Nicholas J. Evanovich III

“I’m not afraid of tackling challenges and I’ve been able to do so as both a prosecutor and a defense attorney. I work hard to ensure my clients have the best representation on their side.”

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My name is Nick Evanovich. I’m an associate attorney at LaMarche Safranko Law. I’m a litigator. I go to court, I handle criminal defense and civil actions like personal injury cases. I represent those that are up against systems of power. Whether that’s the government in a criminal case, whether that’s a university in an employment or education context, or whether it’s an insurance company claiming you’re not as injured as you are. I like to pride myself in knowing that in the thousands of cases that I’ve handled, no two are ever identical. And because of that it’s really important that you constantly pay attention to the specific needs of your clients. One thing I think potential clients should know is that the law can be very unwieldy, and difficult, and slow. It’s important to navigate that to your advantage and you deserve throughout that process transparency, care, and advocacy.

Nicholas Evanovich Albany NY Attorney Lawyer

Partner | Personal Injury and Criminal Defense Attorney

Nicholas J. Evanovich III is an accomplished attorney and partner at LaMarche Safranko Law PLLC, where he focuses on personal injury litigation and criminal defense throughout Albany, the Capital Region, and Upstate New York. Known for his strong courtroom presence and strategic approach to complex matters, Nick is dedicated to protecting the rights of injured clients and individuals facing criminal charges.

Before joining LaMarche Safranko Law, Nicholas developed significant trial experience as an Assistant District Attorney in Clinton County (Plattsburgh, NY). His background as a prosecutor provides invaluable insight into how cases are built and litigated, knowledge he now uses to effectively defend clients. He also served as an adjunct lecturer at SUNY Plattsburgh, sharing his experience with students preparing for careers in law and justice.

With nearly a decade of experience on both sides of the courtroom, Nick previously served as a law clerk for the Honorable Thomas J. Doerr in Butler County, Pennsylvania. He has tried numerous cases involving serious criminal charges and complex personal injury matters and has successfully argued before both the New York State Appellate Division and the New York Court of Appeals, the state’s highest court. His appellate background strengthens his ability to handle high-stakes litigation at every stage.

As part of his criminal defense practice, Nick and the team at LaMarche Safranko Law recently achieved a notable victory in a federal criminal matter. Through the Northern District of New York’s PATH Program, the firm secured an extraordinary outcome: their client avoided a criminal record and incarceration entirely. This specialized diversion program is offered only to select defendants and provides an alternative to traditional prosecution, allowing participants the chance to rehabilitate and move forward without jail time—and in rare cases, without the lifelong consequences of a federal conviction. Nick’s advocacy played a key role in obtaining this life-changing result.

Recognized for his dedication, skill, and client-centered approach, Nick became a partner at LaMarche Safranko Law PLLC in 2024. Today, he continues to serve as a trusted advocate for clients navigating personal injury claims, serious criminal allegations, federal investigations, and complex legal challenges.

nevanovich@lslawny.com

Admitted to Practice:

All New York state courts
United States Supreme Court
United States District Courts, Northern, Southern, Eastern and Western Districts of New York

Educational Highlights:

Graduate of Rochester Institute of Technology and Syracuse University
Executive Editor, Science and Technology Law Review, Syracuse College of Law
President, Intellectual Property Law Society, Syracuse College of Law

Selected Honors:

New York Super Lawyers
New York Rising Stars, Super Lawyers
The National Trial Lawyers Top 40 under 40 Civil Plaintiff
Rated by AVVO
Strictly Business, Top 40 Under 40
New York Academy of Trial Lawyers Excellence in Advocacy Award
Finalist, Mackenzie Hughes Appellate Advocacy Competition

Memberships:

New York State Bar Association

Community Activities:

Saratoga County Young Democrats
Saratoga County Democratic Committee
Plattsburgh Rotary Service Club
American Diabetes Association, Tour de Cure, Executive Committee Member

Instructor Experience:

SUNY Plattsburgh: Criminal Law, Courts and Criminal Procedure, Criminology and the Criminal Justice System
Certified New York CLE Instructor
Certified Instructor, Zone 9 Police Academy