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  • Ohio, 2021
    Michigan, 2024
  • US District Courts:
      -Northern District of Ohio, 2022
      -Southern District of Ohio, 2021
      -Eastern District of Michigan, 2024
      -Western District of Michigan, 2021
  • U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit, 2022

Education

University of Toledo, JD, 2021
Cleveland State University, BS (Sports Management), 2018

Profile

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. 

Honors & Affiliations

Community/Professional Affiliations

  • Defense Research Institute 
    • Young Lawyers Committee, co-chair of DRI for Life (Wellness) subcommittee 
  • Ohio State Bar Association
  • Toledo Bar Association

Honors & Awards

  • Listed in Best Lawyers®: Ones to Watch in America which encompasses attorneys who show “outstanding professional excellence” (2025 - Present).
  • Received Cubbon and Associates Spotlight on Innovation: New Writing Competition for Young Lawyers award (2024).
  • Ruck Scholar

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