Nicole Prefontaine
Recognized in Ones to Watch since 2026 About Nicole Prefontaine
Nicole Prefontaine is a lawyer based in Phoenix, AZ and has been recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America since 2026. Nicole Prefontaine is recognized in the following practice area:
- Phoenix, Arizona
- Commercial Litigation
Current Firm: Husch Blackwell LLP
Education: Arizona State University, J.D., graduated 2019
Location: Phoenix, AZ
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