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Nicolaides Fink Thorpe Michaelides Sullivan LLP

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Nicolaides Fink Thorpe Michaelides Sullivan LLP

About

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Nicolaides is dedicated to exclusively representing the interests of the insurance industry around the world.

The firm’s attorneys evaluate insurance coverage issues and litigate insurance coverage disputes involving complex risks and exposures arising under a variety of insurance products.

The firm represents clients in high-exposure coverage disputes before federal and state trial and appellate courts as well as arbitration panels across the U.S. and abroad.

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What the Team is Known For
Nicolaides Fink Thorpe Michaelides Sullivan LLP is a renowned insurance boutique with widespread expertise across the sector, acting on behalf of insurers, reinsurers and underwriters. It excels in handling complex coverage litigation as well as arbitrations and appeals. The firm is particularly strong in long-tail asbestos, environmental and sports injury-related claims.
Notable practitioners

Managing partner Richard Nicolaides is a key contact at the firm.

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Work Highlights

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  • Nicolaides Fink Thorpe Michaelides Sullivan LLP represented Endurance American Insurance Company in active opioid coverage litigation brought by and against insured distributors, retailers and pharmacies involved in the distribution and dispensing of opioids.

Strengths

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  • They are always thinking about the pragmatic implications for the company and thoroughly strategize at all times. The team is timely, thorough and easy to work with.

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  • The attorneys at the firm are seasoned, experienced and connected. They understand the complexity of the matters we face and have a quick turn around in terms of their analysis.

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  • The lawyers at Nicolaides are excellent. They are responsive, proactive and well prepared. Most importantly, they are effective lawyers and give sound advice.

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  • The team is incredibly responsive at all times, which is hugely important to our business.

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  • They are very strong in analysis and pretrial work, and also at trial in high-value claims. They are also really responsive and provide great customer service.

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Members

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  • Monica T. Sullivan

    Head of Department

  • Richard H. Nicolaides, Jr.

  • Jeffrey N. Labovitch

  • Ellen M Van Meir

  • Matthew J. Fink

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