Nicholas V. Rinaldi

Nicholas is a member of the Professional Liability Department where he focuses his practice on the defense of architects, engineers, owners, developers, general contractors, construction managers, subcontractors and design professionals. He assists with a wide range of construction industry related matters including construction and design defect matters, breach of contract, indemnity and coverage and construction code and safety violation claims. 

Prior to joining Marshall Dennehey, Nicholas represented clients in a variety of matters including real estate matters where he coordinated with title insurance companies, buyers, sellers, agents, opposing counsel and mortgage lenders. He also has experience handling personal injury matters and a diverse caseload of municipality defense litigation matters involving state and federal civil rights cases including defamation, discrimination, retaliation, harassment, wrongful termination, false arrest, excessive force and whistleblower claims.

Nicholas previously served as a law clerk for the Honorable Vicki A. Citrino, J.S.C. in Paterson, New Jersey. During this time, among his many duties, Nicholas conducted legal research and prepared memoranda of law providing recommendation for final disposition on all motions before the Court each week.

A graduate of New York Law School, Nicholas was a member of the Dispute Resolution Team where he gained valuable negation, alternative dispute resolution and lawyering skills. He received his undergraduate degree from Saint Joseph’s University where he majored in Sports Marketing.  

Nicholas is admitted to practice in New Jersey.