Nick Nagrich

Nick Nagrich

Consider yourself lucky if you have Nick Nagrich on your side. He is the Partner in Charge of our Springfield, Missouri office. A pillar of the firm since 1998, he works hard, yet makes it look easy, thanks to a legal career spanning three decades. Nick’s practice focuses on civil litigation, including insurance defense, commercial general liability litigation, motor vehicle litigation, premises liability litigation, and products liability litigation, as well as workers' compensation defense. Nick is licensed to practice in Missouri, Colorado, and Alabama.

Practice Groups

Insurance

Insurance issues can escalate from simple to complex quickly, and you need attorneys able to handle it all. With Wallace Saunders, you can rest assured the attorneys in our Insurance Practice Group have a command of insurance law and litigation. In fact, the firm was founded more than 50 years ago with insurance at the core of our practice.

Litigation

Founded as a litigation firm in 1963, our attorneys carry on our tradition of substantial deposition and courtroom experience, with hands-on training that begins early in every attorney’s career. The litigation department is the largest practice area at Wallace Saunders, with more than half of our attorneys working under the Litigation Practice Area umbrella.

Product Liability

Understanding the nuances of Product Liability law and the significant exposure for clients involved in product litigation is a service not every firm can offer. Our experience representing manufacturers, distributors and retailers gives you the advantage of leveraging strategic planning with trial skills in this complex and dynamic area of law.

Workers' Compensation

Backed by 50 years of successfully defending the largest insurance companies in the country, the Workers’ Compensation Group at Wallace Saunders prides itself on personal service – when you hire a partner in the group, you get that partner. And you get a no-nonsense approach to defending employers in the area of workers’ compensation.

Personal

Law runs in the family, as Nick’s wife is an attorney as well. He is also the proud father of three grown children.

Reliable • Patient • Trustworthy

Education

The University of Missouri – Columbia School of Law, Juris Doctor
The University of Michigan, B.A. in History

Professional Practice

1998-present: Wallace Saunders

2002-present: Partner
Managing Partner, Springfield Office

Ulmer, Hillman, Burnett & Nagrich

Shareholder

Collins, Galloway & Smith

Partner

Cabaniss, Johnston

Staff Attorney

Professional Licensure

The trial and appellate courts of Missouri, Colorado and Alabama U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit
U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit
U.S. District Court for the Western District of Missouri
U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Alabama
U.S. Supreme Court

Professional Accomplishments

Successfully handled jury trials in a number of jurisdictions and tried cases before numerous judges

Civic Activities

Springfield Chamber of Commerce
The Missouri Bar
Springfield Metropolitan Bar Association
Missouri Organization of Defense Lawyers

News + Events + Alerts

Attorneys Chris Confer and Stephanie Blaylock return to present at AAR “Claims School”

The American Association of Railroads (“AAR”) recently held its annual “Claims School” – a training and education opportunity the AAR provides to claims representatives of various railroads. Last year, Mr. Confer and Ms. Blaylock presented at the Claims School, and because that presentation was so successful, the AAR invited Mr. Confer and Ms. Blaylock to give this presentation again to a new group of attendees.

Greg Bentz makes presentation at the American Hospital Association Annual Meeting in Washington D.C.

Greg Bentz made a presentation at the American Hospital Association Annual Meeting in Washington D.C. on April 23rd, 2023. The presentation was jointly made by Dr. Jonathan B. Perlin, The President and CEO of the Joint Commission, and Mr. Bentz. The topic was “Revitalize Your Board’s Focus on Quality and Patient Safety.”