An Associate in the firm's Litigation Department since 2008, Nicole counsels clients across the country and internationally in myriad industries, including the real estate/condominium development, information technology, financial services, medical, beverage, designer furniture, resort and automobile industries. Some of her representative matters include:
New Jersey Super Lawyers recognized Nicole as a “Rising Star” for 2014, 2015, and 2016.
Nicole’s practice is enhanced by her involvement as a lead barrister in the John C. Lifland American Inn of Court. She is also active in a host of organizations,including the Bergen County Bar Association, New Jersey State Bar Association and New Jersey Women Lawyers Association.
Nicole earned her J.D. from Seton Hall University School of Law, where she was honored as a Dean Scholar. While in law school, Nicole served as a judicial intern to the Honorable William J. Martini, U.S. District Judge for the District of New Jersey. Nicole was also a member of Seton Hall’s Interscholastic Moot Court Board, where she received advocacy and writing honors in multiple national competitions. She enjoys giving back to students interested in the practice of law by serving as the Bergen County coordinator for the Vincent J. Apruzzese High School Mock Trial Competition.
Practice areas
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Languages spoken
English, Spanish
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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NY | Currently registered | 2009 | 06/05/2022 |
NJ | Active | 2008 | 07/12/2022 |
Legal answers | 1 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Rising Star | Super Lawyers | 2016 |
Rising Star | Super Lawyers | 2015 |
Rising Star | Super Lawyers | 2014 |
Dean Scholar | Seton Hall University School of Law | 2007 |
Dean Scholar | Seton Hall University School of Law | 2006 |
Dean Scholar | Seton Hall University School of Law | 2005 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Attorney | Cole Schotz P.C. | 2008 - Present |
Judicial Intern | Hon. William J. Martini, U.S.D.J. | 2007 - 2007 |
Summer Associate | Cole Schotz P.C. | 2007 - 2007 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Vincent J. Apruzzese High School Mock Trial | Bergen County Coordinator | 2009 - Present |
Bergen County Bar Association | Former President (Young Lawyers) | 2008 - Present |
John C. Lifland American Inn of Court | Lead Barrister | 2008 - Present |
New Jersey Women Lawyers Association | Member | 2008 - Present |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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IP Law Outlook | Bikrim Yoga - Not Quite As Hot After Appeals Court Denies Copyright Protection | 2015 |
IP Law Outlook | United States District Court Affirms USPTO's Cancellation of REDSKINS Trademarks United States District Court Affirms USPTO's Cancellation of REDSKINS Trademarks | 2015 |
Tax, Trusts & Estates Law Monitor | Court Warns That Marriage Does Not Render A Spouse Automatically Entitled To Preexisting Life Insurance Policies | 2015 |
IP Law Outlook | SCOTUS Rules Federal Courts Can Be Bound By Trademark Trial And Appeal Board Decision on Likelihood of Confusion | 2015 |
Employment Law Monitor | Third Circuit Court of Appeals Applies an Exception to the Motor Carrier Exemption | 2015 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Seton Hall University School of Law | JD | 2008 |
Northeasten Univeristy | Bachelor of Arts | 2005 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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NJICLE | Fundamentals of Intellectual Property | 2012 |
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