Charlotte Nicholas is a trial lawyer who thrives in high stakes disputes. She has first-chair trial experience, and she has delivered complete victories for her clients at both the trial and pre-trial stages. Charlotte represents plaintiffs and defendants in matters ranging from trade secret litigation and fraud to employment disputes. Equally at home in state court, federal court, and arbitration, she brings strategic judgment to every matter.
Before joining Jordan, Lynch & Cancienne, Charlotte clerked for U.S. District Judge Andrew S. Hanen of the Southern District of Texas and practiced at a top international law firm. She is known for her adaptability, courtroom presence, and impact-driven approach.
Charlotte was a professional violinist who toured internationally before practicing law. She credits her classical training with the discipline, poise under pressure, and communication skills that now define her advocacy.
She earned her bachelor’s degree from Harvard University and her J.D. from Washington University School of Law in St. Louis.
- Represented an international pipeline defending a nine-figure commercial fraud dispute, resulting in a favorable settlement.
- Represented a global technology company in a Deceptive Trade Practices Act case brought by the State of Texas, resulting in a favorable settlement.
- Represented a pharmaceutical company defending a nine-figure anti-trust lawsuit, resulting in favorable settlement.
- Represented an international manufacturing company in a federal product liability case involving more than 11,000 commercial and personal injury plaintiffs, multiple class actions and multiple multidistrict litigations.
- Provided environmental regulatory advice to various medical device companies.
- Co-first chaired a civil trial for claims under the Trafficking Victims Protection Act.
- Washington University in St. Louis School of Law, J.D., 2020
- Rice University, Violin Performance, M.M.
- Harvard University, Comparative Study of Religion; Minor in English, B.A.
- Hogan Lovells US LLP, Associate
- Law Clerk to the Honorable Andrew S. Hanen, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas
- State Bar of Texas
- Missouri State Bar
- United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas
- United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas
- Texas Journal of Oil, Gas, and Energy Law – “Renewable Natural Gas: Legal Landscape, Private Sector Interest, and Future Opportunities for Investment.”
- Legal Aid Society Intern Criminal Defense (New York City)
- Advisory Council, DACAMERA