Russell Nicolet’s personal journey in law shows that being committed to learning and client care can change lives, even if you do not have a map.

Russell Nicolet had no family or mentor to guide him when he entered the legal world, yet he had to find his way. As the first person in his family to attend law school, he jumped into the profession without a roadmap. What he did have was a strong desire to help people navigate what is often the most confusing and overwhelming period of their lives. This specific aim to stand up for those who have been injured has remained the compass guiding his entire career.

The leap from student to practice was not an easy one. When he launched Nicolet Law as a one-man firm, he had to figure out the many complexities of the courtroom in addition to the business of running a law practice. He decided to push through the uncertainty. As a young attorney, Russell Nicolet spent many hours in the Washington County Law Library researching cases to make certain his clients were receiving the highest level of service from him, regardless of his limited experience.

Building His Expertise the Hard Way

In those early days, Russell took on general litigation. This provided a hands-on approach to a wide range of legal strategies. As he began to focus more on personal injury law, he realized that to be the best representative for his clients, he needed to learn from the best in the country. As a result, he made it his quest to travel to places such as Florida, Georgia, New York, and California to train under the nation’s top trial attorneys.