Nicole C. Wixted represents clients in litigation matters in state and federal trial courts nationwide. Nicole advises and represents life insurers, property & casualty insurers, and brokerage general agencies on a broad range of issues including the secondary market for life insurance, stranger-originated life insurance (STOLI), premium financing, fraud, coverage, claims handling practices, market conduct and compliance, construction defects, product liability and premises liability. Nicole also evaluates issues relating to the issuance of insurance to foreign nationals.
Nicole represents insurance and annuity companies in disputes arising out of the attempted assignment of annuity payments, third-party garnishments, interpleader claims, beneficiary disputes and overpayment recovery in jurisdictions throughout the United States. In addition, Nicole has handled numerous tax shelter-related claims and has defended an international business software manufacturer in actions regarding alleged improper implementation of certain software products.
