NICOLET LAW ACCIDENT & INJURY LAWYERS - Key Persons


Adam L. Nicolet

Job Titles:
  • Managing Attorney

Angela Hendrickson

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Support Team
  • Intake Specialist
Angela was born into a strong Italian family in San Francisco, California. She was the youngest of eight children and was protected by her five older brothers. She met her husband, who was in the United States Marine Corps, through one of her brothers. After a year-long, long-distance relationship, they married in 1980 and moved to Wisconsin. Angela and her husband raised three children, instilling in them the importance of family and community. Their daughter Angela enjoys shopping, watching Hallmark movies, and police shows on television. Angela began her career in customer service 42 years ago, working for specialty stores and big box retailers. She has always had a goal of using her experience to serve her community, and she is excited to have joined Nicolet Law, where she feels at home.

Arianna Meehleib

Job Titles:
  • Personal Injury Attorney / View Profile

Ashley Rossman

Job Titles:
  • Personal Injury Attorney

Benjamin J. Nicolet

Job Titles:
  • Attorney
  • of Counsel

Braxton Phillips

Job Titles:
  • Personal Injury Attorney

Brigitte Lowry

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Support Team
  • Intake Manager
Brigitte Lowry would call herself a Midwest kind of girl! She grew up in Naperville, IL and graduated from the Illinois Institute of Art @Chicago, with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Fashion Marketing and Management. Shortly after she graduated in 2003, she moved to Minnesota and became a store manager for high volume stores at the Mall of America. In 2019 she moved to Eau Claire Wisconsin with her husband Chris and 2 fur babies Ajax and Charlie. Brigitte loves to spend her free time with her husband and dogs going on jeep trail adventures. She enjoys, working out, shopping, traveling, volunteering with animal rescues and spending time with her family and best friends. Having 20 plus years in customer service and management, Brigitte feels working at Nicolet Law Firm would be a great fit. She enjoys helping others and providing them an amazing experience.

Brittany Eder

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Support Team
  • Paralegal

C. Anthony Gutta III

Job Titles:
  • Personal Injury Attorney

Cassandra Laabs

Job Titles:
  • Marketing Manager
  • Member of the Support Team

Cindy LaBelle

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Support Team
  • Registered Nurse
As a Registered Nurse with extensive clinical experience in a wide range of areas, Cynthia La Belle is an asset to Nicolet Law's injury team. She brings a thorough understanding of anatomy, physiology, and medical treatments. With her experience and knowledge of nursing, medicine, and the healthcare system, she assists the attorneys by providing a comprehensive review and analysis of our clients' medical records. Being a long-time member of the healthcare field, she is instinctively a fierce and passionate patient/client advocate, using critical-thinking and problem-solving skills to assist the attorneys in providing the exceptional care and satisfying experience that Nicolet Law Office provides. After raising her family in Green Bay, Wisconsin, she returned to Eau Claire, her hometown, and works from the Eau Claire office. When she is not busy spending time with her grandchildren, she is sharing pictures and bragging about them.

Darcy McQuillan

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Support Team
  • Office and Finance Coordinator
Darcy has lived in western WI for most of her life, growing up in the Chippewa Valley and now living in the St. Croix Valley with her family. She graduated from St. Cloud State with a B.S. in Business Management and has over 16 years of experience in business administration. During her free time, she enjoys traveling with friends and family, exploring local and national parks, gardening, reading, and is passionate about health, wellness, and green living. Darcy is grateful to be part of a growing team with a law firm that cares as much about people and the community as Nicolet Law does.

Drew Epperly

Job Titles:
  • Managing Attorney, North Dakota

Green Bay Uber

Job Titles:
  • Accident Lawyer

Holly Nicolet

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Support Team
  • Paralegal

Jackie Schwartz

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Support Team
  • Senior Paralegal
In her free time, Jackie enjoys spending time with her husband and two dogs. She loves to travel, hike, listen to podcasts, and walk to the weekend farmers' markets. Jackie grew up in the southern suburbs of the Twin Cities and has lived in the area most of her life. She attended school at Winona State University where she graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Paralegal Studies and a minor in Sociology. She began her career working in mass torts law in 2012 until she started working in personal injury law in 2014. In 2018, she advanced her role to a Senior Paralegal and has been working on personal injury cases in Minnesota and North Dakota since.

Jake Smith

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Support Team
  • Brand Representative
Jake is excited to join Nicolet Law and build long-lasting relationships with our clients. In his free time, Jake enjoys running and biking uncomfortably long distances, playing music, eating (and rating) breakfast burritos, and spending time with his wife, two children, and four dogs. Jake Smith grew up in a one-stoplight town in central Wisconsin before he took his big-city dreams to the booming metropolis of Menomonie, WI and attended UW-Stout. There, he majored in Journalism and did the very obvious and logical thing… joined a hardcore band and started touring the world.

Jana Kodesh

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Support Team
  • Personal Injury and Mass Tort Case Manager

Jay Houser

Job Titles:
  • Legal Assistant
  • Member of the Support Team
Jay's strong sense of responsibility and duty has led him to Nicolet Law, where he hopes to help his fellow citizens in times of crisis and trouble. James "Jay" Houser is a Southern transplant from Danville, Virginia. He graduated from Virginia Tech with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science in 2012. Days later, he raised his right hand and began ten years of service as an Abrams tank crewman in the U.S. Army from 2012 to 2023. James earned his Master's of Arts in Military History during a tour of duty in South Korea. In 2023 Jay left the Army, moved to Eau Claire, Wisconsin, and started working at Nicolet Law.

Jennifer Gerlach

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Support Team
  • Intake Specialist
Jennifer Gerlach grew up in a small town in Wisconsin, and still considers herself a small-town girl.  After high school she moved to River Falls and received her Bachelor of Science in Education, this is also where she met her husband of 29 years, Jim.  She then went on to receive her associate degree and certificate as a Medical Assistant.  She enjoyed her 25 years in the medical field helping others.  Recently she had the desire for a new challenge to help people in a different way, which is where Nicolet Law fit in to the next chapter of her life. Jennifer spends her free time with her husband and three kids, Koehler, Kegan and Kinsey, family, and friends.  Now that the kids are grown and flown Jim and Jennifer enjoy spending time taking trips in the Mustangs.  Jennifer also enjoys crafting, traveling, and reading.

Jessica A. Swain

Job Titles:
  • Managing Attorney, Wisconsin

John M. Spiten

Job Titles:
  • Managing Attorney, Minnesota

Jordan T. Miller

Job Titles:
  • Work Injury Attorney

Joseph Goetz

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Support Team
  • Senior Paralegal
Joseph joined Nicolet Law Accident & Injury Lawyers to help make a difference in peoples' lives. Throughout his time in the legal field, Joseph has seen every-day, hardworking people try to stand up for themselves after an injury or experiencing financial difficulties. Too often, these people encounter red-tape, get the run-around, and are unable to go up against a large entity such as an insurance company or a debt collection company without finding help. Joseph feels that it is important that the members of his community are treated fairly and get the help they deserve.

Kearston Thibedeau

Job Titles:
  • Legal Assistant
  • Member of the Support Team

Keaton Ostir

Job Titles:
  • Personal Injury Attorney

Kiefer Elliott

Job Titles:
  • Legal Assistant
  • Member of the Support Team

Lindsay Lien

Job Titles:
  • Injury and Food Safety Attorney

Megan Spenningsby

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Support Team
  • Paralegal

Megan Zabkowicz

Job Titles:
  • Personal Injury Attorney / View Profile

Mickie Curran

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Support Team
  • Paralegal

Monika Maxey

Job Titles:
  • Legal Assistant
  • Member of the Support Team

Nicholas M. Angel

Job Titles:
  • Personal Injury Attorney

Olivia Schenzel

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Support Team
  • Paralegal

Raegan Niemela

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Support Team
  • Paralegal

Raelyn Armstrong

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Support Team
  • Paralegal

Russell D. Nicolet

Job Titles:
  • Bismarck Personal Injury Attorney
  • Duluth Personal Injury Attorney
  • Eau Claire Personal Injury Attorney
  • Green Bay Personal Injury Lawyer
  • Hibbing Personal Injury Lawyer
  • Milwaukee Personal Injury Attorney
  • Minnesota Personal Injury Attorney
  • New Richmond Personal Injury Attorney
  • Rochester Personal Injury Attorney
  • Trial Attorney and President
At Nicolet Law Accident & Injury Lawyers, we provide the help clients need to move forward with their claims. Contact us at (507) 577-5411 to discuss your claim and your rights. If an accident caused by someone else's negligence injures you, let a New Richmond personal injury attorney from Nicolet Law Accident & Injury Lawyers help you understand more about the process of seeking compensation for your injury. We have helped the injured of Western Wisconsin obtain the compensation they need since 2007. Contact us online or call (715) 226-6164 for your free case consultation. An injury keeping you from working while the medical bills pile up can leave you feeling powerless. At Nicolet Law Office, we empower Minneapolis injury victims to step forward and get the full compensation they deserve for the damages they have suffered due to the negligence of others. We look forward to helping you obtain the resources you need to rebuild your life. Contact us today for a free consultation with our Minneapolis personal injury lawyers. If an accident injures you, we can help you. An experienced personal injury attorney at Nicolet Law Accident & Injury Lawyers can discuss your options and the resources we can provide to seek the compensation you need and deserve. Contact Nicolet Law Accident & Injury Lawyers now at (218) 217-0659 if someone injured you in an accident in Hibbing. We're not afraid to take on major companies and insurance agencies to win you the compensation you need. The award-winning trial lawyers at Nicolet Law Firm understand the strain and difficulty an unexpected injury can cause. We're here to help. Through determined advocacy and a commitment to client service, we secure fair compensation for clients injured in a wide range of accidents and incidents in Eau Claire. Contact us online or call our Eau Claire office at 715-226-6149 to learn how we can help you. Always prioritize medical treatment after any type of accident, especially if you know another party's negligence caused your injuries. Try to document evidence at the scene of the accident, if you can collect photos or witness contact information without putting yourself in danger. Finally, contact an experienced personal injury attorney at Nicolet Law Office, S.C. as soon after your accident as possible to learn more about your right to compensation. When someone else's negligence injures you, you may feel overwhelmed and unsure of what to do next. Injured people commonly don't know their rights or how much compensation they deserve. We know that injured people have trouble sleeping and suffer through many aches, pains, and discomfort. A severe injury can put you out of work and even disable you. At this challenging time, we are here to make the process as stress-free as possible. At Nicolet Law Accident & Injury Lawyers, we believe that you should focus on your recovery without worrying about the legal complexities of your case. Let us handle the legal aspects of your claim while you focus on getting better. Contact us today for your free consultation with our knowledgeable personal injury lawyers. We can explain your legal options and guide you through the process. Call us today at 1-855-NICOLET and take the first step toward getting the compensation and the justice you deserve. The Nicolet Law story starts in 2007 when Russell Nicolet hung his own shingle in a small, one-room office in Hudson, Wisconsin. From the start, the firm has been committed to helping individuals and families navigate through difficult legal issues related to their health, their finances, and their overall wellbeing. Before he became a lawyer, Russell worked as an intern for the public defender's office, as a law clerk for a Minnesota judge, and a law clerk for a local attorney. As a young lawyer, Russell would spend hours doing legal research at the Washington County Law Library to give his clients any possible advantage, along with saving them the cost of paying for high priced legal research programs. These experiences built his knowledge and gave him a unique view of all aspects of what clients may have to deal with a wide range of difficult legal issues.

Ryan T. Muir

Job Titles:
  • Personal Injury Attorney

Samantha Korum

Job Titles:
  • Legal Assistant
  • Member of the Support Team

Selma Demirovic

Job Titles:
  • Personal Injury Attorney

Stefania Draghiccio

Job Titles:
  • Legal Assistant
  • Member of the Support Team

Tiffany Becker

Job Titles:
  • Legal Assistant
  • Member of the Support Team

Zarah Mamun

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Support Team
  • Operations Manager