Jeff Nicodemus’ practice is devoted to professional liability defense, commercial litigation, products liability and general tort litigation. He has successfully defended claims made against a variety of professionals and businesses including insurance agents, real estate agents and appraisers, financial advisors, debt collection agencies, attorneys, accountants, architects and healthcare providers. Mr. Nicodemus has been named a “Rising Star” by Texas Monthly and Law & Politics for six consecutive years.
Practice Areas
| Accountant Malpractice
Bad Faith Litigation Insurance Agent/Broker Defense Legal Malpractice Medical Malpractice Negligence and Torts |
Professionals E&O
Professional Liability Real Estate Securities Broker/Dealer Defense Unfair Debt Collection |
Representative Matters
Successfully obtained a no liability finding for a securities broker and a financial planner in a NASD arbitration in Oklahoma City in which Claimant sought $2 million in damages alleging negligence, breach of fiduciary duty and violations of state and federal securities laws.
Successfully obtained a no liability finding in a wrongful death action filed against an assisted living facility in San Angelo, Texas, against allegations of negligence and intentional injury to an elderly individual.
Negotiated non-suit of unfair debt collection practice claim after gathering evidence and presenting it to opposing counsel and his client. No payment was required of collection agency or its insurance carrier for the non-suit.
Professional Recognition
Named Texas “Rising Star” by Texas Monthly and Law & Politics - 2004-2009
Education
J.D., The University of Texas at Austin School of Law, 1998
– Order of the Barristers
– First Place, Regional American Bar Association
Moot Competition
– Fifth Place, National American Bar Association
Moot Competition
– Member, National Moot Court Team
– Editorial Board, American Journal of Criminal Law
– Member, American Journal of Criminal Law
– Officer, Board of Advocates
B.A., cum laude, University of North Texas, 1995
– Three Time Qualifier, National Debate Tournament
Memberships
State Bar of Texas
Dallas Bar Association
Dallas Association of Young Lawyers
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