Nicklaus A. Presley

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Nicklaus A. Presley

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Nicklaus A. “Nick” Presley is a Member in the Renewable Energy and Utilities industry groups, focusing primarily on utility regulation. He practices out of the Firm’s office in Charleston, West Virginia.

Bio

Nick’s hard work and willingness to take on new challenges has helped him succeed as an attorney at Jackson Kelly, where he works with clients in the utilities sector on regulatory issues. He represents privately-owned gas, electric, and water utilities, among others, in a variety of proceedings before the Public Service Commission of West Virginia. Nick also works on commercial and transactional matters as a member of the Firm’s Business Law group.

Nick’s work ethic and passion for learning are highlighted by his educational achievements. Nick earned his Bachelor of Business Administration degree in finance from Marshall University in 2009, and his Master of Business Administration degree from the Marshall University Graduate School of Management in 2010. He graduated at the top of his class in both programs. Realizing he wanted to use his education and passion for learning to help others, Nick entered law school at the University of Cincinnati College of Law and earned his law degree in 2013. Nick is also a regular contributor to Thomson Reuters’ Practical Law. 

When he isn’t busy providing clients with top-notch legal service, Nick helps out in the local Charleston community through Legal Aid of West Virginia, the United Way, and the American Heart Association. You can also find him managing a lemonade stand at Symphony Sunday each summer. He enjoys staying active and watching sports, especially baseball, attending NASCAR races, and cheering on the West Virginia University Mountaineers.

Education
  • University of Cincinnati College of Law (J.D., 2013)
  • Marshall University Graduate School of Management (M.B.A., 2010)
  • Marshall University (B.B.A., 2009)
Admissions
  • West Virginia (2013)
  • West Virginia Supreme Court (2013)
  • U.S. District Court, Southern District of West Virginia (2013)
Work History
  • Jackson Kelly PLLC (2013-Present)
  • Jackson Kelly PLLC, Summer Associate (2012-2013)
  • Alpha Natural Resources Inc., Legal Intern (2011-2012)
  • Tyson & Tyson Attorneys at Law, Legal Intern (2009)
  • Marshall University Lewis College of Business, Graduate Assistant (2009-2010)
Professional Organizations
  • West Virginia Bar Association
  • Kanawha County Bar Association
Community
  • American Heart Association Charleston Heart Walk, Executive Leadership Team Member
  • Legal Aid of West Virginia Just One Campaign, Firm Campaign Leader
  • United Way of West Virginia, Volunteer
  • West Virginia Symphony Orchestra’s Symphony Sunday, Event Organizer and Volunteer
Awards
  • 2026 WV Executive “Young Gun”
  • Best Lawyers Charleston, West Virginia for Utilities Law (2027)
  • Named in the Best Lawyers’® Charleston, West Virginia “Ones to Watch” list for Appellate Practice and Energy Law (2021-2025)
  • West Virginia Super Lawyers® Rising Star for Utilities Law (2021-2023)
  • University of Cincinnati Law Review, Notes and Comments Editor
  • University of Cincinnati College of Law Dean’s List
  • Beta Gamma Sigma Business Honor Society
  • West Virginia Promise Scholar Recipient

Practices