Nicholas J. Godfrey

Biography

Nick represents clients in litigation matters before state and federal courts and administrative agencies throughout the country. He focuses his practice on commercial litigation, and he regularly represents clients in the construction, manufacturing, real estate, and transportation industries. Nick has extensive experience representing clients in labor and employment litigation, including claims alleging wrongful termination, employment discrimination, and claims for misappropriation of confidential information and trade secrets and violations of restrictive covenants.

Additionally, he maintains an active NCAA practice and regularly represents coaches at NCAA member institutions in matters involving NCAA infractions and also represents student-athletes in matters involving NIL and eligibility issues. Nick also advises clients in non-litigation matters, such as the negotiation and preparation of business contracts and due diligence for business ventures.

Education

  • Duquesne University School of Law  (J.D., 2011)
  • The Pennsylvania State University  (B.A., 2008)

Bar Admissions

  • Pennsylvania

Court Admissions

  • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit
  • U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania
  • U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania
  • U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania

Affiliations/Memberships

  • Canon-McMillan Hockey Association
  • Canon Mac Youth Soccer Association 

Distinctions

  • Pennsylvania Rising Stars® (2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024) 
  • Best Lawyers®
    • "Ones to Watch" in Pittsburgh for Commercial Litigation (2023-2024),
    • "Ones to Watch" in Pittsburgh for Labor and Employment Law - Management (2023-2024)