He has successfully tried cases to verdict and summary judgment in courts throughout the United States. Joe’s counsel and litigation of complex coverage disciplines and inter-insurer disputes involves:

• Bad Faith
• Construction Defect
• Environmental/Toxic Tort
• Policy Drafting and Claims Management
• Primary & Excess General Liability

Joe enjoys lecturing on emerging issues in the field. Recent subjects include the evolution of pollution-related liability coverage in Indiana, trial practice, and professional responsibility.

Memberships

• Chicago Bar Association
• Illinois State Bar Association
• Defense Research Institute 
• Professional Liability Underwriting Society

Awards & Rankings

• Illinois Super Lawyers, 2023-2026
• Illinois Rising Star, 2022

Before Nicolaides

Joe’s practice involved litigating liability insurance coverage matters across the United States in matters addressing environmental contamination, construction defect, product recall, trademark infringement, product liability, premises liability, bad faith, and toxic mold.

Outside Nicolaides

Joe enjoys time with his family.  Joe coached countless football, baseball, basketball, and softball teams for his children.  Joe served 4 seasons as the commissioner of his park district’s youth flag football program that boasted over 500 players.  An avid golfer, Joe recorded his first hole-in-one on Father’s Day 2022 – as witnessed by his son.