Nicholas J. Wehlen

• Representation of clients in appellate matters in federal and Louisiana state court.
• Secured dismissal on summary judgment of $100 million claim against investment consultant in federal court litigation.
• Secured dismissal on summary judgment of claim against law firm seeking portion of attorneys' fee awarded in multi-district litigation.
• Successfully represented bank in litigating bad faith claims against insurance company.
• Successfully represented bank in defending numerous cases filed by victims of alleged Ponzi scheme operated by third-party.
• Representation of claimants seeking to recover investment losses or other damages in FINRA arbitration proceedings.
• Representation of law firms in connection with both fee disputes and cases involving claims of legal malpractice or negligence.
• Representation of a public housing agency and other entities and individuals in connection with public bid and construction disputes.
• Representation of a major manufacturer of computer equipment in a breach of contract/unfair trade practices action where plaintiff alleged in excess of $1 billion in damages plus punitive damages. Case filed in the Civil District Court for the Parish of Orleans, State of Louisiana.
• Successfully defended former CEO in bankruptcy court litigation with public company debtor.
• Has represented various creditors in bankruptcy adversary proceedings.

Mr. Wehlen is a member of the American Bar Association, the Louisiana State Bar Association, and the New Orleans Bar Association.

Best Lawyers in America recognized Mr. Wehlen in the 2021 Edition for Construction Litigation and Securities Litigation.  In 2020, he was recognized as a "Super Lawyer" in Business Litigation by Louisiana Super Lawyers magazine.  Prior to 2020, Mr. Wehlen was recognized as a Rising Star by Louisiana Super Lawyers magazine.  Since 2013, Mr. Wehlen has consistently been recognized as a "Top Lawyer" by New Orleans Magazine.

"2015 Recent Developments in Business and Corporate Litigation," American Bar Association Business Law Section Spring Meeting, April 16, 2015.

"Employment Issues and Non-compete Agreements," Louisiana Pest Management Association Summer Convention, June 18, 2014.

Co-Author, "Securities Arbitration Law," chapter in Recent Developments in Business and Corporate Litigation, published annually by the American Bar Association, 2015-2018.

"Unscheduled Debtor Assets:  A Risk to Purchasers in Good Faith?" American Bar Association Section of Real Property, Trust and Estate Law, RPTE eReport, June 15, 2010.

Arbitration: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly, ABA Business Law Section, 2005 Spring Meeting.