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Biography
Russell Nicolet has always been focused on helping people through difficult situations. He became an attorney and has integrated this personal philosophy into his practice at Nicolet Law Accident & Injury Lawyers so that he could help people through some of the most stressful situations they will face in life. Russell's goal in every case is to help his clients get into a better position than where they were prior to contacting him.
Russell's Legal Practice
Russell has focused his legal practice in personal injury in Wisconsin and Minnesota. At Nicolet Law Accident & Injury Lawyers, Russell handles a wide range of personal injury cases including motor vehicle accidents, car accidents, truck accidents, motorcycle accidents, pedestrian accidents, traumatic brain injury (TBI), slip-and-fall accidents, trip-and-fall accidents, dog bite injuries, burn injuries, and wrongful death claims. This focused approach allows him to provide clients with knowledgeable and effective representation while maintaining the personal attention they deserve. Russell has personally handled hundreds of cases from start to finish. He has appeared in courtrooms (including trials), settlement conferences, depositions, arbitrations, mediations and hearings across Wisconsin and Minnesota.
While Russell handles only personal injury issues today, he has years of experience in real estate litigation, contract litigation, family law and criminal law, which has given him a unique perspective on how other areas of law may impact his clients' personal injury or bankruptcy cases. He uses this understanding, along with a network of trusted attorneys who practice in these other areas, to make sure that all of his clients' legal needs are met.
Strong Ties To The Community
Russell was born in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, and now lives in Hudson, Wisconsin. He was the first in his immediate family to attend a four-year university, and he was the first to attend law school.
Russell comes from a very large extended family that consists of diverse professions such as farmers, businesspeople, teachers, factory workers, nurses, truck drivers, public workers, bankers and many other types of jobs that play vital roles in their communities. By growing up around people in all of these various jobs, Russell gained an understanding of the struggles, issues and needs that different families and individuals face.
Russell has seen firsthand how the odds can be stacked against the average family when it comes to dealing with banks, insurance companies and large corporations. Seeing the injustice that this can lead to, he founded Nicolet Law Accident & Injury Lawyers to help level the playing field and ensure that families and individuals have an advocate to help them through financial issues and injuries caused by others.
"My office is dedicated to helping good people – just like you – get out of difficult situations. We care about our clients, we care about their problems, and we care about helping them find solutions. We don't just fight for our clients; we help them rebuild their life."
Founding And Growing Nicolet Law Accident & Injury Lawyers
Over the past eight years, Russell has grown Nicolet Law Accident & Injury Lawyers through hard work and results. He has added staff members who share that same commitment. This careful selection has created a dedicated, caring and intelligent legal team.
"I believe that a law office should be a comfortable and helping atmosphere, where clients can come in, tell their story, be heard and then have their attorney develop a strategy to help them."
Russell and his team at Nicolet Law Accident & Injury Lawyers have been able to accomplish this goal, allowing the firm to help clients from a variety of backgrounds. They also represent other lawyers when they face injury or financial distress.
Education
Russell received his Juris Doctor from William Mitchell College of Law (WMCL). While a student at WMCL, Russell worked as a law clerk for Miller Law Office and as a judicial extern for Washington County under the Honorable Susan R. Miles.
Prior to attending law school, Russell received his bachelor's degree from the University of Wisconsin Stevens Point (UWSP), where he majored in business administration and political science with a minor in history. During his academic career at UWSP, he managed the Student Legal Services Office and interned for the State Public Defender's Office in Wausau, Wisconsin. After graduating from UWSP, Russell traveled to Sichuan Province in China, where he was a management intern for Hauxing Car Group.
Honors
National Trial Lawyers Top 40 under 40
Rising Star by Super Lawyers Magazine
More About Russell
Russell has authored two books: "Get Free of Debt Now – What Your Creditors Don't Want You to Know" and "The Ultimate Guide to Injury Cases in Wisconsin." He has also taught continuing legal education classes for other lawyers. When not practicing law, Russell enjoys wakeboarding, snowboarding, running and spending time with his wife and four sons.
If you've been injured let us help you. Our award-winning legal team will take care of you and your case while you heal. If you've been injured, get Nicolet. We win, or you don't pay.
During your recovery from your accident, Nicolet Law Office takes care of the rest.
Practice Areas
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Practice Area
Personal Injury
100%
19 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Awards
Licenses
Licensed in North Dakota for 2 years
State: North Dakota
Acquired: 2023
No misconduct found
Licensed in Minnesota for 18 years
State: Minnesota
Acquired: 2007
No misconduct found
Licensed in Wisconsin for 18 years
State: Wisconsin
Acquired: 2007
No misconduct found
Location
Nicolet Law Office, S.C. (Eau Claire Office)
402 Graham Ave, Suite 305, Eau Claire, WI, 54701
nicoletlaw.comNicolet Law Office, S.C. (Minneapolis)
225 South 6th Street, Suite 3900, Minneapolis, MN, 55402
nicoletlaw.comNicolet Law Office, S.C. (Rice Lake Office)
337 N Main St, Rice Lake, Rice Lake, WI, 54868
nicoletlaw.comNicolet Law Office, S.C. (Woodbury Office)
724 Bielenberg Dr, Suite 126, Woodbury, MN, 55125
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Posted by Cathy | December 14, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Bankruptcy & Debt
Straightforward, hard-working
Russell and his team are excellent! They helped me through my bankruptcy and were available every step of the way to answer my questions and expedite all the procedures. I highly recommend them!
Posted by Dana | October 31, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury
Getting hit head-on by a drunk driver was scary...
Russell and his team have gained my utmost respect. Getting injured seriously is scary. Suffering a head injury and being unable to think clearly makes it that much worse. A year and a half after having been hit head-on by a drunk driver, Russell and his team have represented and fought for me...and...
Posted by Dana | August 23, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury
Best of the Best
Russell Nicolet is truly the best of the best. He is trustworthy, and man of integrity, character and compassion. From my initial phone call to the day we settled, he answered my unending questions, eased my anxieties and walked me through every step of the way. I had medical bills from the car ...
Posted by anonymous | June 09, 2015
The best!
I thought Russell and his team did an excellent job. He was able to take a distressing situation and make it quite painless with care and no judgement. I was confident in his skills, knowledge and ability to take care of everything. I never had to wait long for a response to a question or for paperwo...
Posted by Eric | September 01, 2014
Did a fantastic job.
I was very impressed with Russell Nicolet. Very professional, and always made me feel like he had time for whatever questions I had. He made what could have been a very stressful situation much easier. He went above and beyond what was just needed in my case. I highly recommend Russell Nicolet.
Russell Nicolet's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse Russell. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Genuine, honest and competent. Those are the words that come to mind when I think of the cases I've had against Attorney Nicolet over the years. I endorse Attorney Nicolet without reservation."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Nicolet is very a knowledgeable attorney."
"Very attentive and thorough in all he does. It's a pleasure to look across the street every day and know Russ is hard at work over there working on getting the best results for his clients!"
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Maxfield Neuhaus
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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
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2020
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2019
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2018
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2017
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2017
Rising Star 2013-17, Super Lawyers
2016
Top 40 Lawyers Under 40, American Society of Legal Advocates
2016
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2016
BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2016
Top 40 Under 40, National Trial Lawyers
2015
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2015
BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2014
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2014
Top 40 Under 40, National Trial Lawyers
2013
Client Distinction Award, Lawyers.Com
2013
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2012
Clients Choice - Bankruptcy, AVVO
2012
Top 40 Litigation Lawyers Under 40 in Minnesota, American Society of Legal Advocates
2012
Top 40 Litigation Lawyers Under 40 in Wisconsin, American Society of Legal Advocates
2012
BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
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Deans Merit Scholarship, William Mitchell College
N/A
5 out of 5 Star Client Rating, Lawyers.Com
Work Experience
2013 - Present
Board of Directors, Chordus Foundation, Inc.
2007 - Present
Attorney, Nicolet Law Office, S.C.
2012 - 2014
Speaker/Lecturer, Continuing Legal Education
2011 - 2012
Volunteer, Polk County Free Legal Clinic
2011 - 2016
Volunteer, Eau Claire Free Legal Clinic
2006 - 2006
Extern, Washington County
2006 - 2007
Qualified Neutral in Minnesota, Qualified Neutral for ADR
2005 - 2007
Law Clerk, Miller Law Office, S.C.
2003 - 2004
President, Student Legal Services UWSP
2002 - 2003
Vice President, Student Legal Services UWSP
2001 - 2002
Intern, State Public Defender's Office - Wausau
Associations
2012 - Present
Better Business BureauMember
State Bar of Wisconsin
Member
Minnesota State Bar Association
Member
St. Croix Valley Bar Association
Member
Wisconsin Association for Justice
Member
American Bar Association
Member
National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys
Member
Eau Claire County Bar Association
Member
2001 - 2004
Student Legal Society UWSPMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Bankruptcy Adversarial Action
Win - Debt was discharged
Slip and Fall Injury
Settlement
Semi-Truck Accident
Settlement
Bankruptcy
Successful Discharge
Education
2007
Wm Mitchell College
law
2004
University of Wisconsin, Stevens Point
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2014
NBI Judicial Forum
Judicial Forum
2014
HIPAA Compliance for Injury Attorneys
HIPAA Compliance for Injury Attorneys
2014
Chapter 13 Bankruptcy: Step-by-Step
Chapter 13 Bankruptcy
2012
Hanging a Shingle
Solo Marketing/Practice Area Decisions
Publications
2012
What Your Creditors Don't Want You to Know
Get Free of Debt Now
2012
The Ultimate Guide to Injury Cases in Wisconsin
The Ultimate Guide to Injury Cases in Wisconsin
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers