Nicholas M. Hudnell

Associate

200 Public Square
Suite 2800
Cleveland, Ohio 44114

Primary Practices

Nicholas M. Hudnell represents clients in complex commercial litigation disputes and insurance coverage and recovery matters. Nick has experience in all phases of litigation, up to and including trial, and has recovered millions of dollars in insurance proceeds for policyholder clients.

A Northeast Ohio native, Nick received his J.D from Cleveland State University College of Law, where he earned a CALI Excellence for the Future Awards in six classes and was an Editor of Cleveland State Law Review and a Member of the Black Law Students Association.

Professional History

Associate, Hahn Loeser & Parks LLP, 2026 – present
Associate, Calfee, Halter, & Griswold, 2022 – 2026
Extern, Hon. Judge Oliver, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ohio, 2021
Summer Associate, Calfee, Halter, & Griswold, 2020 – 2021

Personal

Nick lives in Oberlin with his fiancé and their four cats. Nick enjoys following Cleveland sports and playing video games.

Credentials

Education

Cleveland State University School of Law, J.D., summa cum laude, 2022
- Honors & Activities: Dean’s List every semester; CALI awards for: Torts, Contracts, Criminal Law, Civil Procedure, First Amendment Rights, and Taxation; Black Law Students Association; Cleveland State Law Review, Editor
Cleveland State University, B.A., Political Science, summa cum laude, 2019
- Honors & Activities: President’s List every semester

Community Involvement

Appalachia Service Project, Group Leader, 2014 – present

Bill Long Foundation, Vice President, 2024 – present

Awards & Distinctions

Best Lawyers Ones to Watch, Commercial Litigation, Insurance Law, 2025-2026

Ohio Super Lawyers, Rising Stars, 2025-2026

Bar Admissions

State of Ohio

United States District Court for the Northern District of Ohio

United States District Court for the Southern District of Ohio