About
Nicholas C. Romer is a dedicated attorney at McDonald Pierangeli Macfarlane, PLLC, with a strong background in Social Security Disability and No-Fault Insurance Law. Licensed to practice in Michigan since 2013, he represents clients before the Social Security Administration, the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Michigan, and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 6th Circuit.
Originally from Lansing, Michigan, Nick moved to West Michigan in 2004 to attend Grand Valley State University, where he played football for the Grand Valley Lakers and was part of the 2005 National Championship Team. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice with a Minor in Business, laying the foundation for his legal career.
Nick went on to obtain his Juris Doctor cum laude from Thomas M. Cooley Law School in Grand Rapids, Michigan, in 2013. During law school, he demonstrated exceptional legal aptitude, serving as Senior Associate Editor of the Thomas M. Cooley Law Review, competing on the Moot Court National Team, and gaining hands-on experience as a Judicial Intern with the Barry County Trial Courts.
Before joining McDonald Pierangeli Macfarlane, PLLC, Nick worked as an associate attorney at Jensen, DeHaan & Symko, P.C., where he specialized in Social Security Disability claims before the Social Security Administration and U.S. District Courts. His experience in First-Party and Third-Party No-Fault Insurance cases has made him a valuable advocate for individuals navigating complex insurance and disability matters.
Nicholas C. Romer is an active State Bar of Michigan member and the Grand Rapids Bar Association member. His commitment to client-focused legal advocacy, attention to detail, and strategic litigation approach make him a trusted legal representative in Social Security Disability and Insurance Law.
Law Office Affiliations
- Attorney, McDonald Pierangeli Macfarlane, PLLC
- Member, State Bar of Michigan
- Member, Grand Rapids Bar Association
Licensed State
- Michigan
Education
- Thomas M. Cooley Law School
Juris Doctor (JD) - Grand Valley State University
BS in Criminal Justice with Cum Laude
Awards & Badges


- Litigation
- Social Security & Disability