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Nicole Winston is a Trial Lawyer and Partner at Rowling Partipilo & Winston. For the past 27 years, Nicole has represented individuals across Michigan who have been injured or disabled due to the carelessness of others.
Nicole has worked with victims who have been injured due to the fault of others or denied benefits to which they are rightfully entitled. As a personal injury lawyer, Nicole enjoys helping her Clients transition from accident victim to survivor.
Nicole was born in Port Huron, Michigan, but was raised for a majority of her young life in Simi Valley, California. Her family returned to Michigan in 1988 and she graduated from Michigan State University in 1994 and Thomas Cooley law School in 1998. Nicole and her husband, Shawn, live in Marysville and they have three children. The Winston family loves baseball/softball and all competitive sports. While the Winston kids have grown up since first starting at RPW- Nicole and Shawn are proud of their 3 children for seeking out their own passions. Hannah is now 23 years old and in graduate school at the Peabody Conservatory where she is studying Vocal Performance-Opera. Meghan is now 20, and studying legal studies and playing college volleyball at Lake Forest College just north of Chicago, Illinois. Zachary is now 18 years old and preparing to graduate from high school in the spring of 2025. Zack plans on attensding SC4 and playing college baseball. Nicole’s compassion and genuine desire to give back to her community is evident in the causes she supports including, but not limited to:
* Marysville Public Schools Board of Education 15 years- Board Secretary
* Child Abuse & Neglect Council - Board of Directors (former)
* St. Clair County Bar Association- President (former)
* Marysville Little League- Coach/ Team Sponsor
* St. Clair County 72nd District Court Magistrate (former)
* St. Clair County Mock Trial Board - Former Attorney Coach
Nicole’s professional career has allowed her to represent a variety of cases including the following:
* Wrongful Death Claim: $2,200,
* Automobile Negligence Claim: $1,100,
* Jury Verdict for Wrongful Death In Murder-Suicide: $623,
* Jury Verdict Automobile Negligence & Underinsured Motorist Claim: $450,
* No-Fault Wrongful Denial of Benefits & Award of Penalty Attorney Fee: $59,
* Pedestrian/Automobile Crash fractured pelvis and internal injuries : $875,
* Rear End Car Crash with herniated disc $500,
* Pedestrian/Automobile Crash Shoulder Injury and resultant RSD: $160,
* Unreasonable Denial of No-Fault Attendant Care Benefits to traumatic Brain Injury Client $450,
* Unreasonable Denial of No-Fault Attendant Care Benefits to traumatic Brain Injury Client $116,
* Wrongful Denial of ERISA Long Term Disability Benefits and an award of Penalty Attorney Fees $ 120,
Big City Results with Small Town Compassion! We are In Your Community & On Your Side!
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
Personal Injury
85%
28 years
Social Security & Disability
15%
24 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Contingency
33%-33%
Awards
Licenses
Licensed in Michigan for 27 years
State: Michigan
Acquired: 1998
No misconduct found
Location
Rowling Partipilo & Winston, P.C.
(810) 984-5656
Fax
701 Huron Avenue, Port Huron, MI, 48060
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Posted by anonymous | April 25, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury
Wonderful Attorney!! Cannot say enough good things!
Attorney Nicole Winston helped my family so much after a drunk driver flipped our lives upside down. She went to bat against the Auto Insurance, the Disability Insurance and Social Security and won all three cases. We owe her so much!
Posted by Troy | May 30, 2016
***Beyond Amazing
Nicole Winston is very educated in her field. She has gone above and beyond with trying to help my case. She is prompt and dependable. When you have a meeting with her, you are not "cast aside, for a more important case". She is very understanding and treats you with respect as well. She is as g...
Posted by Christine | April 22, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability
Long Term Disability Claim/ERISA
Nobody wants to think about what they would do if they were suddenly faced with a permanent disability that left them unable to return to work. I unfortunately was placed in such a position, and after three years of receiving benefits under my company policy, found that I was now being denied. I ...
Posted by Catherine | March 10, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury
Excellent Personal Injury Lawyer
Nicole Winston was my lawyer for personal injury as a result of a motor vehicle accident. She helped me to understand my benefits & to demand them. I appreciated her knowledge and her ability to courageously fight for my rights. I would highly recommend her as a personal injury or disability law...
Posted by Suzanne | February 26, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury
Making a Horrible Situation Better
I was involved in a head on collision that forever changed my life. Hiring Nicole helped to make a horrible situation better. I felt that she always had by best interest at heart. The process was a long one, but she kept me up to date along the way. She always made me feel that I could contact her an...
Nicole M. Winston's Lawyer Endorsements
"Nicole has been practicing in the area of personal injury law for a number of years and is very effective. I have observed her skills, and she rates highly. She is friendly and easy to talk with about any issue. She is well respected and liked by her clients and her peers. You won't go wrong with her as your attorney."
"Nicole Winston is a knowledgeable litigator whose reputation for the zealous representation of her clients precedes her. I never hesitate to refer a client to Nicole for representation on a Personal Injury matter because I know that client will be well-represented and treated with respect. Nicole is well-respected by attorneys and judges alike, not only because of the quality of her representation, but also the quality of her character."
"Nicole is a great resource for Michigan personal injury law. If you've been in an accident I'd highly recommend that you give her a call before you talk to the adjuster or sign any forms! She will answer all of your questions so that you can make a great decision about your personal injury case."
"I endorse this lawyer. She is honest, diligent and vigorously represents the interests of her clients,"
"I endorse Nicole as competent and experienced for personal injury, no fault and general civil matters"
"I endorse Nicole Winston. Her attention to detail is fantastic. Her knowledge of the law is excellent. Nicole's key ability is the manner in which she communicates effectively and efficiently with the courts, opposing counsel and her clients. I will continue to recommend Nicole without any hesitation."
"Nicole Winston has been an outstanding trial lawyer for over a decade. I've had the opportunity to observe Ms. Winston in Court and her passion for the causes of her many clients is exceeded only by her knowledge of the law as it applies to auto accidents and other personal injury cases. I've referred clients to Ms. Winston in the past and have every intention to continue to do so."
"I wholeheartedly endorse Nicole for her legal skills and professional integrity."
"I highly endorse Nicole Winston. Nicole represents her clients competently with the highest standards of integrity. She exemplifies the finest of our profession."
"I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Winston works extremely hard for her clients and obviously communicates with her client's regularly."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have practiced with Mrs. Winston for several years. She is a hard worker, ethical and advocates zealously for her clients."
"Nicole is very thorough and attentive to her clients' needs. She knows the law, and she has been quite successful representing Social Security applicants."
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Experience
Honors
2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2022
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2021
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2013
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2013
Client Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
2005
Chair of the Publication Comittee - Editor, State Bar of Michigan, Litigation Section
Work Experience
2021 - Present
Partner, Rowling Partipilo & Winston, P.C.
2015 - Present
Managing Partner, Winston & Damman
2013 - 2015
Managing Partner, Winston McGlynn, PLLC
2011 - 2013
District Court Magistrate, 72nd Judicial District Court
1998 - 2013
Partner, Rowling Partipilo Streeter & Winston
Associations
2013 - Present
Marysville Public Schools Board of EducationTreasurer
2013 - Present
St. Clair County Bar AssociationPresident
2011 - Present
St. Clair County Child Abuse & Neglect CouncilBoard of Directors
2009 - Present
Marysville Little LeagueSponsor/ Coach
1999 - Present
Michigan Association for JusticeMember
1998 - Present
State Bar of MichiganMember
1998 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
2012 - 2013
St. Clair County Bar AssociationVice President
2011 - 2012
St. Clair County Bar AssociationSecretary
2010 - 2012
Marysville Public Schools Board of EducationTrustee
2010 - 2011
St. Clair County Bar AssociationTreasurer
2008 - 2010
St. Clair County Bar AssociationBoard of Directors
Sample of Legal Cases
KD vs USAA
Successful - all benefits paid and penalty interest and attorney fees!
CL vs State Farm
Success-- State Farm reinstated all benefits
RA vs Prudential
Successful
Education
1998
Thomas M. Cooley Law School
Juris Doctorate
1994
Michigan State University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
1992
St. Clair County Community College
Associate of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2013
WPHM Radio Interview
Curbing Ins Fraud/Uninsured Motorist/Distracted Driving
2012
Port Huron Area Landlord Association Meeting
LandLord- Tennant Law
Languages
English
Activity
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Legal Guides
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Q&A
Can I collect pain and suffering from my insurance company as well as the at fault drivers insurance in michigan?
27 Mar 2018
Q&A
My medical bill for my car accedent injury was 35000. I was a passenger and car hit us.
04 Jan 2014
Q&A
Are my assets in jeopardy if my 19 year old son gets into an accident while driving my car intoxicated?
31 Dec 2013