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Biography
Benjamin Nicolet practices bankruptcy and personal injury law. He graduated cum laude from the University of Minnesota Law School in May 2017. While attending law school, Ben was actively involved in the school's bankruptcy clinic program, where he represented low-income individuals from the Twin Cities in bankruptcy filings and proceedings. Ben also competed in Minnesota Law's Maynard Pirsig Moot Court program and upon graduation, Ben received the law school's Civil Litigation Concentration certificate. Ben is a member of the American Bankruptcy Institute and has co-authored articles for the institute's journal on multiple occasions.
Benjamin graduated from the University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire in 2013. Between graduating from UW - Eau Claire and beginning law school, Ben spent a year living and teaching English in Kharkiv, Ukraine. During that time, he began learning the Russian language and he continues to study it.
In his free time, Benjamin enjoys spending time with his wife Vilena, bicycling, traveling, and playing chess.
"Clients generally come to us when they feel like their lives have been turned upside down; whether it's from a car accident that has caused them injuries or relentless creditors harassing them day and night. In chaos, there must be calculation. My goal is to be a steady hand for our clients that guides them to financial freedom or recovery."
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Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Animal and Dog Bites
20%
Car Accident
20%
Personal Injury
20%
Trucking Accident
20%
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Licenses
Licensed in Minnesota for 8 years
State: Minnesota
Acquired: 2018
No misconduct found
Licensed in Wisconsin for 8 years
State: Wisconsin
Acquired: 2017
No misconduct found
Location
Nicolet Law Office, S.C.
(715) 598-6188
Fax
517 Second Street, Suite 205, Hudson, WI, 54016
nicoletlaw.com/contact/Gallery
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Posted by Luke | June 11, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury
Uninsured motorist
I was involved in an accident when a object came out of the back of a pickup truck. It hit my motorcycle on the expressway and knocked me down at 70 mph. The driver never stopped and was never found. I called my insurance and told them what happened and they did get my bike fixed and paid some of ...
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Experience
Honors
2019
Rising Star, American Institute of Legal Advocates
2019
10 Best Attorneys - Client Satisfaction Award, American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys
2018
Rising Star, American Institute of Legal Advocates
2018
Top 10 Attorney Award, National Academy Of Personal Injury Attorneys
2018
Lawyer of Distinction - Excellence in Personal Injury Law, Lawyers of Distinction
2016
Best Brief Finalist, University of Minnesota Law School - Maynard Pirsig Moot Court
2015
Excellence For The Future Award - Property Law, CALI - The Center for Computer-Assisted Legal Instruction
Work Experience
2017 - Present
Attorney, Nicolet Law Office, S.C.
2018 - 2018
Judge, Wisconsin High School Mock Trial Tournament
2018 - 2018
Judge, University of Minnesota Law School Maynard Pirsig Moot Court
2016 - 2017
Student Attorney, University Of Minnesota Law School Bankruptcy Clinic
2015 - 2017
Law Clerk, Nicolet Law Office, S.C.
Associations
2018 - Present
American Bar Association, Tort Trial and Insurance Practice SectionMember
2018 - Present
Wisconsin Association for JusticeMember
2018 - Present
Minnesota State Bar AssociationMember
2018 - Present
St. Croix Valley Bar AssociationMember
2018 - Present
State Bar of Wisconsin, Litigation SectionMember
2017 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
2017 - Present
State Bar of WisconsinMember
2016 - Present
American Bankruptcy InstituteMember
2017 - 2018
Milwaukee Bar AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
In re Arnette (Chapter 7 Adversary Proceeding)
Victory for client (debtor)
Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
Successful discharge of client's unsecured debts.
Education
2017
University of Minnesota Law School
JD - Juris Doctor
2013
University of Wisconsin, Eau Claire
BS - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2017
News Interview
Gordy’s Market faces $86 million lawsuit
2017
Minnesota State Bar Association, Bankruptcy Law Section
Parental Pitfalls in the Bankruptcy Code
Publications
2018
Nicolet Law Blog
Purchasing a New Vehicle? Why You Should Consider Gap Insurance.
2018
2017
American Bankruptcy Institute (ABI) Journal
Parental Pitfalls in the Bankruptcy Code: Discharge Exception for Judgment Against Parent Based On Willful and Malicious Acts of Children
2016
American Bankruptcy Institute (ABI) Journal
Statutory Interpretation Merry-Go-Round: Student Loan Cosigner Discharge Then, Now, and Later
Languages
English