Nick Varney focuses his practice on appellate advocacy, complex legal writing, and high-stakes litigation strategy. Drawing on his experience as a law clerk at every level of Connecticut’s judicial system, including the Connecticut Supreme Court, Nick offers a deep understanding of effective advocacy, issue preservation, standards of review, and strategic motion practice. Nick brings his refined analysis and unique ability to distill convoluted matters to all stages of litigation, focusing specifically on commercial, technology, and professional responsibility litigation.
- Hartford Team Obtains Dismissal of Class Action Suit in Favor of National Beverage Manufacturer
- Another 50 State Success: Hartford Team Wins Motion to Dismiss with Prejudice on Nationwide RICO Class Action Against Real Estate Conglomerate
- Hartford Team Obtains Favorable Ruling from Connecticut Superior Court
- Utah Court Grants Dismissal to Gordon & Rees Physician Client in Opioid Litigation
- Cortes v. Valentin, 213 Conn. App. 635, 2022
Admissions
- Connecticut
- U.S. District Court, District of Connecticut
Memberships
- Connecticut Bar Association
- Connecticut Defense Lawyers Association
- Connecticut Supreme Court Historical Society
Community Involvement
- Ellington High School Mock Trial, Attorney Advisor
- Western New England University School of Law, Moot Court Judge
- Clerkship panels, Mentor
Education
- J.D., Western New England University School of Law, 2016
- CALI Awards: Income Tax II, International Human Rights, and Employment Discrimination
- B.S., Business Administration, Western New England University, 2013
Honors
- Rising Star, Connecticut Civil Defense Trial Lawyers Association, 2021