Nicholas "Nick" Centrella
About Nicholas Centrella
Nicholas Centrella is a lawyer based in Philadelphia, PA and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2010. Nicholas Centrella is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Commercial Litigation
- Criminal Defense: White-Collar
- Legal Malpractice Law - Defendants
- Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
Current Firm: Clark Hill PLC
Education: University of Pennsylvania, J.D., graduated 1993
Location: Philadelphia, PA
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