Nima  Baratzadeh

Nima Baratzadeh

Offices: New York
Senior Associate

Nima Baratzadeh, an associate with Russo & Gould, has substantial litigation experience. He gained invaluable insight into the workings of opposing counsel during his tenure with a high-volume plaintiff's personal injury firm. There, he was responsible for every stage of litigation, from inception to resolution.

Nima started his legal career with the Chicago Public Defender's Homicide Task Force, assisting in the defense of more than a dozen homicide charges, and representing clients in all stages of litigation, from bond hearings to post-trial motions and appeals. Before entering private practice, he served as Senior Litigation Analyst at a private equity firm.

When not at work, Nima enjoys spending time with his family and finding time to squeeze in some basketball.

Education
Chicago-Kent College of Law, J.D., 2015
Admissions
New York
New Jersey

News Insights

July 1, 2025

David Gould with the Assistance of Joseph Fegan Score a Unanimous Defense Verdict in Supreme Court Suffolk County in 86 Minutes on a Traumatic Brain Injury Case

David Gould, with the assistance of his mentor Joseph Fegan, successfully defended a damages-only traumatic brain injury (TBI) case in the Supreme Court Suffolk County before Judge George Nolan. Christine Cirola v. Karen Johnson, Index No.: 617768-21. A total of 11 witnesses were called over a span of two weeks. The plaintiff''s attorney argued that his client sustained "a mild TBI" as a result of the accident and he requested that the jury award his client $1,000,000 in compensation.

June 23, 2025

An Erie County Jury on Tuesday Acquitted a Man Accused of Shooting at a Buffalo Police Officer in 2022 During a Foot Pursuit

An Erie County jury on Tuesday acquitted a man accused of shooting at a Buffalo police officer in 2022 during a foot pursuit.

May 27, 2025

Charles ("Chuck") Stokes Wins in Philadelphia

Representing a national self-storage company in a Philadelphia lawsuit, Russo & Gould''s Chuck Stokes forced a Plaintiff to withdraw her claims against the client, and obtained court approval of the dismissal of the client just minutes before the jury panel was brought into the courtroom.