Overview

Nicole E. Blais is a Senior Associate Attorney at The Grife Law Firm, where she spearheads the Firm’s Pre-Litigation Department. With an extensive background in personal injury, insurance defense, and civil litigation, Nicole brings a wealth of experience and expertise to her role.

Throughout her legal career, Nicole has routinely achieved top-level results for her injured clients. Nicole’s work has garnered a $1.6 Million result for two teenagers injured in a car crash, $750,000 for a woman injured in a truck crash, and a plethora of $500,000 recoveries.

Nicole earned her Juris Doctor degree from Florida State University College of Law in 2014. During law school, she gained practical experience as a Certified Legal Intern, representing indigent clients through FSU’s Public Interest Law Center. She was also honored with the Book Award in Mediation, recognizing her as the top performer in her class in this area. Nicole’s ongoing commitment to building upon these skills has enabled her to maximize favorable outcomes for her clients in settlement negotiations.

Before joining The Grife Law Firm, Nicole worked for a leading personal injury trial law firm, focusing on complex personal injury cases. Her comprehensive experience includes handling motor vehicle accidents, unsafe premises, defective products, and insurance bad faith claims. Nicole’s previous work in insurance defense provided her with valuable insights into how insurance companies evaluate, analyze, and manage cases, which she now leverages to effectively advocate for her clients.

Admitted to practice in Florida and the Northern, Middle, and Southern District Courts, Nicole has built a reputation for her meticulous attention to detail, strategic thinking, and unwavering commitment to client advocacy. Her approach is characterized by a comprehensive understanding of legal procedures and a relentless drive to achieve favorable results for her clients.

Originally from Canada, Nicole became a U.S. citizen in 2014. She resides in Fort Lauderdale with her newly adopted cat, Mushu. Nicole’s diverse background, including a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, enhances her ability to understand and address the nuanced needs of her clients.

Nicole is dedicated to providing top-tier representation to clients affected by accidents, negligence, and personal injuries. Her strategic insights and formidable legal skills are invaluable assets to The Grife Law Firm, reflecting the firm’s commitment to delivering exceptional legal services.

Recognition

Representative Cases

• $1.6 Million result for two teenagers injured in a car crash
• $750,000 for a woman injured in a truck crash
• A plethora of $500,000 recoveries

Admissions

• Florida
• Northern, Middle, and Southern District Courts

Education

• Florida Statute University College of Law, Juris Doctor 2014
• University of West Florida, Bachelor of Arts in Psychology 2011

Accolades

• Mediation Book Award
• Psychology Senior Excellence Award
• Psychology Junior Excellence Award