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Nick J. Pieczonka
- E npieczonka@taftlaw.com
- T (513) 357-9603
- F (513) 381-0205
Summary
Nick is an established construction and real estate litigator who advocates for clients in complex, high-value disputes. Drawing on more than 15 years of trial experience, he combines industry knowledge with a business-oriented approach to protect clients’ investments. Nick routinely represents contractors, developers, architects, engineers, owners, and tenants in matters arising at any stage of a project.
Nick’s construction litigation practice encompasses a wide range of matters, including contract disputes, construction defects, mechanics’ liens, and delay and disruption claims. In the real estate sector, he defends clients involved in commercial and residential foreclosures, disputes relating to commercial and residential leases, and receiverships. Nick also provides real estate counsel on mergers and acquisitions, matters for small businesses, and property acquisition, leasing, and financing.
With a record of success in state and federal courts throughout Ohio and Kentucky, Nick represents businesses and individuals in all aspects of the litigation process, including trials, arbitration, and mediation. Beyond his construction and real estate litigation practice, he regularly litigates cases involving trade secrets and noncompete agreements, as well as personal injury and product liability disputes.
Nick helps clients maintain their competitive edge by litigating nuanced trade secret and noncompete matters. He has achieved favorable outcomes in cases involving trade secret misappropriation, restrictive covenant enforcement, and unfair competition claims.
Within his personal injury and product liability practice, Nick has significant experience advising medical device and pharmaceutical manufacturers on high-exposure matters. He also counsels clients on automobile, trucking, and pedestrian accidents, many of which include death and permanent and catastrophic injuries.
Nick contributed to the following published decisions:
- MaxRelief USA, Inc. v. O’Maley, No. 1:21-cv-755 (Jan. 23, 2024)
- Florence Owner 1, LLC v. Duke Energy, Inc., No. 2021-CA-1214-ME (Dec. 16, 2022)
- Cincinnati City School District Board of Education v. Cincinnati, No. C-210113 (Aug. 4, 2021)
- U.S. Bank, N.A. v. Higbee Lancoms, LP, No. C-200247 (May 26, 2021)
- Bernard v. City of Cincinnati, 135 N.E.3d 485, No. C-180155 (April 24, 2019)
- Kentucky CVS Pharmacy, LLC v. McKinney, No. 5:13-cv-25-KSF (E.D. Ky. April 16, 2013)
- Nassef v. Union Twp. Bd. of Zoning Appeals, 12th Dist. No. CA2013-05-038 2013-Ohio-4130 (Sept. 23, 2013)
- Kitchen v. Biomet, Inc., Civil Action No. 13-18-HRW (E.D. Ky. Feb. 21, 2014)
Active in the local legal community, Nick participated in the Cincinnati Academy of Leadership for Lawyers (CALL) as a member of Class XX. CALL focuses on practical, professional, and ethical issues facing local attorneys.
Awards
Honoree, Best Lawyers in America®, Commercial Litigation, Construction Law, Real Estate Law (2022 – 2024, 2026)

Honoree, Ohio Super Lawyers Rising Stars, General Litigation
(2014 – 2022)
Honoree, Best Lawyers® “Ones to Watch” (2021)
Participant, Cincinnati Academy of Leadership for Lawyers (CALL) (Class XX)
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Education
- Salmon P. Chase College of Law - Northern Kentucky University (2010)
- Thomas More College (2005)
Admissions
- Federal - Ohio Southern District Court
- Federal - Kentucky Eastern District Court
- Federal - Kentucky Western District Court
- Federal - Michigan Eastern District Court
- State - Ohio
- State - Kentucky
News
Four Hundred Fifty-Three Taft Attorneys Recognized in Best Lawyers in America® 2026 News
Three Hundred Sixty-Three Taft Attorneys Recognized in Best Lawyers in America® 2025 News
Three Hundred Six Taft Attorneys Selected for Inclusion in Best Lawyers in America® 2024 News
Ohio First District Court of Appeals Applies the Two-Issue Rule to Affirm Jury Verdict in Favor of Taft Client
Professional Affiliations
- Federal Bar Association
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