Nicolet Law is proud to announce that ten of our attorneys have been recognized by Super Lawyers in 2026, including honorees on both the Minnesota and Wisconsin Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists.
Super Lawyers, part of Thomson Reuters, is a peer-nominated, research-driven list that is published annually. The Super Lawyers list recognizes no more than five percent of practicing attorneys in each state, while the Rising Stars list highlights outstanding attorneys under 40 or with fewer than 10 years of legal experience—representing just 2.5% of attorneys statewide.
- Russell Nicolet, Personal Injury Attorney & Firm President
- John Spiten, Personal Injury Attorney & Partner
- Drew Epperly, Personal Injury Attorney & Partner
- Adam Nicolet, Personal Injury Attorney & Managing Partner
- Ben Nicolet, Of Counsel Attorney
- Lindsay Lien, Injury & Food Safety Attorney
- Ryan Muir, Personal Injury Attorney
- Markus Yira, Personal Injury Attorney
- Braxton Phillips, Personal Injury Attorney
- Ashley Rossman, Personal Injury Attorney
Russell Nicolet has maintained a steady presence on the Wisconsin Super Lawyers lists for years. His work as an attorney and as a leader continues to make a meaningful difference for communities across Wisconsin and the Midwest. Whether he’s helping a client recover what they deserve or guiding his namesake firm toward continued growth, his influence is widely felt, and he is honored by the continued recognition.
John Spiten is once again being honored by the Minnesota Super Lawyers Rising Stars List, coming as no surprise to his clients, colleagues, and industry peers. He provides skilled and attentive representation, driven to make a difference in the lives of injured Minnesotans. With previous experience working for insurance companies, Spiten has insight into how insurance adjusters try to undervalue claims, allowing him to stay several steps ahead of them.
Drew Epperly continues to be recognized by the Minnesota Rising Stars List and the Great Plains Rising Stars List. In his work, he makes it a priority to listen to his clients and understand the full extent of their stories. This enables a deeper level of trust, allowing him to build stronger cases that are more personalized to his clients' needs, wants, and worries. His dedication has helped transform Nicolet Law as a whole, from its expansion into North Dakota to the success of the Midwest Motorcycle Lawyers division of Nicolet Law.
Adam Nicolet made his debut on the Wisconsin Super Lawyers Rising Stars list in 2019, where he remained recognized until 2024 before moving up to the Super Lawyers list. He proudly serves his home state and home city, giving back to the communities that raised him. Nicolet is known for his attentive and determined representation.
Ben Nicolet has been recognized by the Wisconsin Super Lawyers Rising Stars list for the seventh straight year. For Nicolet, seeing the impact his efforts have on his clients’ lives is just part of what makes the work so fulfilling. He is licensed in both Minnesota and Wisconsin.
Lindsay Lien continues to be featured on both the Minnesota and Wisconsin Super Lawyers Rising Stars lists. Now in her eighth year of recognition in Minnesota and her ninth in Wisconsin, she only continues to hone the legal skills that have earned her praise and admiration. Not one to shy away from a complex case, Lien is ready to hold corporations accountable while providing much-needed emotional support to her clients.
Ryan Muir is continuing his streak of recognition on both the Minnesota and Wisconsin Rising Star lists. Muir is known for providing consummate advocacy, never taking for granted the trust that people place in him to protect their future. He knows that his clients are often going through some of the toughest times in their lives, and it’s just one of the reasons he fights so hard for their recovery.
Markus Yira first appeared on the Minnesota Super Lawyers Rising Stars list in 1998 and has been featured on Super Lawyers lists twenty times. He began a continuous streak on the Super Lawyers list in 2015. A board-certified trial specialist and former president of the Minnesota Association for Justice, Yira’s influence and advocacy are well known across Minnesota.
Braxton Phillips is making his debut on the Wisconsin Rising Stars list, and at Nicolet Law, we are proud to see him recognized. Whether you talk to his clients or his peers, it’s clear that Braxton’s work ethic is matched by his enthusiasm to help others.
Ashley Rossman is being recognized by the Wisconsin Super Lawyers Rising Stars list for the second year in a row. Her desire to serve others is evident in her work at Nicolet Law and her involvement in initiatives such as the Eau Claire County Bar Association Free Legal Clinic.
At Nicolet Law, we’re proud of the work these attorneys do, and we’re proud to see them recognized for it. They exemplify the mission of the firm, to stand up for individuals and families when they need it most.