Nicholas J. Garcia
Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
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Nicholas J. Garcia is a Partner in our Columbus office, with a growing practice focused on bankruptcy and creditors’ rights. He also specializes in labor and employment, education, government liability, and property tax appeal litigation.Before joining Hall Booth Smith, Nick was a law clerk to the Honorable John T. Laney III, a U.S. Bankruptcy Court Judge for the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Georgia. Together they co-authored bankruptcy articles published in the Mercer Law Review. Nick earned a Juris Doctorate, cum laude, from the Walter F. George School of Law at Mercer University.During law school, he served as the Editor in Chief for the Mercer Law Review. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism from the University of Georgia. He is admitted to practice in both Georgia and Alabama. Nicholas J. Bankruptcy Court Judge for the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Georgia. Together they co-authored bankruptcy articles published in the Mercer Law Review. Nick earned a Juris Doctorate, cum laude, from the Walter F. George School of Law at Mercer University.During law school, he served as the Editor in Chief for the Mercer Law Review. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism from the University of Georgia. He is admitted to practice in both Georgia and Alabama. Nicholas J. Garcia is a Partner in our Columbus office, with a growing practice focused on bankruptcy and creditors’ rights. He also specializes in labor and employment, education, government liability, and property tax appeal litigation. Before joining Hall Booth Smith, Nick was a law clerk to the Honorable John T. Laney III, a U.S. Nick earned a Juris Doctorate, cum laude, from the Walter F. George School of Law at Mercer University. During law school, he served as the Editor in Chief for the Mercer Law Review.
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Sandra White
Our company faced a daunting situation when a key employee filed a wrongful termination claim just as we were navigating significant financial restructuring. We needed counsel who understood the intersection of employment law and creditors' rights. Partner Nicholas Garcia at Hall Booth Smith was precisely that. His decade of experience, particularly his recognized work in labor and employment management and bankruptcy, was immediately evident. He crafted a strategic defense for the employment claim while simultaneously advising on how the proceedings could impact our broader reorganization efforts. His analysis was thorough, his communication direct and clear, and his calm professionalism was a steadying force. The dual recognition he has received in these distinct fields is well-deserved. Thanks to Mr. Garcia's expertise, we reached a favorable settlement on the employment matter and are now on a much stronger financial path. I recommend him without reservation.