Nick Carter knows his way around the courtroom. With nearly three decades of trial experience in state and federal courts, his successful courtroom advocacy has led to multiple seven-figure jury verdicts for clients, as well as favorable outcomes through dispositive motions, arbitration results, and settlements.
A partner at Todd & Weld, Nick has a strong record of litigation success in a vast array of matters, including complex business disputes, employment discrimination claims, financial fraud claims, defamation, and real estate disputes.
Recent examples of Nick’s courtroom success include obtaining a:
$2 million federal jury verdict after a three-week trial in favor of a high-ranking female Boston Police detective for gender bias, retaliation, and hostile work environment after she lodged gender bias accusations against a male supervisor.
$1.5 million jury verdict after a two-week trial in federal court on behalf of a law enforcement official for job discrimination and defamation; the jury awarded significant punitive damages.
$4.4 million jury verdict in state court on behalf of two estates seeking the return of inheritance money in an investment account, where the jury found that a financial advisor and a deceased man's nephew had conspired to secretly divert the account funds; the jury awarded significant punitive damages.
Nick's track record has earned him high regard in the trial bar, as exemplified by his selection to Best Lawyers in America for commercial litigation, which selection is based on peer-review evaluations. He has been frequently named to Massachusetts Super Lawyers for general litigation.
After a week-long trial, obtained a verdict in favor of his client that required a company to purchase a business subject to a signed $1.4 million purchase and sale agreement.
During empanelment for an anticipated 4–5-week jury trial, successfully settled a complex business dispute on behalf of his clients – a network of closely held family-owned companies, the founder, and the majority shareholders – who sought the return of more than $2 million in compensation after the former president and director breached his fiduciary duty to the company.
Elder Abuse/Financial Fraud
Obtained a $4.4 million jury verdict in state court on behalf of two estates seeking the return of inheritance money in an investment account, where the jury found that a financial advisor and a deceased man's nephew had conspired to secretly divert the account funds; the jury awarded significant punitive damages.
Employment Litigation
Persuaded a Massachusetts Superior Court judge to deny the request of a salesman for a class action arbitration against his former auto dealership employer.
Secured a defense verdict after federal trial on behalf of a closely held corporation, defeating a $5 million claim for additional insurance benefits by a senior executive.
Persuaded an arbitrator to enforce a 10-year non-solicitation and non-disclosure agreement on behalf of his clients.
Successfully defended a group of medical device sales representatives against a major medical device manufacturer, which sought a preliminary injunction to prevent the individual sales representatives from joining a competitor.
Secured a significant settlement for clients asserting race and gender discrimination claims against a municipal entity.
Insurance Coverage
Prevailed in a complex insurance coverage dispute against an insurance company on behalf of a restaurant franchisee, who faced more than $4 million in exposure relating to catastrophic personal injuries suffered on the business premises.
Premises Liability
In a rare Bristol County Superior Court verdict for a plaintiff, persuaded a jury to find for his client against a nightclub where his client had been assaulted.
Religious Institution Litigation
In a case related to the control of a Beacon Hill church and its $30 million building, persuaded a judge to rule that the senior pastor and one church faction had wrongfully seized control of the church in violation of the Church's bylaws, which ruling led to a successful, global settlement of pending claims and counterclaims in federal and state court.
In related litigation, persuaded the Supreme Judicial Court to uphold the ownership rights of the Beacon Hill church after it disaffiliated from the national organization of Swedenborgian churches.
Real Estate Litigation
Persuaded a Massachusetts Superior Court judge to deny a hotel operator’s preliminary injunction request in a lease dispute based on the operator allowing the property to fall into disrepair.
Obtained a $1.4 million arbitration award on behalf of a seller in a dispute over the thwarted sale of a Rhode Island nursing home.
Following a four-day bench trial, obtained a judgment requiring the sale of a Dunkin' Donuts franchise location to their clients.
Personal Injury
Following a six-week jury trial, obtained a $2 million verdict on behalf of a physically abused autistic child against a school's medical director and various administrators who had failed to supervise the child's teachers, and against the several teachers who had committed the abuse.
