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Michael A. Nicolas

Michael A. Nicolas

Litigation Support 2026

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About

Provided by Longford Capital Management

Litigation Support

Practice Areas

Mike serves on Longford Capital’s Investment Committee and is responsible for portfolio management, underwriting, investment selection, and overseeing the efforts of independent attorneys and other professionals as part of the due diligence process. He considers investments in subject matter areas where the firm has developed considerable expertise, including commercial disputes, antitrust and trade regulation claims, and intellectual property actions.

Career

Before co-founding Longford Capital in 2011, Mike was an accomplished attorney with 15 years of experience representing corporate clients involved in complex litigation as a member of the commercial litigation departments at Neal, Gerber & Eisenberg and Drinker, Biddle & Reath. Chambers and Lawdragon have ranked Mike among the top litigation funders since 2018. He is a frequent speaker on commercial litigation finance issues and presents at numerous industry conferences and events.

Personal

About Longford, Mike said, “What continues to distinguish Longford is the discipline of our underwriting and the quality of the relationships we have built with claim owners and law firms. Longford has spent more than a decade refining how we evaluate and support meritorious claims, and I am proud that our discipline, judgment, integrity and results continue to set the standard for the industry.”

Chambers Review

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Professional Advisers: Litigation Support

Litigation Funding - USA - Nationwide

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Band 2

Individual Editorial
Michael Nicolas is a co-founder and a managing director at Longford Capital. He oversees the investment selection and underwriting processes at the firm.

Strengths

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  • Michael Nicolas is one of the best funders I have worked with.

    Litigation FundingProfessional Advisers: Litigation Support
  • It's a pleasure to have access to a senior leader like Mr. Nicolas.

    Litigation FundingProfessional Advisers: Litigation Support
  • Michael Nicolas is strategic and can push deals. He puts his weight behind them.

    Litigation FundingProfessional Advisers: Litigation Support

Ranked Individuals at Longford Capital Management (5)

USA - Nationwide

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