John A. Nicoletti
Top rated Insurance Coverage attorney in New York, New York
Nicoletti Hornig Namazi Eckert & Sheehan
Practice areas: Insurance Coverage, Transportation & Maritime, Food & Drugs; view more
Licensed in New York since: 1978
Education: Fordham University School of Law
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Nicoletti Hornig Namazi Eckert & Sheehan
Wall Street Plaza88 Pine Street
New York, NY 10005 Visit website
John A. Nicoletti serves as the managing partner of Nicoletti Hornig Namazi Eckert & Sheehan in New York City, New York. With decades of legal experience, he provides skilled representation to clients facing complex legal challenges. His practice primarily focuses on insurance coverage, transportation and maritime law, as well as matters involving food and drugs.
As a strategic advocate, Mr. Nicoletti works closely with corporate clients, policyholders and industry leaders to navigate intricate legal and regulatory frameworks. His extensive work in maritime law and insurance coverage enables him to effectively evaluate high-stakes claims, interpret policy terms and resolve disputes through negotiated settlements or litigation. Whether handling transportation disputes or regulatory issues, he remains committed to protecting the financial and commercial interests of his clients.
Mr. Nicoletti earned his Bachelor of Arts, graduating cum laude, from New York University in 1974. He went on to receive his Juris Doctor from Fordham University School of Law in 1977. Admitted to practice in New York in 1977, he is also admitted before the U.S. District Courts for the Eastern, Northern and Southern Districts of New York. His extensive federal appellate practice includes admissions before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th Circuits, as well as the Supreme Court of the United States.
Active in the legal community, Mr. Nicoletti is a member of the Maritime Law Association of the United States, serving as a proctor in Admiralty and as a member of the Committee on Marine Insurance. He is also affiliated with the American Bar Association and is a Fellow of the American Bar Foundation. Recognized for his achievements and high ethical standards, he holds an AV Preeminent* peer-review rating through Martindale-Hubbell, representing the organization’s highest level of professional recognition.
*AV®, AV Preeminent®, Martindale-Hubbell Distinguished and Martindale-Hubbell Notable are certification marks used under license in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards and policies. Martindale-Hubbell® is the facilitator of a peer-review rating process. Ratings reflect the anonymous opinions of members of the bar and the judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Ratings™ fall into two categories – legal ability and general ethical standards.
Practice areas
Insurance Coverage, Transportation/Maritime, Food and DrugsFocus areas
Admiralty & Maritime Law, Bad Faith Insurance, Insurance
- 60% Insurance Coverage
- 30% Transportation/Maritime
- 10% Food and Drugs
First Admitted: 1978, New York
Professional Webpage: https://nicolettihornig.com/team/john-a-v-nicoletti/
Bar / Professional Activity
- New York
- Maritime Law Association of the United States, Proctor in Admiralty and Member, Committee on Marine Insurance American Bar Association Fellows of the American Bar Foundation
- United States Supreme Court
- Second, Third, Fourth & Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals
- Eastern, Northern & Southern District of New York
Educational Background
- New York University, B.A., 1974, Honors: cum laude
Honors
- The Best Lawyers in America® (2026)
- Life Fellow of the American Bar Foundation
- AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
- The New York Area’s Best Lawyers (Maritime, 2026 – Present)
- Super Lawyers, New York Metro Edition (Insurance Coverage, 2006 – Present)
- US Legal 500: Litigation: Insurance: Shipping (2007)
- Chambers USA: Transportation: Shipping: Litigation (2009 – Present)
- Super Lawyers New York Metro (2025)
Office location for John A. Nicoletti
Wall Street Plaza
88 Pine Street
New York, NY 10005
Phone: 212-220-3830
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- Super Lawyers: 2006 - 2026