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Christopher T. Hicks
Associate
Biography
BIOGRAPHY
Chris represents insurers in coverage litigation, bad faith disputes, and related appeals.
He advises clients on a wide range of coverage matters involving commercial general liability (CGL), excess and umbrella, builder’s risk and first-party property, directors and officers (D&O) liability, and errors and omissions/professional liability (E&O) policies. His experience also includes handling claims related to construction defects, additional insured disputes, and contractual indemnity and risk transfer.
He advises clients on a wide range of coverage matters involving commercial general liability (CGL), excess and umbrella, builder’s risk and first-party property, directors and officers (D&O) liability, and errors and omissions/professional liability (E&O) policies. His experience also includes handling claims related to construction defects, additional insured disputes, and contractual indemnity and risk transfer.
Memberships
- California Lawyers Association
- Lawyers Club of San Diego
- San Diego County Bar Association, former Chair, Insurance/Bad Faith Law Section
- Tom Homann LGBTQ+ Law Association
Awards & Rankings
- Southern California Super Lawyers, Rising Star, 2023 – 2025
- San Diego County Bar Association, Insurance/Bad Faith Rising Star, 2019
Before Nicolaides
Before joining the firm, Chris practiced at a California-based insurance coverage and litigation boutique, where he focused on complex insurance litigation and appellate matters. Earlier in his career, he represented policyholders and construction professionals, including homebuilders, general contractors, specialty contractors, and design professionals, in coverage disputes and litigation.Outside Nicolaides
Chris enjoys cooking, traveling, reading and spending time with his friends and family.NEWS & INSIGHTS
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