Nicholas Stepp

Overview A recognized appellate attorney, Nick helps clients navigate their most complex courtroom challenges. He guides clients in technology, oil and gas, and engineering - among others - through litigation and appeals in state and federal courts, including the Supreme Court of Texas. His commercial litigation and appellate practice includes assisting clients with a broad range of critical matters: Consumer fraud Trade secrets Contract disputes Defamation Breaches of fiduciary duty Constitutional law Administrative law Government regulation Nick has assisted clients in the automotive, aerospace, construction and healthcare sectors. Clients appreciate that he considers legal strategy against client business demands in order to meet litigation goals. Legal teams value his experience and insight regarding nuanced case strategy. Industries Manufacturing Technology Transportation Services Appellate Commercial Litigation Construction Litigation Litigation & Alternative Dispute Resolution Recognition Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America Appellate Practice, 2022-2025 Commercial Litigation, 2022-2025 Thomson Reuters Texas Super Lawyers Rising Star, 2017-2022 Texas Bar Foundation, Fellow Kristi Couvillon Pro Bono Award, Texas Civil Rights Project, 2013 Education J. D., University of Texas School of Law Texas Law Review, Book Review Editor M. Div., Wake Forest Universitymagna cum laude Samuel and Sarah Wait Graduate Fellowship B. A., Carson-Newman Universitymagna cum laude Mathematics and Religion Outstanding Graduate in Religion Admissions Texas U. S. District Court, Eastern District of Texas U. S. District Court, Northern District of Texas U. S. District Court, Southern District of Texas U. S. District Court, Western District of Texas U. S. District Court, District of Columbia U. S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit Professional Memberships and Certifications State Bar of Texas American Bar Association Houston Bar Association, Appellate Section