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General Liability and Casualty Defense
Employment Law and Labor Relations
Dram Shop
Intentional Tort
Negligent Supervision
Premises Liability
Product Liability
Toxic Torts
Negligent Supervision
Wage and Hour Claims
Professional Liability
Motor Vehicle Liability
Connecticut
New York
Supreme Court of the United States
United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit
United States District Court for the Northern District of New York
United States District Court for the Southern District of New York
United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York
Hofstra University School of Law
J.D., 2000
John Jay College of Criminal Justice
B.A., cum laude, 1997
Carmen A. Nicolaou’s practice is primarily focused on complex litigation matters, ranging from construction accident/defect claims, assault, sexual assault, products liability, bullying, to wrongful death claims. These cases often include actions based on allegations of violations of the New York labor law, negligent supervision, negligent hiring, the Dram Shop Act, negligent security, and general negligence claims.
Carmen also handles matters in sports and entertainment entities, promoters of live entertainment, property owners and contractors in personal injury actions. She has experience handling professional liability, property damage claims, and business torts. In addition, Carmen advises businesses in employment-related compliance issues and state and federal statutory requirements.
She handles her claims from inception, through motion practice, trial, and/or appeals. Carmen takes a proactive role in counseling clients on risk management, in addition to risk transfer techniques, and strategies.
An experienced litigator, Carmen frequently authors articles and lectures on assault/negligent security, Dram Shop litigation, toxic torts, labor law, as well as the enforceability of waivers executed in connection with participation in sporting and recreational events.
New York State Bar Association
Westchester County Bar Association
New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers
Claims Litigation & Management Alliance
Selected to New York Super Lawyers® (2013-2015)
Thurgood Marshall Junior Mock Trial Coach, (2019-present)
New York State Mock Trial Competition, Judge (March 2017)
New York State Labor Law and Transfer of Risk (December 2016)
Social Networking Sites, Discovery, Marketing & Ethics: A Potent Mix, (Westchester County Bar Association, June 2014)
Yale Mock Trial Invitational Tournament, Judge (December 2011)
Damages, Liability and Indemnity in Lead Paint Claims, (Westchester County Bar Association, September 2011)
Negligent Security, Syracuse Claims Association (October 2010)
“Rights of Recovery Under New York Dram Shop Laws.” Lawline, November 2013
“Battle Lines Drawn on Enforceability of Sporting Event-Related Releases. ”New York Law Journal, February 2009
Nicolaou, Carmen A. & Murtaugh, Robert J. “Dormitory Parents Are Getting Refunds, So What About my Children's Off-Campus Lease?” Covid-19Resource Center, Chartwell Law. March 26, 2020. https://www.chartwelllaw.com/resources/dormitory-parents-are-getting-refunds-so-what-about-my-kids-off-campus-lease
Carmen A. Nicolaou’s practice is primarily focused on complex litigation matters, ranging from construction accident/defect claims, assault, sexual assault, products liability, bullying, to wrongful death claims. These cases often include actions based on allegations of violations of the New York labor law, negligent supervision, negligent hiring, the Dram Shop Act, negligent security, and general negligence claims.
Carmen also handles matters in sports and entertainment entities, promoters of live entertainment, property owners and contractors in personal injury actions. She has experience handling professional liability, property damage claims, and business torts. In addition, Carmen advises businesses in employment-related compliance issues and state and federal statutory requirements.
She handles her claims from inception, through motion practice, trial, and/or appeals. Carmen takes a proactive role in counseling clients on risk management, in addition to risk transfer techniques, and strategies.
An experienced litigator, Carmen frequently authors articles and lectures on assault/negligent security, Dram Shop litigation, toxic torts, labor law, as well as the enforceability of waivers executed in connection with participation in sporting and recreational events.
New York State Bar Association
Westchester County Bar Association
New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers
Claims Litigation & Management Alliance
Selected to New York Super Lawyers® (2013-2015)
Thurgood Marshall Junior Mock Trial Coach, (2019-present)
New York State Mock Trial Competition, Judge (March 2017)
New York State Labor Law and Transfer of Risk (December 2016)
Social Networking Sites, Discovery, Marketing & Ethics: A Potent Mix, (Westchester County Bar Association, June 2014)
Yale Mock Trial Invitational Tournament, Judge (December 2011)
Damages, Liability and Indemnity in Lead Paint Claims, (Westchester County Bar Association, September 2011)
Negligent Security, Syracuse Claims Association (October 2010)
