Atty. Nikol Gruning Thompson

Atty. Nikol Gruning Thompson

Nikol Gruning Thompson is a lawyer practicing insurance litigation, commercial litigation, commercial. Nikol received a B.A. degree from Bucknell University in 1996, and has been licensed for 27 years.

New York New York 27 yrs experience 27 year
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Profile Summary

About Nikol Gruning Thompson at a glance

Nikol Gruning Thompson is an Associate based in New York, New York, practicing at Dickstein Shapiro LLP. They have 27+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1999. Their practice focuses on business, litigation, and insurance. Admitted to practice in New Jersey (1999), New York (2000), U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York (2003), and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York (2003). Educated at Villanova University (J.D., 1999) and Bucknell University (B.A., 1996). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Nikol Gruning Thompson is a lawyer practicing insurance litigation, commercial litigation, commercial
  • Nikol received a B.A. degree from Bucknell University in 1996, and has been licensed for 27 years
  • Nikol practices at Dickstein Shapiro LLP in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Nikol Gruning Thompson's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Nikol Gruning Thompson handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

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Civil Litigation

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Insurance Law

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in New York

Practicing law in New York. Legal matters in New York are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in New York are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New York state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New York brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in New York courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Nikol Gruning Thompson

Where is Nikol Gruning Thompson's law office located?
Nikol Gruning Thompson's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Dickstein Shapiro LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Nikol Gruning Thompson handle?
Nikol Gruning Thompson focuses on business, litigation, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Nikol Gruning Thompson practiced law?
Nikol Gruning Thompson has 27+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1999.
Where did Nikol Gruning Thompson go to law school?
Nikol Gruning Thompson earned their education at (J.D., 1999); (B.A., 1996).
How can I contact Nikol Gruning Thompson for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Villanova University
- 1999
B.A.
Bucknell University
- 1996

Bar Admissions

New Jersey
Admitted: 1999
New York
Admitted: 2000
U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
Admitted: 2003
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York
Admitted: 2003

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