Nikolas Dean

Biography

Nikolas (Nik) Dean was born in Los Angeles, California, then moved to Orlando, Florida for middle school and high school. He earned his Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy and Political Science from Tufts University and his Juris Doctorate from the University of Miami School of Law.

Prior to joining the firm, Nik worked at various defense firms throughout Florida. Nik’s prior experience includes handling general insurance defense matters, such as premises liability, medical malpractice, and auto claims. Nik has also defended corporations in single plaintiff employment matters as well as in complex class action lawsuits in federal court. 

Nik joined Hall, Schieffelin & Smith, P.A. in 2024. His practice focuses on the defense of healthcare organizations in medical malpractice and premises liability matters. Nik enjoys music, art, traveling, and spending time with his family and friends.

Education

• University of Miami School of Law, Coral Gables, Florida
  • J.D. – 2020
  • Honors: Dean’s Merit Scholarship
• Tufts University, Medford, Massachusetts
  • B.A. – 2017
  • Major: Philosophy and Political Science

Bar Admissions

• Florida, 2020
• U.S. District Court Middle District of Florida
• U.S. District Court Northern District of Florida
• U.S. District Court Southern District of Florida

Professional Associations

• Orange County Bar Association
• Central Florida Medical Malpractice Claims Counsel

Languages

• English