Dr. Oberheiden is quick to point out that regardless of a client’s stature or legal needs, the attorneys at his firm always take the same proactive and detail-oriented approach. Dr.
Nick Oberheiden’s path to becoming one of the leading federal lawyers in the United States is as unique as it is inspiring. Born and raised in Germany, Dr. Oberheiden admits, “I’m not even sure that I really understood what a lawyer did until I was in high school.
” Fast forward a few decades, and today, he is recognized for his exceptional legal acumen, working alongside some of the most prominent figures in recent U.S. history.
Dr. Oberheiden's dedication to law became evident once he fully understood the profession. He pursued a Ph.
D. from the prestigious Ruhr-University Bochum in Germany and a law degree from UCLA, which set him on a global journey that ultimately led him to establish Oberheiden P.C .
This leading federal litigation, compliance, and corporate risk assessment law firm is unique in many respects. Oberheiden P.C.
is the only firm boasting a roster that includes a former U.S. Secretary of State (Mike Pompeo), a former Congressman (Trey Gowdy), and a former Director of National Intelligence.
Despite his impressive academic background, Dr. Oberheiden emphasizes practical experience over textbook knowledge. “For me, it was never about textbook knowledge,” he says.
“The most important thing for me was always figuring out the best possible way to achieve a goal. I enjoyed the challenge — and I still enjoy the challenge — and that is what drives me to take on the types of high-risk and high-profile matters the firm typically handles today.” Since founding Oberheiden P.
C., Dr. Oberheiden has made it a point to position the firm as a leader in its niche, representing corporate and individual clients in complex federal legal matters, such as PFAS lawsuits.
The firm specializes in areas such as white-collar criminal defense, corporate compliance, national security compliance, and cybersecurity risk management. Their clientele ranges from Wall Street executives and Silicon Valley entrepreneurs to judges, diplomats, and dignitaries. Dr.
Oberheiden and his team are committed to a proactive and detail-oriented approach, regardless of a client’s stature or legal needs. “Our mission is simple,” he says. “We want to do everything we can to protect and advance our clients’ interests as efficiently and professionally as possible.
” One of the key differentiators of Oberheiden P.C. is its structure.
Unlike many other law firms, Oberheiden P.C. does not employ legions of junior associates, paralegals, and secretaries.
Instead, all of the firm’s lawyers have senior-level experience, and all clients work directly with them. This elite team includes several former U.S.
Attorneys, Assistant U.S. Attorneys, and trial lawyers from the U.
S. Department of Justice. “With the types of matters we handle, it’s crucial for our lawyers to work closely with our clients.
No middlemen, no barriers — just direct one-on-one communication,” Dr. Oberheiden explains. “This way, we can identify and address our clients’ needs in real time, and we can give them the advice they need to make informed decisions before it’s too late.
” Dr. Oberheiden’s career is marked by several high-stakes victories in federal litigation. He has successfully represented a business owner in an investigation involving the DOJ, U.
S. Department of State, and high-level courts in Brazil. He has also provided crisis management representation in national security matters and served as lead counsel in a case involving unauthorized access to U.
S. Department of Defense classified materials. Reflecting on his success, Dr.
Oberheiden humbly attributes his achievements to his firm’s collaborative approach. “With many of the types of matters our firm handles today, doing what we do would be impossible without the team that we have currently. In many cases, we are dealing with novel and extraordinarily complex legal issues at the highest levels of the federal government — and that’s not something I could have done when I started the firm by myself 13 years ago.
” Beyond his legal practice, Dr. Oberheiden is a prolific author. He has written books in English, French, Portuguese, and German, with plans to write more in the future.
However, his immediate goal is to continue expanding his firm’s federal practice. “As a result of where we are today, we have some truly unique opportunities,” he says. “A big part of what I do as a lawyer is leveraging opportunities, and that’s not something I plan to stop doing any time soon.
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