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Nicholas B. Vargo
Construction Defect, Construction and Design, Hospitality, Real Estate
Nicholas B. Vargo is a member of Ball Janik LLP’s Construction Litigation practice group. He represents residential and commercial owners in construction disputes of all types, including construction defect. Mr. Vargo is a member of the American Bar Association Construction Forum, the Florida Bar Young Lawyers Division, and the Orange County Bar Association Young Lawyers Section, where he has been active in several committees and co-chaired several events.
Prior to joining Ball Janik, Mr. Vargo assisted clients with complex business formations, entity restructuring, and developing creative tax solutions to complex tax issues. Mr. Vargo uses these skills to assist clients in construction litigation by finding liability in companies attempting to avoid responsibility.
Mr. Vargo’s passion for helping others is evidenced by his work in and out of the courtroom. During law school, he worked as a law clerk in personal injury law for several local plaintiff’s attorneys, received the Pro Bono Award of Excellence, and was involved in drafting an amicus brief to the Supreme Court of the United States as an advocate for children unrepresented in United States v. Windsor. Mr. Vargo is active in the Orlando community as a mentor to underprivileged youth as a Big Brother in Big Brothers Big Sisters and Elevate Orlando.
When he is not working or volunteering his time, Mr. Vargo can often be found traveling or outdoors, whether it’s at the park with his dogs or on the lake paddle boarding.
EDUCATION
- LL.M.T., 2015
University of Florida Levin College of Law
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Volunteer - J.D., cum laude, 2014
University of Florida Levin College of Law
Dean’s List Spring 2012, 2013, and 2014
Florida ADR Moot Court Team – ABA competition
Journal of Law & Public Policy
Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity
Family Law Society VP
LTSO VP of Administration
Assisted on amicus brief to the Supreme Court of the United States
Ambassador for incoming law students
Family Law Certificate
Pro Bono Certificate of Excellence
Book Awards – Family Law & Social Policy; Criminal Procedure: Police Practices
American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers Merit Scholar - B.A., Psychology and Political Science, 2009
University of South Florida
ADMISSIONS
- Florida
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