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Nicholas B. Vargo is an associate in the firm’s Construction Defect practice. 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

NEWS

• Nicholas Vargo Joins Ball Janik LLP’s Litigation and Construction Defect practices in Orlando, Florida
  11/03/2017
• Ball Janik LLP ranked in the 2018 “Best Law Firms” list by U.S. News® – Best Lawyers®
  11/01/2017