About Nicholas A.
Nicholas A. Podlaski came to the law after studying political science at the University of Notre Dame, where he earned a B.S. in 2011. He went on to complete his legal training at Michigan State University, receiving his J.D. in 2014. Those formative years paired a grounding in political theory with formal training in legal analysis. The academic path left him comfortable with statute, precedent and the mechanics of appellate argument.
He is licensed to practice in Indiana and before the Federal Circuit. That combination positions him to work on matters that move between state courts and federal appellate review. Rather than a single narrow niche, his admissions suggest a practice that often touches on procedural and appellate dimensions as well as matters that implicate federal law.
Podlaski’s practical work is based at Podlaski LLP. At the firm he takes on matters that require courtroom preparation, written advocacy and attention to appellate rules. His background in political science informs how he frames legal questions, and his training at Michigan State sharpened his drafting and oral advocacy. Colleagues describe him as methodical; clients encounter careful briefing and an insistence on clear legal reasoning.
Throughout his career he has balanced written work and courtroom presence. Appeals require a particular economy of language, and that skill carries over to trial filings and motion practice. Being admitted to the Federal Circuit means handling appeals that touch on federal statutes and administrative decisions, while Indiana admission covers a broad trial and appellate docket. He moves between those tracks depending on the client’s needs.
Podlaski’s approach is pragmatic. He structures arguments to address standards of review, preserves key issues for appeal and frames factual records for judges rather than juries when necessary. He pays close attention to procedural posture and deadlines, two elements that often determine the course of a case.
Outside the courtroom he remains engaged with the practical side of running a law practice at Podlaski LLP. He manages client intake, oversees case strategy and works on appellate briefs. He currently focuses his practice on litigation and appellate work in Indiana and federal courts.
