Nicholas helps clients achieve state and federal regulatory compliance for their transactional, siting, ratemaking, compliance and governance matters. He has represented regulated natural gas, oil pipeline, electric, water and wastewater utilities before regulatory agencies, including the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PAPUC) and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). He has represented various entities in civil litigation related to energy and utility issues, and assisted project developers and landowners in navigating the PAPUC and FERC regulatory constructs. His experience also extends to assisting clients with energy and utility related appellate matters before the Pennsylvania Commonwealth and Supreme Courts.
Prior to private practice, Nicholas served as a Law Clerk to the PAPUC’s Law Bureau and within the Senate of Pennsylvania. His was also a Legal Extern in the Office of Chief Counsel of the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection.
- Pennsylvania Bar Association
- Public Utility Law Section, Council Member
- Central Pennsylvania Conservancy
- Wills For Heroes, Pro Bono Attorney
- Cumberland Valley Appalachian Trail Club
- Dauphin County Bar Association
- Recognized among the “Ones to Watch” by Best Lawyers in America, Harrisburg, PA, Commercial Litigation, 2026
Education
- Penn State Dickinson Law, J.D.
- The University of Mary, B.S., cum laude
Bar Admissions
- Pennsylvania
Powerful partnerships. Standout solutions.
- Harrisburg
- Phone: 717.724.3445
- Fax: 610.236.4915
- Energy and Utilities
- Appellate Litigation
Nicholas helps clients achieve state and federal regulatory compliance for their transactional, siting, ratemaking, compliance and governance matters. He has represented regulated natural gas, oil pipeline, electric, water and wastewater utilities before regulatory agencies, including the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PAPUC) and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). He has represented various entities in civil litigation related to energy and utility issues, and assisted project developers and landowners in navigating the PAPUC and FERC regulatory constructs. His experience also extends to assisting clients with energy and utility related appellate matters before the Pennsylvania Commonwealth and Supreme Courts.
Prior to private practice, Nicholas served as a Law Clerk to the PAPUC’s Law Bureau and within the Senate of Pennsylvania. His was also a Legal Extern in the Office of Chief Counsel of the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection.
Affiliations
- Pennsylvania Bar Association
- Public Utility Law Section, Council Member
- Central Pennsylvania Conservancy
- Wills For Heroes, Pro Bono Attorney
- Cumberland Valley Appalachian Trail Club
- Dauphin County Bar Association
Recognition
- Recognized among the “Ones to Watch” by Best Lawyers in America, Harrisburg, PA, Commercial Litigation, 2026
Education
- Penn State Dickinson Law, J.D.
- The University of Mary, B.S., cum laude
Bar Admissions
- Pennsylvania