Overview
Nicole Brett has extensive experience in handling litigation matters and has specialized in product liability defense of clients in the medical device industry for nearly 20 years.
Product Liability Litigation
Nicole’s primary responsibilities include case management, discovery and trial preparation. Her work involves a general understanding of engineering technology and medical physiology as well as state and federal laws in the United States and Canada. She is experienced in mass tort litigation.
Nicole's responsibilities also include:
- Drafting pleadings, discovery and dispositive motions
- Legal research and cite checking
- Gathering and forensic review of medical records
- Management of document collection, review and production during discovery
- Electronic database development and management
- Trial preparation and assistance during trial
Commercial Litigation
Nicole also has litigation experience with matters involving contract disputes, discrimination, unfair competition, commercial collection, insurance defense and construction defect.Services & Industries
Credentials
Certifications
Legal Lean Sigma™ White Belt
Education
Brigham Young University
Experience
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2019 2 min readCook Medical Litigates National MDL Involving IVC FilterMedical Devices & Products Health & Life Sciences Product Liability Mass Tort Litigation & Settlement Strategies Product Liability Litigation
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October 2016 1 min readZimmer Biomet MDL Team Wins Second NexGen Flex Knee BellwetherMedical Devices & Products Health & Life Sciences Product Liability Mass Tort Litigation & Settlement Strategies Product Liability Litigation
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June 2016 1 min readKnee Implant Manufacturer Wins Summary JudgmentMedical Devices & Products Health & Life Sciences Product Liability Mass Tort Litigation & Settlement Strategies Product Liability Litigation
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November 2015 1 min readZimmer Biomet Wins First Bellwether Trial in NexGen Knee Implant LitigationMedical Devices & Products Health & Life Sciences Product Liability Mass Tort Litigation & Settlement Strategies Product Liability Litigation
Leadership & Community
Professional Associations
- Northern Indiana Paralegal Association