Biography
Nicholas J. DeStefanis is a senior attorney in our Hartford, Wisconsin office. Nicholas received his undergraduate degree from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, and his J.D. from the University of Wisconsin in Madison and an advanced law degree, LL.M., from the University of Florida. Nicholas came to MWL with significant subrogation experience in the areas of property loss and product liability, having litigated matters in both state and federal courts. Nicholas is licensed in Wisconsin, where he assists MWL with its growing book of nationwide subrogation litigation.
Fun Fact
Nicholas likes to spend his free time outdoors as much as possible and actively participates in charitable and philanthropic activities, sitting on the boards of two local non-profit organizations.
Education
- University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Milwaukee, WI
- Bachelor of Arts, Philosophy, 2003
- University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI
- Juris Doctor, 2007
- University of Florida Levin College of Law, Gainesville, FL
- Master of Laws, 2008
Bar Admissions
Wisconsin, 2007
Memberships
Claims Litigation Management (CLM)
National Association of Subrogation Professionals (NASP)
Areas of Practice
Insurance Coverage Product Liability and Product Recall Fire & Casualty Large Loss Property Subrogation Structural Collapses and Failures Automobile Collision, Med Pay and PIPRecent Posts
- REWRITING SUBROGATION PLAYBOOKS: The Legal and Ethical Implications of Assignments in Small Claims
- PROTECTING WORKERS’ COMPENSATION SUBROGATION RIGHTS: Preserving the Grand Bargain for Nevada’s Small Businesses
- HOLDING NEGLIGENT ROOFERS ACCOUNTABLE: Subrogating Water Losses from Poor Rain Protection
- SUBROGATING DAMAGE CAUSED BY SWAT AND POLICE ACTION OR BY ORDER OF GOVERNMENTAL AUTHORITY: Baker v. City of McKinney, Texas, 84 F.4th 378 (5th Cir. 2023)
- The 2024 Fall Season for California Wildfires