Nicholas B. Pillow is a Civil Litigation Attorney at Chapman Law Group’s Metro Detroit office, specializing in healthcare-related defense, complex commercial disputes, and complex civil litigation defense. Recognized on the 2026 Michigan Super Lawyers Rising Stars list, Nicholas brings deep sector expertise to representing healthcare professionals, institutions, and businesses across Michigan federal and state courts.
Nicholas focuses his practice on defending a broad range of healthcare providers and entities including physicians, nurse practitioners, correctional healthcare providers, and home healthcare agencies who are facing high-stakes litigation. His versatile civil litigation defense practice covers:
Known within Chapman Law Group for his creative legal strategy and keen ability to identify early exit points in a lawsuit, Nicholas maintains an aggressive dispositive motion practice. He regularly analyzes complex complaints to craft innovative Motions to Dismiss (MTD), securing early, cost-effective dismissals for his clients before trial exposure builds. He also holds a strong track record in post-trial dispositive practice notably playing a key role in drafting a successful motion for judgment as a matter of law (JMOL) that reversed a six-figure verdict in favor of his client.
Licensed to practice law in 2019, Nicholas began his career honing his trial and defense skills in medical malpractice litigation before joining Chapman Law Group.
Nicholas’ legal involvement includes Wayne Law’s Criminal Appellate Practice Clinic, as well as the Herbert Wechsler National Criminal Moot Court Competition and New York Bar Association’s National Moot Court Competition.
