Nicole M. Hampton ( Associate)

Nicole Hampton received a Bachelor of Science degree, with a major in Business Finance in 1993, from California State University, Long Beach, where she graduated in the top 10% of her class. Ms. Hampton received her law degree in 1996 from Western State University, where she graduated in the top 10% of her class and was the recipient of American Jurisprudence awards in Legal Writing, Contracts and Trusts. While in law school, Ms. Hampton participated in a pro bono program that allowed her to argue before the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. She is also a member of the national business honor society, Beta Gamma Sigma.

Prior to associating with Hines Smith Carder Leasure, Ms. Hampton worked for two litigation firms, specializing in insurance defense, property and casualty defense, business litigation, employment litigation and general civil litigation. She has successfully tried, arbitrated and mediated numerous cases and has substantial experience arguing dispositive law and motion matters.

Presently, Ms. Hampton practices in the areas of property and casualty defense, insurance bad faith litigation, insurance coverage analysis and litigation, employment litigation, general business litigation, complex commercial ligitagion and corporate law. Ms. Hampton is admitted to practice before all courts of the State of California, and is a member of the Orange County and State of California Bar Associations. She currently enjoys a variety of outdoor activities, especially riding motorcycles.

Ms. Hampton may be contacted at: nhampton@hinessmith.com