Nicole S. Adams-Hess

Practice areas

Insurance Coverage, Appellate

Focus areas

Bad Faith Insurance, Insurance

Nicole S. Adams-Hess, a seasoned insurance coverage attorney based in California, practices at the Hess Bower Adams-Hess, PC law firm situated in Campbell. With a decade of California law practice under her belt, she is dedicated to advocating for policyholders across a wide spectrum of insurance coverage concerns, encompassing:

• Handling claims for directors’ and officers’ liability insurance
• Managing Commercial General Liability and Umbrella Policies
• Addressing Errors & Omissions Policies
• Engaging in the reconstruction of insurance policies
• Dealing with employment practices liability
• Addressing claims related to cyber and privacy coverage
• Assisting clients with homeowners insurance matters
• Resolving insurance coverage disputes pertaining to landlord/tenant issues
• Addressing cases of bad faith litigation
• Pursuing the recovery of unpaid policy benefits

Throughout her professional journey, Ms. Adams-Hess has developed a profound understanding of how insurance companies evaluate and scrutinize policies and claims before proceeding. She has witnessed the extent to which insurers sometimes deny insurance coverage without conducting thorough investigations. Her track record highlights her adeptness in helping clients secure the compensation they rightfully deserve, resulting in the recovery of substantial monetary awards on their behalf.

Ms. Adams-Hess graduated with the highest honors from the University of California, Berkeley in 2009, earning her Bachelor of Arts degree. She then pursued her Juris Doctor at the Santa Clara University School of Law, graduating in 2012. Her exceptional academic achievements led to prestigious recognitions, including the Witkin Award for Academic Excellence in Land Use Law and Insurance Law, as well as induction into the Order of the Coif.

Presently, Ms. Adams-Hess serves as an adjunct professor at her alma mater, imparting her expertise by teaching an insurance law course to aspiring legal professionals. She is also a prolific writer, having co-authored and published numerous articles delving into a variety of insurance-related topics. Her professional affiliations include membership in esteemed organizations such as the Santa Clara County Bar Association, the San Francisco Trial Lawyers Association, and The National LGBTQ+ Bar Association.