Nick Adair

Associate
Akron
222 South Main Street
Suite 400
Akron, OH 44308
P 330.805.3516
F 216.623.0134
P 330.805.3516 | F 216.623.0134

Overview

Nick focuses his practice on litigation, with an emphasis on general liability defense along with retail and transportation litigation. He regularly helps clients resolve a wide array of matters and legal issues – premises liability, retail defense, motor vehicle casualty, wrongful death, products liability, insurance subrogation claims, and regulatory and compliance issues – in both the courtroom and at the negotiation table.

Nick has an extensive amount of experience handling all aspects of incident response and litigation from beginning to end. This includes discovery management, document preservation, dispute resolution, motion practice, trial preparation and everything in between. Clients and colleagues alike appreciate his ability to quickly analyze situations, anticipate potential problems, and resolve issues before they escalate. What’s more, they know that he always maintains an open and fluid line of communication and that they can count on him to propose practical solutions whenever challenges arise. His client’s goals and needs are always at the forefront of his mind.

As a member of Roetzel’s Emergency Response Team, Nick is often called on to coordinate the investigation and early response to crisis situations of varying type, size and severity.

Services

Industries

Education

  1. The Ohio State University, Moritz College of Law, J.D.
    • American Constitution Society, Treasurer
    • Public Interest Law Foundation, Vice President of Fund-Raising
    • Ohio State Journal of Criminal Law, Technology Editor
    • Student Bar Association: Intramural Commissioner
  2. The University of Akron, B.A., History & Political Science
    • summa cum laude

Credentials

Bar Admissions
  1. Ohio

Recognitions

  • Selected to Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch for Transportation Law (2022-2025); Product Liability Litigation - Defendants (2023-2025)

Affiliations

Professional Affiliations
  • Ohio State Bar Association
  • Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association
  • Columbus Bar Association
  • American Constitution Society
  • Public Interest Law Foundation
  • DRI Retail and Hospitality Leadership Committee, Young Lawyer Liaison
  • Trucking Industry Defense Association

Insights

  1. Alerts
    Minor Settlements in Ohio (Feb 15, 2022)
    Does Joint & Several Liability Apply to Punitive Damages? (Aug 10, 2021)
    It’s a Bird! It’s a Plane! It’s a … Drone? (May 4, 2021)
    Are Violations of the FMCSRs Admissible to Show Negligence in a Trucking Case? Not According to the Sixth Circuit (Jan 12, 2021)
    The Ohio Supreme Court Holds Driving On but Not Over the Highway Fog Line Is Not a Violation of Ohio Law (Jan 5, 2021)
  2. Presentations
    "Recent Trends in Transportation Claims" - National Interstate’s 2022 Destination Advisory Board Meeting (June 2022)
    "Emergency Responses & Crisis Management" - DRI’s Joint Retail and Young Lawyers 2022 National Meeting and Seminar (June 2022)
  3. Firm News
    100 Roetzel Attorneys Named 2025 Best Lawyers®, “Ones to Watch” (Aug 15, 2024)
    15 Roetzel Attorneys Named Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch (Aug 17, 2023)
    Roetzel Attorneys Recognized in 2023 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America® (Aug 18, 2022)
    74 Roetzel Attorneys Named 2022 Best Lawyers in America®; 18 Recognized as Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch (Aug 19, 2021)

Overview

Nick focuses his practice on litigation, with an emphasis on general liability defense along with retail and transportation litigation. He regularly helps clients resolve a wide array of matters and legal issues – premises liability, retail defense, motor vehicle casualty, wrongful death, products liability, insurance subrogation claims, and regulatory and compliance issues – in both the courtroom and at the negotiation table.

Nick has an extensive amount of experience handling all aspects of incident response and litigation from beginning to end. This includes discovery management, document preservation, dispute resolution, motion practice, trial preparation and everything in between. Clients and colleagues alike appreciate his ability to quickly analyze situations, anticipate potential problems, and resolve issues before they escalate. What’s more, they know that he always maintains an open and fluid line of communication and that they can count on him to propose practical solutions whenever challenges arise. His client’s goals and needs are always at the forefront of his mind.

As a member of Roetzel’s Emergency Response Team, Nick is often called on to coordinate the investigation and early response to crisis situations of varying type, size and severity.

Education

  1. The Ohio State University, Moritz College of Law, J.D.
    • American Constitution Society, Treasurer
    • Public Interest Law Foundation, Vice President of Fund-Raising
    • Ohio State Journal of Criminal Law, Technology Editor
    • Student Bar Association: Intramural Commissioner
  2. The University of Akron, B.A., History & Political Science
    • summa cum laude

Credentials

Bar Admissions
  1. Ohio

Recognitions

  • Selected to Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch for Transportation Law (2022-2025); Product Liability Litigation - Defendants (2023-2025)

Affiliations

Professional Affiliations
  • Ohio State Bar Association
  • Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association
  • Columbus Bar Association
  • American Constitution Society
  • Public Interest Law Foundation
  • DRI Retail and Hospitality Leadership Committee, Young Lawyer Liaison
  • Trucking Industry Defense Association

Insights

  1. Alerts
    Minor Settlements in Ohio (Feb 15, 2022)
    Does Joint & Several Liability Apply to Punitive Damages? (Aug 10, 2021)
    It’s a Bird! It’s a Plane! It’s a … Drone? (May 4, 2021)
    Are Violations of the FMCSRs Admissible to Show Negligence in a Trucking Case? Not According to the Sixth Circuit (Jan 12, 2021)
    The Ohio Supreme Court Holds Driving On but Not Over the Highway Fog Line Is Not a Violation of Ohio Law (Jan 5, 2021)
  2. Presentations
    "Recent Trends in Transportation Claims" - National Interstate’s 2022 Destination Advisory Board Meeting (June 2022)
    "Emergency Responses & Crisis Management" - DRI’s Joint Retail and Young Lawyers 2022 National Meeting and Seminar (June 2022)
  3. Firm News
    100 Roetzel Attorneys Named 2025 Best Lawyers®, “Ones to Watch” (Aug 15, 2024)
    15 Roetzel Attorneys Named Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch (Aug 17, 2023)
    Roetzel Attorneys Recognized in 2023 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America® (Aug 18, 2022)
    74 Roetzel Attorneys Named 2022 Best Lawyers in America®; 18 Recognized as Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch (Aug 19, 2021)