Michael A. Nicodema

Michael A. Nicodema is a shareholder in GT’s West Palm Beach office. Mike is an experienced trial lawyer, and has tried patent and trade secret cases in a variety of subject matter areas, including internet technology, consumer products, orthopedic implants, industrial and commercial mechanical devices, and chemical and biological processes used in the nutritional supplement industry. He is also a seasoned appellate advocate in patent cases before the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (“CAFC”). In addition to intellectual property cases, Mike has tried cases involving breach of contract disputes, unfair competition, probate and will contests, products liability cases involving complex scientific evidence, employment disputes, and civil rights issues. Mike’s diverse trial experience has enabled him to develop the thematic and storytelling skills so critical to persuasive advocacy before a jury.

Mike is a Steering Committee member of GT’s Trial Practice Group and co-leader of GT’s Federal Circuit Practice group. He is also a certified instructor for the National Institute of Trial Advocacy (NITA), and a lead faculty member of GT's Litigation Academy, which provides intensive in-house training programs in jury trials, expert witness preparation, deposition practice, motion practice and mediation.

Mike has been recognized by organizations such as Intellectual Asset Management (“IAM”) magazine, The Best Lawyers in New York, New Jersey Super Lawyers, Law360, and The Legal 500 United States.

Concentrations

•Trial practice
•Patent litigation
•Trade secret litigation
•General commercial litigation
•Appellate practice in the Federal Circuit

The attorney is providing legal services through and affiliated with Greenberg Traurig, LLP, a New York Limited Liability Partnership. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.

Recognition & Leadership

Awards & Accolades

•Recognized, Palm Beach Illustrated, 'Top Lawyers,' 2025
•Listed, The Best Lawyers in America, Litigation - Intellectual Property, 2022-2024
•Team Member, Benchmark Litigation’s “New Jersey Law Firm of the Year,” Shortlisted, 2022
•Team Member, a Law360 “Product Liability Practice Group of the Year,” 2021-2022
•Listed, Managing IP Magazine's World IP Handbook and Survey, 'IP Stars: New Jersey Patent Stars and Trademark Stars,' 2013-2025
•Team Member, The American Lawyer’s “Regional Litigation Department of the Year - New Jersey,” Finalist, 2019
•Listed, IAM magazine, 2011-2018
•'IAM Patent 1000,' Litigation, 2018
•'IAM Patent 1000,' Litigation & Transactions, 2015
•'IAM Patent 1000,' Litigation & Licensing, 2012-2014
•'IAM Patent Litigation 250,' 2011
•Listed, Super Lawyers magazine, New York Metro Super Lawyers, 2011-2025
•Listed, Super Lawyers magazine, New Jersey Super Lawyers, 2013-2014, 2019
•Member, Winning Team, New Jersey Law Journal’s ' General Litigation Department of the Year ' award, 2013
•Team Member, Lexology’s Client Choice Award USA & Canada, United States: New Jersey, 2013
•Listed, The Legal 500 United States, 2008-2009 and 2013
•Listed, The Best Lawyers In New York, 2011
•Team Member, a Law360 'Appellate Practice Group of the Year,' 2010