NICK BAUMAN Partner
Direct: 602.848.9998
Main: 480-788-3053
Email: nbauman@acblawgroup.com
Nick Bauman is a trial-court litigator whose practice focuses on commercial litigation, including partnership disputes, real estate litigation, contract disputes, business torts, and bankruptcy proceedings. Prior to joining ACB, Nick was a Partner at an Am Law 100 firm—one of the largest 100 law firms in the United States. Nick has represented a broad range of clients, ranging from Fortune 100 companies to individuals, in industries that include financial services, healthcare, real estate, and agriculture. Drawing on his experience in “Big Law,” Nick combines sophisticated representation with the personalized, client-focused service of a small firm.
Clients turn to Nick for his personable approach and deep understanding of how legal issues affect them and their business. Throughout each representation, Nick seeks to glean a comprehensive understanding of the client’s business and priorities. He uses that background to craft tailored strategies that suit his clients’ needs.
When appropriate, Nick also looks for ways to resolve disputes outside of the courtroom on terms that are advantageous to his clients. He prides himself on crafting creative solutions to problems that promote his clients’ goals. Whether navigating complex litigation or negotiating a favorable resolution, Nick is committed to promoting his clients’ goals effectively and efficiently.
Before he began practicing law, Nick served as a law clerk to the Honorable Robert M. Brutinel of the Arizona Supreme Court. During law school, Nick was an Articles Editor for the Arizona Law Review. Nick leverages that experience to craft persuasive written work product.
In his free time, you can find Nick spending time with his family; trying new craft beers; or cheering on the Arizona Cardinals, Phoenix Suns, or Arizona Wildcats.
J.D., summa cum laude, University of Arizona, James E. Rogers College of Law, Order of the Coif, 2014
B.A., Political Science, University of Arizona, 2008
Arizona
- Obtained a pre-judgment writ of attachment that “froze” more than $600,000 of the defendants’ assets after an evidentiary hearing. In the same case, Nick obtained an order requiring the opposing party to reimburse his client for attorney’s fees and costs and later secured a favorable settlement compensating his client for its damages.
- Obtained summary judgment in a lawsuit seeking $64 million of damages for breach of fiduciary duty and intentional interference.
- Prevailed in obtaining discovery sanctions, including attorneys’ fees and costs, after an evidentiary hearing.
- Lead counsel in multiple post-judgment collection proceedings obtaining significant assets for clients.
- Recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America (BL Rankings), Commercial Litigation, 2021-2025
- Selected to the Southwest Rising Stars list by Super Lawyers (Thomson Reuters), Business Litigation, 2020-2025
- Recognized in Phoenix Magazine’s Top Lawyers, 2024
- Phoenix Business Journal, “Valley’s Next Generation of Legal Leaders,” January 2021
• Presenter, “Getting ‘IT’ Right: Making ESI Manageable,” District of Arizona Annual Conference, August 2022
• Moderator, “Practicing During the Pandemic,” The Federal Bar Association Phoenix Chapter Webinar, September 2020
• Co-Author, “Can They Do That? Commonly Misused Phrases in Pleadings and Discovery,” Arizona Attorney, November 1, 2018
• “The Impact of Stern on Secured Creditors,” ABA Business Bankruptcy Committee, October 29, 2018
• “False Start: New Arizona Rules Help Prevent Premature Notices of Appeal,” Arizona Attorney, December 12, 2013
• Author, “Extraneous Prejudicial Information: Remedying Prejudicial Juror Statements Made During Deliberations,” 55 Arizona Law Review 775 (2013)