Nicole Hyland, General Attorney in New York
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Nicole Hyland is an attorney based in New York, NEW YORK. The practice focuses on General.
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- Handles General matters from New York, NEW YORK.
- Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Legal Malpractice Law - Defendants (2026).
About Nicole Hyland: Nicole Hyland is an attorney based in New York, NEW YORK. The practice focuses on General.
Areas of practice
Practice areas handled by Nicole Hyland
Nicole concentrates on general. Each area below outlines the kind of case Nicole handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
General cases in New York
Nicole takes general matters in New York. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Nicole agrees to represent you.
Biography
About Nicole Hyland — Attorney of New York general experience
Nicole Hyland is an attorney based in New York, NEW YORK. The practice focuses on General.
Nicole Hyland is a partner in the Litigation Group and Professional Responsibility Group at Frankfurt Kurnit, as well as Deputy General Counsel for the firm. Her practice focuses primarily on legal ethics, professional responsibility, and legal malpractice. She is recognized by Best Lawyers in America in the 2024-2025 editions for Legal Malpractice Law – Defendants and has been named a "Super Lawyer" by Super Lawyers magazine for ten consecutive years.
Ms. Hyland counsels attorneys and law firms on a wide range of issues, such as conflicts of interest, legal fee disputes, escrow issues, disqualification motions, multijurisdictional law practice, business transactions with clients, lateral transitions, law firm formation and break-ups, advertising and social media use, and other professional responsibility issues. Ms. Hyland also represents defendants and plaintiffs in legal malpractice and breach of fiduciary duty disputes and acts as an expert witness on a variety of ethics and legal malpractice issues.
In addition to her legal ethics and professional responsibility practice, Ms. Hyland has an active litigation practice. She handles commercial litigation as well as disputes within the entertainment industry, such as intellectual property claims and disputes over financing, production, distribution, and talent agreements.
Since 2008, Ms. Hyland has been a member of the Association of Professional Responsibility lawyers (APRL), a national organization of ethics and professional responsibility lawyers. She is chair of the Professional Ethics Committee of the New York Women’s Bar Association.
Ms. Hyland is a past Chair of the Committee on Professional Ethics of the New York City Bar Association, which provides guidance to New York state lawyers on a wide range of ethical issues, issues formal and informal written opinions, and operates the Ethics Hotline, a free resource for all New York state attorneys. After her tenure as Chair ended, she joined the Committee’s hotline advisory board, which provides guidance to the City Bar’s ethics hotline.
Ms. Hyland writes and lectures frequently on legal ethics and professional responsibility issues. She assisted Professor Roy Simon in editing and co-authoring multiple editions of his seminal treatise: Simon’s New York Rules of Professional Conduct Annotated.
Ms. Hyland is admitted to practice in New York.
Nicole's approach to general cases
Nicole Hyland is a partner in the Litigation Group and Professional Responsibility Group at Frankfurt Kurnit, as well as Deputy General Counsel for the firm. Her practice focuses primarily on legal ethics, professional responsibility, and legal malpractice. She is recognized by Best Lawyers in America in the 2024-2025 editions for Legal Malpractice Law – Defendants and has been named a "Super…
The kind of cases Nicole takes
Nicole reviews new inquiries case-by-case for general matters across New York.
Credentials
Nicole Hyland's legal education and bar admissions
Fordham University
J.D. · 2002
Columbia University
B.A. · 1990
Jurisdictions
Nicole's state bar admissions
New York, New York S
ACTIVE
Nicole studied at J.D. in Fordham University and B.A. in Columbia University.
Law school and academic background
Nicole completed J.D. in Fordham University and B.A. in Columbia University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Nicole runs in New York is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Awards, publications, and recognition of Nicole Hyland
Nicole has received 4 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
Best Lawyers in America — Legal Malpractice Law - Defendants
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Corporate LiveWire Global Award in Professional Negligence
2026
Best Lawyers in America — New York-area "Super Lawyer"
2026
Legal awards and honors
Best Lawyers in America — Legal Malpractice Law - Defendants (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Awards: (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Corporate LiveWire Global Award in Professional Negligence (2026). Best Lawyers in America — New York-area "Super Lawyer" (2026).
Locations
Nicole Hyland's office in New York
Nicole's primary office is at 28 Liberty Street, New York, New York, 10005. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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How to hire Nicole Hyland — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new general attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Nicole usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Nicole charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Nicole's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Nicole will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a general attorney in New York
A short list to run through before you commit: How many general matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Nicole
Nicole discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in general practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every general matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Nicole confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Nicole's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many general practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Nicole Hyland
How much does it cost to hire Nicole for a general case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Nicole walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Nicole offer a free consultation?
Nicole charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Nicole's office. Some general attorneys offer free consults — check Nicole's current terms during booking.
How long do general cases in New York typically take?
Simple general matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Nicole gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Nicole take my case if I'm outside New York?
Nicole is licensed in New York. Matters governed by New York law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Nicole will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Nicole?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Nicole will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Nicole accepting new general clients right now?
Nicole's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
General attorneys serving Albany and Brooklyn in New York
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