Practice Areas
Education
Indiana University School of Law, J.D., 1993
Purdue University, B.S., 1986
Bar and Court Admissions
Michigan
Michigan Supreme Court
U.S. District Court for the Western District of Michigan
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan
U.S. Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals
John P. Nicolucci
John joined the firm in 1999 and is part of the firm’s General Litigation Practice Group. He serves as leader of the firm's Family Law Practice Area. His trial experience includes both bench and jury trials in circuit and district courts throughout the State of Michigan, State of Michigan administrative agencies as well as state and federal appellate courts.
Representing clients at all stages of litigation, John handles a wide range of complex commercial, family law, and insurance litigation matters including:
- Commercial Litigation: breach of contract; collections, construction law; insurance coverage; real estate; administrative hearings; appellate practice.
- Criminal Defense: felony and misdemeanor representation; driver's license appeals.
- Domestic Relations/Family Law: divorce; child custody, parenting time, child and spousal support issues; personal protection orders; Friend of the Court hearings.
- Insurance Defense: personal injury and property damage claims; insurance coverage issues; fraud investigations; No-fault automobile insurance claims; appellate practice.
- Insurance Regulatory & Business: licensing issues; representation of insurance companies in administrative hearings and before the Michigan Office of Financial and Insurance Regulation.
In recognition of his professionalism, John is a fellow of the Michigan State Bar Foundation. This designation is based upon professional excellence and community contributions and is limited to just 5 percent of the State Bar of Michigan active members. He is also a member of the Advocates Guild of the Michigan Supreme Court Historical Society which is limited to those who have presented oral argument to the Michigan Supreme Court. These are just some reasons that John is a leading divorce attorney in Lansing.
Highlights & Recognitions
BV® Distinguished™ Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
Michigan State Bar Foundation Fellow
Michigan Supreme Court Historical Society-Advocates Guild
Representative Matters
- Obtained an Order of Dismissal in favor of Texas clients following discovery proceedings throughout the U.S. in a case believed to be of first impression within the State of Michigan concerning allegations of tortious conduct arising out of the actions of competitors during national horse shows.
- Received a multi-million dollar confidential settlement valued as one of the top 5 settlements in the State of Michigan for the year of 2008 as compiled by Michigan Lawyers Weekly following successful oral argument at the U.S. Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals resulting in a published decision in favor of the client.
- Obtained a favorable jury verdict exonerating Nebraska client (defendant) following trial in the U.S. District Court in a complex case involving claims of misappropriation of trade secrets, breach of fiduciary duty and duty of loyalty, unjust enrichment and conspiracy.
- Obtained Order of Dismissal in favor of clients arising out of allegations of malicious prosecution, conspiracy, abuse of process and intentional infliction of emotional distress. Was affirmed following successful oral arguments and drafting of briefs in both the Michigan Supreme Court and the Court of Appeals.
- Complex construction and civil rights case resulting in published Court of Appeals decision, 265 Mich App 434; 695 NW2d 521 (2005), in favor of the client (project owner).
Speaking Engagements
- Arson and Fraud: Practical Tips in Working with Counsel to Investigate and Defend, Insurance Institute of Michigan - Claims Seminar, September 19, 2011
- Insurance Institute of Michigan's Claims Seminar, Insurance Institute of Michigan's Claims, September 18, 2011
- Arson and Fraud: How to Address Suspect Claims and Schemes, Michigan Adjusters Association - Claims Seminar, May 6, 2011
- SEMINAR | Michigan Insurance Claims, Insurance Institute of Michigan, September 20, 2010
- Medicare, Insurance Fraud & No-Fault Automobile Insurance, Insurance Institute of Michigan's annual Claims Conference, September 28, 2009
- Coordination of Benefits and Darmer v Citizen Insurance Company, Insurance Institute of Michigan, September 1, 2009
Publications
- Soil Contamination: Lessons to be Learned, Foster Swift Construction Law News, November 2008
- Independent Medical Evaluations: Are you Entitled to Collect No Show/Cancellation Fees and May an Examinee and his Attorney Place Conditions on your Independent Medical Evaluation Procedures?, Foster Swift Health Care Law Report, April 2008
Memberships & Affiliations
Legal Affiliations:
- State Bar of Michigan
- United States Courts Committee, 2011 - 2014
- American Bar Association
- Ingham County Bar Association
- Federal Bar Association
- Michigan Defense Trial Counsel
- Defense Research Institute
Community Involvement:
- Ingham County Sobriety Court Foundation, President
- Boy Scouts of America, Chief Okemos Council, Legal Counsel
- Legal Services of South Central Michigan, Pro Bono Attorney
Certifications and Licenses:
- Licensed Residential Builder, State of Michigan
- Family Law Certification Program, Institute of Continuing Legal Education
