He has successfully represented insurers in state and federal courts throughout the United States on disputes including in the areas of:

• Bad Faith
• Construction Defect
• Environmental
• Toxic Tort
• Product Defect
• General Commercial Litigation

More specifically, Ian has experience on the thorny issues that arise with additional insureds and insured contracts, and on other construction defect-related coverage issues.

Memberships

• American Bar Association
• Illinois State Bar Association
• Illinois Association of Defense Trail Counsel 
• Colorado Bar Association
• Defense Research Institute

Awards & Rankings

• Legal 500 Chicago Elite: Insurance Litigation, 2026
• Illinois Super Lawyers, 2023-2026

Before Nicolaides

Before joining the firm, Ian practiced as an associate at a Chicago insurance coverage firm, where he focused on coverage counseling and litigation. Previously, Ian practiced law with Brady Connelly & Masuda, P.C., where his practice focused on insurance coverage and general litigation. Ian began his practice as an Assistant State’s Attorney in the Criminal Prosecutions Bureau of the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office.

Outside Nicolaides

Ian is an avid outdoorsman, and enjoys camping, hiking, running, and adventure races. While indoors, he enjoys cooking. Ian volunteers as a mentor to first- and second-year law students to assist them with finding their career path.