Although she maintains a diverse litigation practice, Nicole’s expertise lies in the realm of civil litigation, with a primary emphasis on medical malpractice defense. She also dedicates her attention to premises liability and product liability cases. Her unique strategy involves translating intricate ideas and concepts into understandable terms for the jury’s benefit. Nicole’s interaction with clients involves a personalized and cooperative approach to address their challenges and queries. This commitment to collaboration remains a cornerstone bolstered by the integration of secure online tools that enable clients to stay engaged in the litigation’s progression.
With nearly 28 years of extensive litigation experience, Nicole has assumed the role of lead counsel in safeguarding hospitals, nurses, and physicians across a diverse spectrum of cases. Her portfolio includes the successful management of complex cases. These include maternal and fetal injuries during labor and delivery, instances of neurological harm, paralysis, complications arising from drug overdose, respiratory depression due to conscious sedation procedures, incidents involving pulmonary embolism, limb loss cases, allegations of sexual misconduct within hospital premises, aortic dissection claims, and cases involving sepsis, among others.
Due to her extensive background in handling cases from inception to resolution, Nicole is regularly sought after to deliver lectures and provide guidance to healthcare professionals on a range of topics. These areas include proper documentation practices, compliance with HIPAA regulations, potential pitfalls of social media usage, the importance of following the proper chain of command, exercising critical thinking skills in caring for patients, and the repercussions of being reported to Texas’ licensing boards. Nicole has shared her expertise with diverse audiences, including physicians, hospital administrators, risk management personnel, and nurses across different units. Her presentations focus on effectively caring for patients to prevent litigation.
Furthermore, Nicole counsels clients across a diverse spectrum of issues. These include adherence to HIPAA regulations, addressing concerns related to Physician and Nursing Peer Reviews, establishing and shaping Policies and Procedures, conducting Root Cause Analyses, and managing Sentinel Events.
Nicole has effectively resolved more than ninety percent of her claims through successful negotiations. Cases that did not reach resolution before trial concluded either with defense verdicts or settlements well below the initial demands. Her experience encompasses a multitude of high-profile cases, among them a notable instance involving a patient who alleged substantial harm to an infant during labor and delivery. Nicole’s client was eventually dismissed from the lawsuit.
Throughout her career, Nicole has achieved equitable settlements in cases involving extraordinarily high claims for damages. Through meticulous groundwork, assertive strategies, and skillful negotiation tactics, she has consistently delivered exceptionally favorable outcomes for her clients. These very clients commend Nicole for her candid and truthful assessments, adept understanding, and clear articulation of intricate matters, as well as her capacity to efficiently resolve and reach settlements for valid claims while minimizing legal expenses.
