Nicholas Peck
About Nicholas Peck
Nicholas Peck is a lawyer based in Birmingham, AL and has been recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America since 2026. Nicholas Peck is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Birmingham, Alabama
- Appellate Practice
- Commercial Litigation
- Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants
Current Firm: Maynard Nexsen PC
Education: Vanderbilt University, J.D., graduated 2021
Location: Birmingham, AL
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