Nicholas Adkins

Nick Adkins is an associate attorney at Mueller Schmidt Mulholland & Cooling. His practice focuses on workers’ compensation, employment discrimination, social security disability and elder law issues. A driven advocate, his strength lies in his ability to comprehensively analyze and understand complex legal issues and convey this information to the client. An effective communicator, he can answer your questions and find the best way to meet your goals.

Prior to joining the firm as an associate attorney, Nick was the law clerk for two years as he pursued his law degree. He worked closely with Dustin, Tom, and Rick during this time and they shared their knowledge and experience with him. He graduated from Drake Law School with the distinction of highest honors in 2020. While at Drake, he worked as a Student Attorney in the Drake Elder Law Clinic. During his time in the clinic, he dealt with issues such as opening and closing probate estates, creating inter vivos trusts, wills, and power of attorneys when necessary. Nick was also awarded Excellence For the Future Awards for his performance in his Workers’ Compensation and Employment Law classes at Drake.

When he’s not in the office, Nick likes to spend time with his family. Their hobbies include attending farmers’ markets and art festivals around Des Moines. He unwinds by exercising and landscaping around the house.