Hall Booth Smith, P.C.

ngarcia@hallboothsmith.com

Partner

706.243.6254

Biography

Nicholas J. Garcia is a Partner in our Columbus office, with a growing practice focused on bankruptcy and creditors’ rights. He also specializes in labor and employment, education, government liability, and property tax appeal litigation.

Before joining Hall Booth Smith, Nick was a law clerk to the Honorable John T. Laney III, a U.S. Bankruptcy Court Judge for the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Georgia. Together they co-authored bankruptcy articles published in the Mercer Law Review. Nick earned a Juris Doctorate, cum laude, from the Walter F. George School of Law at Mercer University.

During law school, he served as the Editor in Chief for the Mercer Law Review. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts in Journalismfrom the University of Georgia. He is admitted to practice in both Georgia and Alabama.

Experience



Bankruptcy Creditors' Rights

Nick has experience representing and advising corporate creditors in consumer and corporate bankruptcy cases filed under Chapters 7, 11, and 13 of the Bankruptcy Code. Nick is well-versed in the challenge faced by creditors hailed into bankruptcy court and the process necessary to protect creditors’ interests.



Business Litigation

Nick assists both individuals and business in litigation involving contractual claims and representing contractor and subcontractors in construction matters.



Governmental Liability

Nick represents local municipalities and government entities in employment matters and ad valorem tax matters.



Education

Nick has handled legal matters experienced by the Muscogee County School District and other local school districts. His representation of school districts has included defending school districts in EEOC matters and litigation arising under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act as well as claims arising under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.

He has also assisted in the training of school district employees on school district policies and federal law pertaining to racial harassment, sexual harassment, and non-discriminatory employment and education practices.



Insurance Coverage

Nick has represented insurance providers and their insureds in both first party and third party actions. His experience ranges from automobile coverage to commercial coverage in areas such as personal injury, premises liability, and bad faith.



Labor & Employment

In addition to his representation of school districts in employment matters, Nick assists private companies and government entities through general advisement on employment matters, defense and resolution of claims brought by current and former employees, and training employees of all levels on best practices in the workplace with the goal of preventing occurrences that could subject the client to liability.

Credentials

Admitted

State Courts:

  • Alabama
    • Supreme Court
  • Georgia
    • Court of Appeals

U.S. District Courts:

  • U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Alabama
  • U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia
  • U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Georgia
  • U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Georgia

Education

  • J.D., cum laude, Mercer University, 2015
  • A.B., Journalism, University of Georgia, 2011

Memberships

  • American Bar Association
  • Columbus American Inn of Court
  • Columbus Bar Association
  • State Bar of Georgia
    • Bankruptcy Section
  • W. Homer Drake, Jr. Bankruptcy American Inn of Court

Recognition

Presentations

  • Case Update Chapter 7
    19th Annual Middle District of Georgia Bankruptcy Law Institute, September 2016

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Biography

Nicholas J. Garcia is a Partner in our Columbus office, with a growing practice focused on bankruptcy and creditors’ rights. He also specializes in labor and employment, education, government liability, and property tax appeal litigation.

Before joining Hall Booth Smith, Nick was a law clerk to the Honorable John T. Laney III, a U.S. Bankruptcy Court Judge for the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Georgia. Together they co-authored bankruptcy articles published in the Mercer Law Review. Nick earned a Juris Doctorate, cum laude, from the Walter F. George School of Law at Mercer University.

During law school, he served as the Editor in Chief for the Mercer Law Review. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts in Journalismfrom the University of Georgia. He is admitted to practice in both Georgia and Alabama.

Experience

Bankruptcy Creditors' Rights

Nick has experience representing and advising corporate creditors in consumer and corporate bankruptcy cases filed under Chapters 7, 11, and 13 of the Bankruptcy Code. Nick is well-versed in the challenge faced by creditors hailed into bankruptcy court and the process necessary to protect creditors’ interests.

Business Litigation

Nick assists both individuals and business in litigation involving contractual claims and representing contractor and subcontractors in construction matters.

Governmental Liability

Nick represents local municipalities and government entities in employment matters and ad valorem tax matters.

Education

Nick has handled legal matters experienced by the Muscogee County School District and other local school districts. His representation of school districts has included defending school districts in EEOC matters and litigation arising under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act as well as claims arising under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.

He has also assisted in the training of school district employees on school district policies and federal law pertaining to racial harassment, sexual harassment, and non-discriminatory employment and education practices.

Insurance Coverage

Nick has represented insurance providers and their insureds in both first party and third party actions. His experience ranges from automobile coverage to commercial coverage in areas such as personal injury, premises liability, and bad faith.

Labor & Employment

In addition to his representation of school districts in employment matters, Nick assists private companies and government entities through general advisement on employment matters, defense and resolution of claims brought by current and former employees, and training employees of all levels on best practices in the workplace with the goal of preventing occurrences that could subject the client to liability.

Credentials

Admitted

State Courts:

  • Alabama
    • Supreme Court
  • Georgia
    • Court of Appeals

U.S. District Courts:

  • U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Alabama
  • U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia
  • U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Georgia
  • U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Georgia

Education

  • J.D., cum laude, Mercer University, 2015
  • A.B., Journalism, University of Georgia, 2011

Memberships

  • American Bar Association
  • Columbus American Inn of Court
  • Columbus Bar Association
  • State Bar of Georgia
    • Bankruptcy Section
  • W. Homer Drake, Jr. Bankruptcy American Inn of Court

Recognition

Presentations

  • Case Update Chapter 7
    19th Annual Middle District of Georgia Bankruptcy Law Institute, September 2016

In the Press

HBS Attorneys Chosen to 2024 Georgia Rising Stars List

HBS is excited to announce that four attorneys have been selected to the 2024 Georgia Rising Stars list by Super Lawyers.
Read More

Fifteen HBS Attorneys Appointed to Partner

HBS introduces fifteen attorneys as newly appointed partners in recognition of their exceptional client service and outstanding leadership
Read More

34 Hall Booth Smith Lawyers Named to 2024 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America

Hall Booth Smith is pleased to announce that 34 lawyers have been included in the 2024 edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America. The award recognizes associates and other lawyers who are earlier in their careers for their outstanding professional excellence in private practice in the United States. “The unparalleled methodology of Best
Read More

Hall Booth Smith Attorneys Recognized as 2023 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch

Thirty-one lawyers from Hall Booth Smith, P.C. (HBS) have been honored as Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch. This recognition is given to attorneys, in a variety of practice groups, who are earlier in their careers for outstanding professional excellence in private practice in the United States. This honor is based on Best Lawyers®’  highly selective
Read More