Atty. Nicole M. Mailahn
Nicole Mailahn represents clients in several different areas of law, but works primarily in family law, custody, guardianships/conservatorships and workers’ compensation. In her family law practice, Nicole works with clients who have simple uncontested divorces to cases involving custody litigation, including requests to relocate to another state.
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Nicole M. Mailahn is a Partner based in Kearney, Nebraska, practicing at Jacobsen, Orr, Lindstrom & Holbrook, P.C., L.L.O.. They have 26+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2000. Their practice focuses on criminal defense, family law, workers comp, poa, and creditor rights. Admitted to practice in Nebraska (2000) and U.S. District Court, District of Nebraska (2000). Educated at University of Nebraska College of Law (J.D., 2000) and University of Nebraska at Kearney (B.S. Criminal, 1997). Active member of Nebraska State Bar Association Buffalo County Bar Association Nebraska Criminal Defense Attorneys Association. Serands clients in Kearney, NE and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Nicole Mailahn represents clients in several different areas of law, but works primarily in family law, custody, guardianships/conservatorships and workers’ compensation
- In her family law practice, Nicole works with clients who have simple uncontested divorces to cases involving custody litigation, including requests to relocate to another state
- She also assists clients enmeshed in domestic violence situations
- Nicole is well attuned to understand the underlying issues and motives involved in these types of cases
- In addition to the standard issues with custody, she also addresses the division of the assets and debts, as well as property issues implicated in divorce cases (e.g., tracing of premarital and nonmarital assets and debts, Grace awards, application of Van Newkirk exceptions, valuation of business entities)
- Nicole regularly assists clients dealing with relatives or close friends in need of assistance with their financial or medical needs by setting up a guardianship or conservatorship
- In this role, she is skilled in performing all primary and supplementary work involved, such as reaching out to medical providers to confirm the necessity of an appointment, as well as assisting with annual reporting and accounting that is court ordered after an appointment
- She regularly participates in guardianship/conservatorship training classes to answer questions newly appointed guardians and conservators may have
- In handling juvenile cases, she is often appointed Guardian Ad Litem, whose role is to protect the best interest of the child during the course of a juvenile legal proceeding
- Her passion for representing the best interests of minor children who have been either abused or neglected makes her dedication to and authority in this practice more effectual in bettering the interests of all involved
- Nicole also defends parents who have lost custody of their children due to alleged neglect or abuse allegations and works diligently with her clients so that their children can return to a safe home as quickly as possible
- At Jacobsen Orr, Nicole also serves as the primary attorney for workers’ compensation cases
- She has successfully handled several workers’ compensation trials in which her clients were awarded temporary total disability benefits, permanent disability benefits, payment of past and future medical expenses, attorney fees and vocational rehabilitation services
- Nicole has appeared in front of the workers’ compensation review panel and has also argued workers’ compensation cases to the Nebraska Court of Appeals and Supreme Court
- In addition, Nicole regularly deals with workers’ compensation questions posed by corporate clients
- Working on behalf of the employer, Nicole has drafted several stipulations and settlements resolving all claims on behalf of the employer and employee
- She has also defended employers that did not have the proper insurance coverage under the Workers’ Compensation Act
- She is adept in communicating with employees, employers and insurance companies to comply with the Workers’ Compensation Act, working to resolve disputes without initiating a lawsuit
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Nicole M. Mailahn's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Nicole M. Mailahn handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
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Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
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Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.
Nicole M. Mailahn is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Nebraska →
Nicole M. Mailahn is one of 33,188 poa attorneys indexed nationally. Browse poa attorneys in Nebraska →
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Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Nebraska
Practicing law in Nebraska. Legal matters in Nebraska are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Kearney are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Nebraska state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Nebraska brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Nebraska courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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