Nicholas Cutaia is an experienced litigator specializing in complex disputes in the financial services, securities, legal, and real estate industries. Known for his aggressive yet thoughtful approach, Nick helps clients navigate difficult and high-stakes matters involving a wide range of issues.

Nick’s clients include public companies, investment banks, private equity firms and their portfolio companies, law firms, media and real estate companies, investment advisors, officers, directors and high-net worth individuals. He also represents entities and individuals in government investigations by federal and state authorities (e.g., SEC and DOJ).

Nick focuses his practice on fraud claims and other business torts, private entity breakups, partnership and investor disputes, and securities-related matters. He has significant expertise representing clients in matters involving complex structures and financial instruments (e.g., RMBS, CDOs), including sponsors, issuers, bondholders and loan servicers.

In addition to his commercial litigation practice, Nick represents law firms and lawyers in resolving partnership disputes, professional liability issues, and other claims asserted against those clients. He is a member of the New York City Bar Association’s Professional Responsibility Committee.

Early in his career, Nick served as a law clerk to the Honorable William H. Pauley III, United States District Judge in the Southern District of New York.