Nicole Bakare

Nicole Bakare is an experienced commercial litigator with experience representing corporate clients in complex disputes across state and federal courts, arbitration forums, and bankruptcy proceedings. Her practice has encompassed a broad range of matters, including breach of contract, fraud, breach of fiduciary duty, theft of trade secrets, tortious interference, negligence, and insurance coverage disputes.

Nicole brings comprehensive, hands-on litigation experience in all phases of litigation — from initial pleadings and large-scale discovery through dispositive motion practice, depositions, mediation, and resolution. Her appellate background is equally strong, having researched, briefed, and argued civil appeals and original proceedings across a wide spectrum of legal issues, a foundation that sharpens the strategic foresight she brings to trial-level work. Beyond the courtroom, Nicole previously served as in-house counsel in the litigation finance industry, advising on private lending transactions and evaluating litigation matters for potential investment.

Concentrations

• Commercial litigation
• Insurance coverage disputes