Nicholas Centrella represents AmLaw 100 and small to mid-sized law firms in legal malpractice and other civil actions, organizations in cases involving alleged child abuse, and the defense of major corporations and nonprofit entities in complex commercial, regulatory, civil RICO, personal injury, and products liability disputes. He has also defended corporations and individuals in federal grand jury investigations and criminal proceedings.
Education
Recognitions
Listed in Pennsylvania Super Lawyers, 2024
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Chamber USA, Band 2 (2024)
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Named among Best Lawyers in America® for Commercial Litigation (2013-2025), Criminal Defense: White-Collar (2015-2025), Legal Malpractice Law – Defendants (2011-2025), Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants (2013-2025) by Best Lawyers
Named Philadelphia, Pennsylvania’s 2025 Legal Malpractice Law – Defendants “Lawyer of the Year” by Best Lawyers
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Memberships
PilotLegis Claims Management Committee, Member
The Justinian Society
Philadelphia Bar Association
Philadelphia Association of Defense Counsel (former president, 2005–2006)
American Bar Association—Criminal Justice Section and Standing Committee on Lawyers Professional Liability