Trusted Legal Representation Since 1972
Nicole
A.
Raebel
- Shareholder
Practice Areas
- Probate
- Debtor/Creditor
- Family Law
- Business Law
- Contracts
- Estate Planning
- General Civil Litigation
Biography
Nicole Raebel is a graduate of the University of St. Thomas School of Law. Prior to attending law school, Nicole attended Winona State University and received her Bachelor’s degree with a major in Communication Studies and a minor in Political Science. Nicole began working with Jaspers, Moriarty & Wetherille during law school as a Law Clerk. After spending almost 2 years clerking with Jaspers, Moriarty & Wetherille, the firm hired Nicole as an Associate Attorney following her admission to the bar. She is now a Partner an Shareholder at the firm.
Nicole received awards as a “Top Attorney in Minnesota Rising Stars” and “Top Women Attorney in Minnesota Rising Stars” with Super Lawyers for three consecutive years in 2021, 2022, and 2023. In law school, Nicole was a Volunteer Investigator for two years with the Minnesota Office of Lawyers Professional Responsibility’s 4th District Ethics Committee. Nicole was born and raised in Minnesota. Nicole also currently serves as a board member for Shakopee Dollars for Scholars.
Nicole maintains a general legal practice including primarily: probate administration, estate planning, guardianships/conservatorships, family, business, contract, and general civil litigation.
Education
- University of St. Thomas School of Law, Minneapolis, Minnesota
- J.D.
- Honors: Dean's List
- Honors: Dean’s Award in Mediation
- Honors: Student Certified Attorney with the Nonprofit Clinic
- Law Journal, St. Thomas Journal of Law & Public Policy, Senior Editor
- Winona State University, Winona, Minnesota
- B.A.
- Honors: Dean’s List of Academic Excellence
- Honors: Lambda Pi Eta – A Communication Scholars Honor Society
Notable Cases
- Court appointed as a Civil Public Defender in over 350 cases in Scott County, Minnesota
- Represented parties in over 250 Guardianship/Conservatorship cases
- Represented parties in Guardianship/Conservatorship cases in 7 Minnesota Counties
- Successfully defended a Petition for attorney’s fees for over $10,000 in a Conservatorship case
- Advised clients and established various Special Needs Trust and Supplemental Needs Trusts
- Represented Personal Representatives in probate matters in 7 different Minnesota counties
- Successfully litigated a contested Personal Representative appointment
- Advised Personal Representatives in various probates with values of over $1 Million
- Presenter at an Estate Planning Seminar
Honors
- Super Lawyers Rising Stars List