Personal injury lawyer Russell Nicolet does not view clients as cases or numbers. He thinks of them as hard-working people encountering situations they neither asked for nor deserve and need help overcoming. He employs an “it is not about me, it is about you” philosophy and has built an influential law firm that has become a force in the midwestern United States.
The Philosophy in Practice
Nicolet prides himself on always putting effort and emphasis on improving his craft. When he graduated from law school, he knew that becoming a great lawyer hinged on far more than his legal degree.
“I didn’t know what to expect,” he said. “And I didn’t know how to make it all work.”
His humble nature worked to his advantage. Nicolet turned his inexperience into a motivating factor and worked tirelessly to learn how to become a good lawyer.
Not only did he spend long hours reading books on handling cases and understanding the finer points of client representation, but he was also not afraid to learn from more experienced attorneys and apply the tricks they demonstrated in their work.
Inspiring His Team
Nicolet also realized that he was only as good as the team assembled around him. Therefore, he sticks to the “others first” approach as he has built his career. As the client, you come first. Nicolet retains the services of like-minded staff members who entered the legal profession or some aspect of it to better the lives of those in need.
“I am most proud of the excellent folks that work here that come in day after day to fight for the hard-working people and families in the midwest that need our help,” he said.
Nicolet’s team adheres to the belief that they are not merely working at a job but answering a higher calling to aid, serve, and make a difference in someone’s life.
A Simple Philosophy Yields Big Rewards
Aside from constructing Nicolet Law into an influential, multi-state firm from a one-man office, Nicolet has received certain notable accolades such as being named a Top 40 Under 40 Trial Lawyer and a Top 100 Trial Lawyer by the National Trial Lawyers Association. Above all, Nicolet was given the honor of being recognized as a Super Lawyer by SuperLawyers Magazine.
However, in true Nicolet fashion, he labels his most memorable achievements as those that involved the betterment of another.
“I have settled and taken cases to verdict which include some of the largest amounts awarded in those counties,” he said.
Additionally, the celebrated attorney displays even greater satisfaction in knowing that he exercised a positive influence over younger members of his profession.
“I have had the privilege to help guide and support other lawyers at my firm in obtaining outstanding verdicts and settlements as well,” Nicolet said.
The Future of Russell Nicolet
Nicolet’s primary future goal is to continue building momentum and improving upon what he and his firm have already achieved. He said that he sees himself continuing to represent injured clients in the Midwest region.
“I see my firm growing and helping more and more people while holding more and more insurance companies and large corporations accountable to the hard-working people who had the misfortune to have an injury unnaturally thrust into their life.”