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Meagher + Geer, P.L.L.P.Partner
Nicole L. Brand
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Nicole L. Brand

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33 S. 6th Street, Suite 4300, Minneapolis, MN 55402

Professional Liability - Health Care, Commercial Litigation and Life Sciences

About Nicole L. Brand

Nicole focuses her practice primarily on professional liability defense for healthcare providers, including physicians, dentists, chiropractors, nurses, and others, as well as long-term care litigation. She handles a wide variety of claims, including those alleging negligence and lack of informed consent, as well as claims involving health care providers in administrative proceedings before their respective licensing boards. Nicole has successfully represented clients in all phases of civil litigation, including dispositive motion practice, mediation, and at trial.

Nicole received her undergraduate degree from the University of Minnesota, Morris and her law degree from the University of South Dakota School of Law. She completed a one year clerkship with the Honorable Robert A. Amundson, South Dakota Supreme Court. She has earned Best Lawyers in America recognition in the area of medical malpractice defense. She is named by The Best Lawyers in America as its 2023 Minneapolis Medical Malpractice-Defendants “Lawyer of the Year.” Nicole is a member of the Minnesota Defense Lawyers Association and Minnesota Women Lawyers.

Outside the office, Nicole enjoys running, traveling, and spending time with family and friends.

Trials

•Washington County, MN
Court File No. 82-CV-21-2314
Claim(s) alleged: Allegations of negligent chiropractic treatment resulting in stroke.
Defense verdict, November 2022
•Ramsey County, MN
Court File No. 62-CV-16-2201
Claim(s) alleged: Allegations of negligent radiological care resulting in delay in breast cancer diagnosis.
Defense judgment, January 2018
•St. Louis County, MN
Court File No. 69DU-CV-15-2235
Claim(s) alleged: Allegations of negligent nursing care resulting in fall at hospital.
Defense verdict, February 2017
•Hennepin County, MN
Court File No. 27-CV-15-5269
Claim(s) alleged: Claimed death from colon cancer allegedly due to negligent care and treatment.
Defense judgment, May 2016
•Hennepin County, MN
Court File No. 27-CV-13-9898
Claim(s) alleged: Allegations of legal malpractice resulting in multi-million dollar loss.
Dismissal, March 2014
•Hennepin County, MN
Court File No. 27-CV-13-15652
Claim(s) alleged: Allegations of negligent nursing care resulting in fall in hospital.
Defense verdict, November 2014
•Dakota County, MN
Court File No. 19HA-CV-11-1110
Claim(s) Alleged: Allegations of fall on clinic premises.
Defense verdict, March 2012
•Hennepin County, MN
Court File No. 27-CV-11-17037
Claim(s) alleged: Allegations of sexual misconduct involving minor.
Defense judgment, September 2012
•Hennepin County, MN
Court File No. 27-CV-10-19094
Claim(s) Alleged: Allegations of negligent chiropractic treatment resulting in injury to hand.
Defense judgment, February 2012
•Binding Arbitration
Nursing Home Litigation
Claim(s) alleged: Allegations of misconduct resulting in alleged injury.
Defense verdict, May 2011
•Hennepin County, MN
Court File No. 27-CV-06-1446
Claim(s) alleged: Allegations of fall on hospital premises.
Defense verdict, 2007
•Beadle County, SD
Court File No. CIV 03-58
Claim(s) alleged: Allegations of delayed diagnosis and associated complications of bowel perforation post laparoscopic cholecystectomy.
Defense verdict, July 2007
•Kanabec County, MN
Court File No. 33-CV-05-61
Claim(s) alleged: Allegations of fall on hospital premises.
Defense judgment, October 2006
•Hennepin County, MN
Court File No. MP 04 7363
Claim(s) alleged: Allegations of negligent positioning for bone scan study resulting in injury to ankle.
Defense judgment, July 2005

Accolades

•Named The Best Lawyers in America 2023 Minneapolis Medical Malpractice-Defendants 'Lawyer of the Year'
•Selected for inclusion in The Best Lawyers of America in the area of Medical Malpractice Law-Defendants, 2022-2026
•Selected for inclusion in 'Minnesota's Top Lawyers' list in the area of Medical Malpractice, Minnesota Monthly, 2023
•Selected for inclusion in the Minnesota Super Lawyers list in the area of Personal Injury Medical Malpractice: Defense, Thomson Reuters, (only five percent of the lawyers in the state were selected), 2023-2025
•Recognized as a Rising Star, Thomson Reuters, 2005, 2008, 2009
•Symposium Editor, South Dakota Law Review

News

•Aug 21, 2025
Meagher + Geer congratulates its 23 attorneys recognized by Best Lawyers in 2026
•Jul 15, 2025
Meagher + Geer congratulates its 19 attorneys named to the 2025 Minnesota Super Lawyers and Rising Stars list
•Mar 17, 2025
Meagher + Geer congratulates its attorneys recognized in The Annual List of Top Women Attorneys 2025 published by Minnesota Super Lawyers

Events

•Feb 11, 2021
Webinar: Help I'm drowning! Stress and Balancing Life Webinar series designed for medical professionals hosted by North Dakota Hospital Association and South Dakota Association of Healthcare Organizations
•Jun 25, 2020
Webinar: Grievances and Complaints: Ensuring Hospital Compliance hosted by North Dakota Hospital Association Meagher + Geer is proud to be a sponsor of this webinar
•Apr 20, 2017
Presenter at Medical Malpractice Seminar, April 20, 2017

 

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Very professional, always kept me in the loop as to what was happening. Good communication skills.

Services

Areas of Law

  • Commercial Litigation
  • Other 2
    • Professional Liability - Health Care
    • Life Sciences

Practice Details

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    Zoom
    Skype
  • Firm Information
    Position
    Partner
    Firm Name
    Meagher + Geer, P.L.L.P.
  • Representative Cases & Transactions
    Cases
    Trials: Washington County, MN
    Court File No. 82-CV-21-2314
    Claim(s) alleged: Allegations of negligent chiropractic treatment resulting in stroke.
    Defense verdict, November 2022
    Ramsey County, MN
    Court File No. 62-CV-16-2201
    Claim(s) alleged: Allegations of negligent radiological care resulting in delay in breast cancer diagnosis.
    Defense judgment, January 2018
    St. Louis County, MN
    Court File No. 69DU-CV-15-2235
    Claim(s) alleged: Allegations of negligent nursing care resulting in fall at hospital.
    Defense verdict, February 2017
    Hennepin County, MN
    Court File No. 27-CV-15-5269
    Claim(s) alleged: Claimed death from colon cancer allegedly due to negligent care
    treatment.
    Defense judgment, May 2016
    Hennepin County, MN
    Court File No. 27-CV-13-9898
    Claim(s) alleged: Allegations of legal malpractice resulting in multi-million dollar loss.
    Dismissal, March 2014
    Hennepin County, MN
    Court File No. 27-CV-13-15652
    Claim(s) alleged: Allegations of negligent nursing care resulting in fall in hospital.
    Defense verdict, November 2014
    Dakota County, MN
    Court File No. 19HA-CV-11-1110
    Claim(s) Alleged: Allegations of fall on clinic premises.
    Defense verdict, March 2012
    Hennepin County, MN
    Court File No. 27-CV-11-17037
    Claim(s) alleged: Allegations of sexual misconduct involving minor.
    Defense judgment, September 2012
    Hennepin County, MN
    Court File No. 27-CV-10-19094
    Claim(s) Alleged: Allegations of negligent chiropractic treatment resulting in injury to h
    .
    Defense judgment, February 2012
    Binding Arbitration
    Nursing Home Litigation
    Claim(s) alleged: Allegations of misconduct resulting in alleged injury.
    Defense verdict, May 2011
    Hennepin County, MN
    Court File No. 27-CV-06-1446
    Claim(s) alleged: Allegations of fall on hospital premises.
    Defense verdict, 2007
    Beadle County, SD
    Court File No. CIV 03-58
    Claim(s) alleged: Allegations of delayed diagnosis
    associated complications of bowel perforation post laparoscopic cholecystectomy.
    Defense verdict, July 2007
    Kanabec County, MN
    Court File No. 33-CV-05-61
    Claim(s) alleged: Allegations of fall on hospital premises.
    Defense judgment, October 2006
    Hennepin County, MN
    Court File No. MP 04 7363
    Claim(s) alleged: Allegations of negligent positioning for bone scan study resulting in injury to ankle.
    Defense judgment, July 2005
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Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    1999, South Dakota
    2000, Minnesota
    2006, United States District Court, District of Minnesota
    2010, United States District Court, District of South Dakota
    Memberships

    Professional Affiliations

    •Minnesota State Bar Association
    •Minnesota Defense Lawyers Association
    •Medical Professional Liability Association
    •South Dakota Bar Association
    •Hennepin County Bar Association
    •Defense Research Institute (DRI)
    •Minnesota Women Lawyers

  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    University of South Dakota School of Law
    Class of 1998
    J.D.
    Other Education
    University of Minnesota
    Class of 1994
    B.A.

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    Yes, Nicole L. Brand is admitted to practice in Minnesota and South Dakota.
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    Nicole L. Brand is admitted to practice before the United States District Court for the District of Minnesota.
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    Meagher + Geer, P.L.L.P. has 89 attorneys at this location.
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    Nicole L. Brand attended University of South Dakota School of Law.
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    Meagher + Geer, P.L.L.P. was established in 1929.

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