He received a juris doctor degree from the Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law, and a bachelor of arts degree from the University of Virginia, and is a licensed title producer/agent in D.C., Maryland and Virginia. As a litigator earlier in his legal career, Nicholas has argued many cases in federal and state court and is a member of the bars of the United States Supreme Court, and the U.S. Courts of Appeal for the Fourth and District of Columbia Circuits. He is the founder and current President and Chief Underwriting Counsel of New World Title & Escrow, a real estate settlement company and title insurance agency providing closing services in DC, Maryland and Virginia. He has lectured extensively to real estate agents and attorneys on real estate law matters.