Nicole R. Snapp-Holloway
Nicole R. Snapp-Holloway Background
Nicole uses her writing talents to coordinate the firm’s appellate work, general research, and brief writing. As a core member of the nursing home team, she is always looking for changes and trends in the long-term care industry. She is passionate about advocating for individuals and their families who have been affected by negligence in long-term care facilities. Nicole’s work has shaped Oklahoma law. She was part of the team that successfully battled the nursing home defendants’ fight on forced arbitration all the way to the United States Supreme Court.
Nicole often works as a mentor for law students and judges mock trial competitions. She is quick to help a young colleague with a research problem or guide them through new litigation techniques.
Nicole and her husband Carl love to travel, always looking for new ideas for her cooking passion. At home, they have several cats and dogs that keep them busy.
Education
Nicole is a proud Alumna of Miami University in Oxford, Ohio where she earned her Bachelor’s degree in Political Science and was a member of the Sigma Sigma Sigma sorority. She earned her Juris Doctor from the Oklahoma City University School of Law.
Oklahoma City University School of Law
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Juris Doctorate
Miami University
Oxford, Ohio
Political Science Major
Sigma Sigma Sigma Sorority, Member
Areas of Practice
Well-versed in appellate law and personal injury cases, Nicole is passionate about helping victims and families affected by personal injury fight for justice.
Personal Injury
Medical Malpractice
Nursing Home Negligence and Abuse
Representative Verdicts & Settlements
Professional Associations & Memberships
American Association for Justice (AAJ), Member
Oklahoma Association for Justice (OAJ), Member
American Association for Justice (AAJ), Leaders Forum Member
Bar Admissions
Oklahoma, 1999
Supreme Court of the United States of America
U.S. Court of Appeals 10th Circuit
U.S. District Court Eastern District of Oklahoma
U.S. District Court Western District of Oklahoma
U.S. District Court Northern District of Oklahoma
U.S. District Court Western District of Texas
Honors & Awards
Listserv Contributor of the Year Award, Oklahoma Association for Justice 2021
Rex Travis Listserv Award, Oklahoma Association for Justice
Selected to Super Lawyers 2017, 2018, 2019
AV Preeminent Rating from Martindale-Hubbell 2011-Present
Keynote Speaking
Shell Games, MDS & Acuity; American Association for Justice Nursing Home Litigation Group Webinar Series March 2021
Elder Abuse in Institutional Settings; Sonya L. Patterson Memorial Elder Abuse Symposium, June 2020
Understaffing in Long-Term Care Facilities; American Association for Justice Nursing Home Litigation Group Webinar Series, June 2020
Corporate Representative Depositions in Nursing Home Cases, October 2018
Advanced Nursing Home Cost Reports – Expected Staffing Values, April 2018; October 2019
OBA Nursing Home Litigation: Emerging Issues in Arbitration of Nursing Homes Cases, November 2016
NBI Advanced Issues in Personal Injury Litigation: Social Media, the Internet and Electronically Stored Information Challenges, November 2016
Published Opinions
Andrew v. Depani-Sparkes, 2017 OK 42
Maree v. Neuwirth, 2016 OK 62
Sauders v. Mangum Nursing Ctr., LLC, 2016 OK CIV APP 53
Johnson v. Convalescent Center of Grady County, LLC, 2014 OK 102
Boler v. Security Health Care, LLC, 2014 OK 80 (US Supreme Court, Certiorari Denied, 135 S.Ct. 2379 (2015))
Published Works & Articles
Gear Up For a Nursing Home Case; AAJ Trial Magazine January 2022
The Subtle Art of Oppression: Hiding the Truth Means Injustice for All; Oklahoma City University School of Law In Brief Magazine (Fall 2020)
Arbitration Agreements in 2017: Ask the Right Question (and you may get the right answer); Oklahoma Association for Justice Advocate Magazine (Summer 2017)
Litsoftware Featured Pro (January 2022)
