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Nicholas helps businesses and financial institutions navigate complex disputes with their insurance carriers. He has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars in insurance proceeds on behalf of his clients in policyholder insurance coverage disputes as a result of the successful resolution of litigation / arbitration and pre-litigation claims. He represents policyholders in all types of first- and third-party insurance claims, including under cyber, CGL, D&O, E&O/professional liability, EPL, fidelity and crime, political risk, product recall, property damage / business interruption, representations and warranties (RWI / R&W), and other manuscript lines of coverage. Nicholas also regularly advises companies on risk management needs arising out of policy renewals and M&A transactions, including negotiating best-in-class terms and conditions for all lines of commercial insurance with U.S. and international insurers, as well as on indemnification and advancement issues, particularly under Delaware law. In addition to his insurance coverage practice, Nicholas is a skilled litigator who has developed effective case strategies in litigation around the country, including in class actions, contract disputes, business torts, post-merger, false claims act, and fraudulent conveyance disputes. Nicholas has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America “Ones to Watch List” for Commercial Litigation from 2021 to 2025 and also in 2024 and 2025 for Insurance Law. He has also been recognized in Legal 500 United States for Insurance: Advice to Policyholders from 2023 to 2025. In addition to his legal practice, Nicholas has served on the Board of Directors of the Atlanta Children’s Shelter since 2018, and is currently the Board Chair.
