Nicholas Roumel

Nicholas Roumel is a distinguished trial lawyer with more than three decades of experience in both state and federal courts. His practice is concentrated on plaintiff's employment and civil rights litigation, addressing issues such as Title IX sex harassment, assault, and retaliation. He is also well-versed in educational law and serious personal injury cases occurring in educational environments.

Recognized as a Thompson-Reuters "Super Lawyer" in employment litigation, a distinction awarded to the top 5% of attorneys in the field, Mr. Roumel has represented high-profile athletes, artists, victims of domestic and sexual violence, and students facing expulsion for exercising constitutional rights.

Courts have appointed him in various capacities, including as a receiver for corporations and as a mediator in other cases. Mr. Roumel also maintains a robust appellate practice, achieving reversals in cases involving pregnancy discrimination, unemployment compensation, religious school discrimination laws, the Family Medical Leave Act, False Claims Act retaliation, criminal restitution, and landlord-tenant security deposit disputes.

He has contributed to legal scholarship by publishing and presenting on topics such as the immigration consequences of criminal convictions, the disclosure and impact of criminal records, tort remedies for domestic partners, and educational issues like bullying, Title IX, and teen suicide.

His work has been featured in local media, as well as national publications like Newsweek, the Economist, and ESPN. A former professor at the University of Michigan, Mr. Roumel taught employment law and frequently participates as a guest panelist, lecturer, and Moot Court judge at Michigan and other law schools. He also engages with college and high school students through presentations.

Practicing throughout Michigan, including the Traverse City area and the Upper Peninsula, Mr. Roumel is also licensed to practice in Pennsylvania, his home state.