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James C. Bocott graduated from the University of Nebraska College of Law in 1997, where he was a member of the college's National Trial Team. James is licensed to practice law in the State of Nebraska both at the State and Federal Levels and has argued numerous cases before the Nebraska Supreme Court. James is a member of the Nebraska State Bar Association, has served on various committees, and has served as Chairman of the Publications Committee since 2009. James is also a member of the Bankruptcy and Workers Compensation Sections of the Nebraska State Bar Association.. After graduation from law school James immediately began litigating criminal, divorce, and personal injury cases as an associate attorney in the North Platte, Nebraska, law firm formerly known as Ruff, Nisley and Lindemeier.. In 2001, James accepted an invitation to join the McCarthy Moore & Hall law firm (later McCarthy, Pederson, Moore & Bocott), where he was a Partner until leaving the firm in 2010. From 2001 to 2004, James was also the Chase County, Nebraska, Attorney, where he prosecuted criminal offenses and represented Chase County in numerous civil matters, including the issue of whether to grant a special use permit to a significant hog confinement facility.. In July of 2010, the Law Office of James C. Bocott, PC LLO, was formed in order to bring a more focused and specialized approach to a legal practice designed to: represent seriously injured people; represent injured workers; represent those burdened with overwhelming debt; and, represent people in various other civil legal disputes such as divorce, custody, breach of contract matters, and estate litigation.. James is a member of the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys and the Nebraska Association of Trial Lawyers, and regularly attends both State and National continuing legal education seminars, workshops and conferences to ensure a high level of competence in each practice area.. When not practicing law, James enjoys spending time with his family, serving his church, coaching his children's athletic teams and staying active and fit via adventure racing. James has been actively involved in the North Platte community and has served on the Board of the United Way (Chairman 2001 and 2002), has served on the American Red Cross Board of Directors from 2007 through 2009, and has coached and judge high school mock trial competitions. Further James has served as both an Elder and Deacon in his local church.

I'm the owner and managing partner of a small law firm with a primary office located in North Platte, Nebraska.  I have over 33 years of experience as a dedicated trial attorney representing both plaintiffs and defendants.  I'm also admitted to practice law in Colorado and Arizona.  Our goal at Elliott Law Office is to provide every client with personal and professional service and obtain the best possible results.  I've been married for 35 years and my wife and I have three sons.  In my spare time, I enjoy traveling, golfing, upland pheasant, and quail hunting.

Experienced Personal Injury attorney serving clients in North Platte and surrounding areas.

Experienced Personal Injury attorney serving clients in North Platte and surrounding areas.