Atty. Nicole M. Mailahn

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.

Kearney Kearney 26 yrs experience 26 year
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About Nicole M. Mailahn at a glance

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

Practice Areas Explained

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.

Criminal Defense

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Family Law

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

Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.

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Power of Attorney

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Creditor Rights & Collections

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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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Nicole M. Mailahn

Where is Nicole M. Mailahn's law office located?
Nicole M. Mailahn's law practice is located in Kearney, Nebraska. The firm is Jacobsen, Orr, Lindstrom & Holbrook, P.C., L.L.O.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Nicole M. Mailahn handle?
Nicole M. Mailahn focuses on criminal defense, family law, workers comp, poa, creditor rights. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Nebraska.
How long has Nicole M. Mailahn practiced law?
Nicole M. Mailahn has 26+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2000.
Where did Nicole M. Mailahn go to law school?
Nicole M. Mailahn earned their education at (J.D., 2000); (B.S. Criminal, 1997).
How can I contact Nicole M. Mailahn for a consultation?
You can contact Nicole M. Mailahn directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.

Education

J.D.
University of Nebraska College of Law
- 2000
B.S. Criminal
University of Nebraska at Kearney
- 1997

Bar Admissions

Nebraska
Admitted: 2000
U.S. District Court, District of Nebraska
Admitted: 2000

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