Topic: Representing Clients with Diminished Capacity in Family Law

Navigating the challenges of representing clients with diminished capacity and maintaining a typical attorney-client relationship through the complexities of family law.

Speakers: Kevin Wetherille and Nicole Raebel

Kevin began working with Jaspers, Moriarty & Walburg during law school as a Law Clerk. After spending over 2 years clerking with Jaspers, Moriarty & Walburg, the firm hired Kevin as an associate following his admission to the bar in 2003. Kevin was named a shareholder in Jaspers, Moriarty & Walburg in 2007. Kevin became the firm CEO/Managing Partner in 2014. Currently, Kevin resides in Shakopee, Minnesota with his wife and their three children.

A significant portion of Kevin's practice is devoted to litigation in the areas of Civil Litigation, Probate Law, Family Law as well as more transactional areas of practice such as Estate Planning and Real Estate. Kevin has represented clients in settlement negotiations, alternative dispute resolution, trial, and appeals. Kevin’s ability to craft creative solutions based upon the facts of each case sets him apart from many other attorneys.

Kevin has also been appointed by local district court judges as a receiver, neutral personal representative in probate cases, guardian ad litem for litigants in family law cases and currently serves as the Scott County Veterans Treatment Court defense counsel.

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 and 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.

Remote attendance only.

• Member Cost: Free
• Non-Member Cost: $15

CLE credit has been applied for this session.

Please RSVP by June 8, 2025.

Sponsored by: Family Law Sectional

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Amanda Bean at amandab@hllawfirm.com.