About Nicholas
Nicholas Ellis trained in Boston. He earned a B.A. from Boston College in 1984 and a J.D. from Suffolk University Law School in 1987. Those early years set a steady pace. They also tied him to the city’s legal community for the long term.
He arrived in practice as the legal landscape around Social Security and disability claims was changing. Over the decades he has handled appeals, hearings and filings. He has worked both inside administrative systems and in the courtroom. He is a member of the National Organization of Social Security Claimants Representatives, a professional group of attorneys and advocates who represent claimants in federal disability programs.
Career details are straightforward. He went from law school into active practice and now heads Ellis & Associates. The firm bears his name and serves clients who need help navigating benefit claims. He runs the office day-to-day and oversees case strategy. Colleagues describe his work style as methodical and steady; clients find the process practical and direct.
His practice centers on the kinds of cases that require both administrative advocacy and litigation readiness. He prepares cases for hearing before administrative law judges, manages evidence gathering, and pursues appeals when decisions are unfavorable. The work involves medical records, vocational experts and tight procedural deadlines. That combination of technical tasks and client interaction shapes how he spends his time.
Outside of casework he keeps ties to the professional community. He maintains current membership in NOSSCR, where he participates in discussions about practice developments and administrative procedure. That connection helps him stay attuned to changes in federal disability rules and adjudication trends.
After more than three decades in practice, he remains based at Ellis & Associates. The firm continues to represent claimants in Social Security disability matters, handling appeals, hearings and related administrative procedures.
