Associate
Nicholas
DeBruyne
Nick is an associate in Berg Hill Greenleaf Ruscitti LLP’s litigation practice group. He assists with a wide variety of matters, but particularly specializes in complex commercial disputes, construction, insurance coverage, and mechanics lien disputes. Nick has over five years of experience working in these practice areas, including fact investigation, discovery management, motions, and trial preparation.
Nick received his J.D. from Chicago-Kent College of Law. There, he served as the Executive Notices and Comments Editor for the Chicago-Kent Law Review and editor for the Seventh Circuit Review. During law school, he also interned for the Circuit Court of Cook County Law Division. Before law school, Nick worked in public figure protection in the San Francisco Bay Area, where he was responsible for protecting some of the world’s most prominent families and at-risk individuals.
Although originally from the suburbs of Detroit, Michigan, Nick has lived in Chicago for over eight years but now calls Boulder, Colorado his home with his wife and daughter. Outside of work, Nick enjoys spending time with his family, especially snowboarding, hiking, biking, golfing, or otherwise spending time in the great outdoors.
EDUCATION & ADMISSIONS
JURIS DOCTOR
CHICAGO-KENT COLLEGE OF LAW
BACHELOR OF ARTS
MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY
Colorado
Illinois
Professional Associations
American Bar Association, Forum on Construction Law
Colorado Bar Association

Nick’s Blog

Understanding the EEOC’s Proposed “Enforcement Guidance on Harassment in the Workplace” and How Your Business Should Respond
The United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is seeking public comment on its proposed “Enforcement Guidance on Harassment in the Workplace” through November 1, 2023. The proposed guidance provides a legal analysis of standards for harassment and...
What is Civil Litigation? An Overview of the Civil Litigation Process
This article provides general information only. It is not legal advice. Individuals or entities considering legal action should consult with an attorney to understand the unique aspects of their case and the court systems in which their cases may be filed or pending....

Colorado Employment Law Changes 2023
This legislative summary is informational only. The presentation or use of this information does not in any manner constitute an attorney-client relationship between BHGR and the website user. While the information on this site concerns legal issues, it is not...
In the News
Berg Hill Greenleaf Ruscitti Sponsors the 2024 Construction SuperConference
Our team is en route to Hollywood, Florida, to attend the 2024 Construction SuperConference. This is the firm's third year sponsoring this national construction event, and we are thrilled to see our colleagues and friends over the next few days. Attending this year's...
Recognizing Our Native Lands
All over the United States, we occupy lands that are recognized by treaty as the territories of Indigenous Nations. For Native American Heritage Month, BHGR wanted to recognize the territories of Indigenous Nations that our offices occupy.Boulder/Denver Office Many of...
LGBTQ+ Through History
LGBTQ+ History Month is a month-long celebration of the history of the diverse lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer community as well as the importance of civil rights movements in progressing gay rights. In 1995, a resolution passed by the General Assembly...
Firm Happenings
Berg Hill Greenleaf Ruscitti Sponsors the 2024 Construction SuperConference
Our team is en route to Hollywood, Florida, to attend the 2024 Construction SuperConference. This is the firm's third year sponsoring this national construction event, and we are thrilled to see our colleagues and friends over the next few days. Attending this year's...
Understanding the EEOC’s Proposed “Enforcement Guidance on Harassment in the Workplace” and How Your Business Should Respond
The United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is seeking public comment on its proposed “Enforcement Guidance on Harassment in the Workplace” through November 1, 2023. The proposed guidance provides a legal analysis of standards for harassment and...
What is Civil Litigation? An Overview of the Civil Litigation Process
This article provides general information only. It is not legal advice. Individuals or entities considering legal action should consult with an attorney to understand the unique aspects of their case and the court systems in which their cases may be filed or pending....