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James Nicholas

James Nicholas

USA 2026

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Reed Smith LLP
 Reed Smith LLP

Ranked in 1 practice area

Labor & Employment

Massachusetts

1 year ranked

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Jim focuses on federal and state labor and employment law and litigation, advising life sciences, technology, private-equity, and portfolio companies on high-stakes employment matters. He is particularly sought after for complex issues involving employee classification, wage-and-hour compliance, leaves of absence, discrimination and harassment, wrongful termination, and the enforcement of noncompetition and nondisclosure agreements, with deep experience in Massachusetts and California.

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Labor & Employment - Massachusetts

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James Nicholas is a partner at Reed Smith, advising clients on wage-and-hour class actions, discrimination claims and EEOC matters, among others.

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  • His exceptional commercial awareness, deep understanding of business and pragmatic approach to employment law make him an invaluable partner.

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