegler, Metzger & Miller LLP,
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Fax: 216-781-0714
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