Attorney
Area of Focus
Additional Services
Industry
Education
The University of Akron School of Law, JD, 2003, cum laude
Western New England College, MBA, 1998
United States Air Force Academy, BS, 1995
Bar Admissions
Ohio State Bar, 2003
United States Supreme Court
United States Court of Appeals – Sixth Circuit, 2004
United States District Court, Northern District of Ohio, 2003
Nicholas P. Capotosto Partner
Contact Information

- Area of Focus
- Industry
- Education
The University of Akron School of Law, JD, 2003, cum laude
Western New England College, MBA, 1998
United States Air Force Academy, BS, 1995
- Bar Admissions
Ohio State Bar, 2003
United States Supreme Court
United States Court of Appeals – Sixth Circuit, 2004
United States District Court, Northern District of Ohio, 2003
Biography
Nick is Co-Chair of Brouse McDowell's Litigation Practice Group. He graduated from Cloverleaf High School in Lodi, Ohio and attended the United States Air Force Academy. He was recruited as a varsity offensive lineman for the Fighting Falcon Football team. As an active-duty officer in the Air Force, Nick served as a buyer and contract negotiator on the MILSTAR Satellite System Program at Hanscom Air Force Base, Massachusetts and as an Administrative Contracting Officer at GE Aerospace’s aircraft engine plant in Evendale, Ohio. He earned an MBA with an emphasis in finance from Western New England University and honorably separated from service to attend the University of Akron School of Law in 2000.
Nick has been with Brouse McDowell for the entirety of his legal career. He has served as an elected member of the firm’s Executive Committee and on the firm’s Associate Review Committee. Nick’s focus is representing clients in litigated matters, however, his legal practice has touched nearly every area of law. He has extensive experience in business and shareholder disputes, enforcing non-competition agreements, and defending against product liability claims. Nick has handled large, complex probate and estate litigation involving high net worth clients and closely held businesses. Over the past thirteen years, Nick also has established an expertise in matters involving title insurance policies and real estate disputes. Clients have called upon Nick to represent them in high stakes litigation matters in state and federal courts all over the United States.
- Biography
Nick is Co-Chair of Brouse McDowell's Litigation Practice Group. He graduated from Cloverleaf High School in Lodi, Ohio and attended the United States Air Force Academy. He was recruited as a varsity offensive lineman for the Fighting Falcon Football team. As an active-duty officer in the Air Force, Nick served as a buyer and contract negotiator on the MILSTAR Satellite System Program at Hanscom Air Force Base, Massachusetts and as an Administrative Contracting Officer at GE Aerospace’s aircraft engine plant in Evendale, Ohio. He earned an MBA with an emphasis in finance from Western New England University and honorably separated from service to attend the University of Akron School of Law in 2000.
Nick has been with Brouse McDowell for the entirety of his legal career. He has served as an elected member of the firm’s Executive Committee and on the firm’s Associate Review Committee. Nick’s focus is representing clients in litigated matters, however, his legal practice has touched nearly every area of law. He has extensive experience in business and shareholder disputes, enforcing non-competition agreements, and defending against product liability claims. Nick has handled large, complex probate and estate litigation involving high net worth clients and closely held businesses. Over the past thirteen years, Nick also has established an expertise in matters involving title insurance policies and real estate disputes. Clients have called upon Nick to represent them in high stakes litigation matters in state and federal courts all over the United States. - Professional & Civic Activities
- Leadership Akron, Class 37
- Leadership Medina County, Class of 2016
- Tarry House, Inc., Board of Trustees, Operations Committee Chair
- Akron Area YMCA, Board of Trustees, Immediate Past Board Chair
- Akron Road Runner Marathon, Course Committee, 2004-2014
- Ohio Land Title Association, Member
- Federal Bar Association, Member
- Ohio State Bar Association, Member
- Akron Bar Association, Member
- Charles F. Scanlon Inn of Court, Former Member
- Articles & Presentations
- “’Necessity is the Mother of Invention’ - Checklist of Issues to Consider Before Reopening After COVID-19,” Co-Authors Stephen P. Bond and Amanda M. Leffler, Labor & Employment, Brouse McDowell Client Alert (April 24, 2020)
- “$2 Trillion Stimulus Package – ‘The CARES Act’ – To Aid Businesses and Individuals During The Coronavirus Pandemic,” Co-Author Terry W. Vincent, Brouse McDowell Client Alert (April 10, 2020)
- “Impact of Governor DeWine's Stay-at-Home Order for Businesses,” Co-Author Matthew G. Vansuch, Brouse McDowell Client Alert (March 22, 2020)
- Representative Engagements
- Counsel to a national title insurance company in defending the priority of $1.2 billion in debt financing for the construction of a coal-burning power plant against $350 million in claims.
- Provided insurance coverage opinions and litigation strategies on an $800 million skyscraper project in New York City, a $70 million policy insuring a development in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and a $6 million policy insuring a commercial use property in Richmond, Virginia.
- Secured the protection of vital trade secrets and the enforcement of critical contractual covenants for a wallcovering manufacturer, a soil stabilization product company, and a food franchisor.
- Served as national counsel to a large consumer products manufacturer in product liability lawsuits alleging the defective design and manufacture of clothes dryers and ranges in multiple states.
- Distinctions
- News
August 17, 2023The Best Lawyers in America 2024 Recognizes 24 Brouse Attorneys in 28 Practice Areas and 3 Attorneys as "Ones to Watch"
June 06, 2023Brouse McDowell Announces Election of Nicholas Capotosto to Executive Committee
May 11, 2023Brouse McDowell Names Several New Practice Chairs
June 24, 2020Nicholas Capotosto Selected by Leadership Akron for its 2020/2021 Signature Program
January 26, 2015Brouse McDowell Announces Recently Elected Executive Committee Members
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