Nicholas M. Holland is a trusted business law and real estate attorney based in Paducah, Kentucky, and a Member at Whitlow, Roberts, Houston & Straub, PLLC. He represents business owners, entrepreneurs, physicians, and corporate clients in a broad range of transactional and litigation matters across Kentucky and beyond. 

Nicholas joined the firm as an Associate in 2012 and became a Member in 2014. He brings deep experience from both private practice in Washington, D.C. and extensive courtroom work across state and federal courts in Kentucky.

Practice Areas & Services:

• Business & Corporate Law
• Commercial Real Estate Transactions
• Commercial Litigation
• Healthcare Compliance (Stark Law & Anti-Kickback Statute)
• Maritime and Environmental Litigation
• Telecommunications Law (FCC Compliance, Wireless & Wireline)

Legal Background & Professional Experience:

Nicholas advises clients on all stages of business growth and operations, including: 

• Business formation and governance
• Mergers, acquisitions, and asset purchases
• Contract drafting and negotiation
• Commercial real estate transactions
• Maritime-related business transactions

He also provides compliance guidance to physicians and medical practices on federal healthcare regulations, including the Anti-Kickback Statute and Stark Law.

 Litigation Experience

 Nicholas has represented individual and corporate clients in complex civil litigation involving: 

• Real property disputes
• Employment discrimination defense
• Maritime and admiralty claims
• Environmental litigation (CERCLA)
• Breach of contract and fiduciary duty claims

 Telecommunications Law Background

 Prior to joining the firm, Nicholas spent five years practicing at Wiley Rein LLP in Washington, D.C., where he specialized in telecommunications and regulatory law. He represented clients before the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and state utility commissions and played a key role in high-profile telecommunications mergers and acquisitions.

Education & Credentials:

• Duke University School of Law, J.D., 2004
  – Note Editor, Duke Law Journal
  – Smith Mordecai Scholarship (Full-tuition, awarded for academic excellence and leadership)
• Transylvania University, B.A., summa cum laude, 2001

Licenses & Professional Affiliations:

• Commonwealth of Kentucky, 2009
• District of Columbia, 2005
• Commonwealth of Virginia, 2004
• McCracken County Bar Association
• American Bar Association

Community Leadership:

Nicholas is committed to civic service in Paducah, KY, and has served as:

• Treasurer, Yeiser Art Center (2012–2013)
• President, Yeiser Art Center (2013–2014)

Personal:

 Nicholas lives in Paducah, Kentucky, with his family and is proud to be a part of the region’s legal and business community.