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Jeffrey T. Palzer  is an attorney with the Omaha law firm of Kellogg & Palzer, P.C., where he practices in the areas of estate planning, elder law, probate, trust administration, small business planning and business law. He has worked in the areas of estate planning and elder law since 1994.   Jeff has presented at numerous seminars on estate planning, special needs trusts and elder law for groups including the Nebraska Association of Financial Planners, National Business Institute, and the Schools of Banking.

Jeff received a Bachelor of Science from University of Nebraska Omaha in 2010 and a Juris Doctor from Creighton University School of Law in 2013. While at Creighton Jeff worked in the university’s Milton R. Abrahams Legal Clinic where he represented and advised small businesses and non-profit organizations that serve low-income communities across Nebraska. He also gained criminal defense experience as a law clerk at the Douglas County Public Defender’s office while attending Creighton.. Jeff has practiced in the metro area representing clients in criminal, juvenile, family, probate, small business planning, and general litigation matters. Jeff’s practice focuses on criminal defense, family law, juvenile law, and general litigation.

Jeanne is excited to be a part of the Hightower Reff Law team in estate planning, business law and contracts. Jeanne began her career working in the real estate and contracts world as in-house counsel in the insurance and financial services industries. She has been licensed in Iowa since 2008 and Nebraska since 2016.. Jeanne was a member of the 2017-2018 Nebraska Bar Leadership Academy and is an active member of both the Nebraska and Iowa bars. She has served on the Board of Nebraska AIDS Project since 2020 and was the Treasurer of the Board for the organization in 2022.. In her off time, Jeanne enjoys spending time with her husband and two children. She loves cooking for family and friends, and planning travel to visit friends across the country.

Jacob (Jake) M. Steinkemper attended Arizona State University in 1992 on a baseball scholarship. During college Jake was drafted and played professional baseball. After a shoulder injury ended his playing career, he returned to ASU and earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1998. Jake went on to earn a Juris Doctorate in 2002 from Creighton University School of Law, and a Masters of Science in 2005 from New York University. He is admitted to the Nebraska Bar Association, the State Bar of Arizona, and a member of the Nebraska Association of Trial Attorneys. In 2012, Jake was named “Top 40 Under 40” by the National Trial Lawyers. His practice focuses on Workers’ Compensation and Personal Injury.

In 2012, the common goal of helping people with their personal legal needs brought me together with my law partner Tracy Hightower-Henne to form Hightower Reff Law.. A North Dakota native, I earned my Juris Doctorate degree from Creighton University School of Law in 2001, after graduating in 1997 from Creighton University with a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy. During my time at Creighton, I was captain of the women's rowing team and a member of the Gamma Phi Beta sorority.. Staying active in the legal community is important to me. I am a member of the Nebraska Women's Bar Association, Chair of the Nebraska State Bar Association's Juvenile Law Section, and is a former member of the Nebraska Bar Leadership Academy.. In 2015, I was honored to be published in the Nebraska Lawyer Magazine when I wrote about how the law led me to parenthood; Living at a Crossroads: My Experience as a Juvenile Court Attorney and Foster Parent, Nebraska Lawyer Magazine, September/October 2015.

If you face serious criminal charges, you need a lawyer who understands the court system where your case will be tried. When your future is at risk, the attorney who sits beside you can make the difference between an outcome you can live with and one that you can't.. I am Nebraska criminal defense lawyer Michael Stageman. I have handled thousands of criminal cases. I know what prosecutors need to put a case together. I also know how to take that case apart from a defense point of view. From my Headquarters in Omaha, I represent people throughout Nebraska who are looking for the highest possible level of defense.. Get in touch with us to set up a free consultation, or use the contact form at the bottom of this page to enquire whether our services are right for you.

I was born and raised in Omaha, NE which gives me a special appreciation and love for the city.. I attended Creighton University School of Law where I earned my law degree in 2009.  Having a passion for social work and helping others, I completed my graduate degree at Creighton University, earning my Master of Science in Negotiation and Dispute Resolution in 2011.  I believe this improved my skills to help clients works towards resolution without the sometimes scary and unpredictable nature of the court room.. My past experience was as an Associate Attorney with Hightower Law from July 2011 until January 2012, and I was also an Associate Attorney at Hightower Reff Law from January 2012 until October 2013.  In October 2013, I made the decision to open my own firm and Contryman Law and Mediation, LLC was born.  I have been a solo practioner since that time, and I have enjoyed the flexibility and ability to take on the type of cases I am truly passionate about.. I am a certified mediator through the Office of Dispute Resolution.  I have gained valuable experience in family law issues and mediation.  This experience has allowed me to effectively represent my clients and assist them through the legal process toward a successful resolution.. In my downtime, I enjoy reading, spending time with family and friends, and any and all outdoor activities.. Please contact me in order to discuss your legal needs.

I serve as the Executive Director of the Omaha Bar Association and am an attorney licensed to practice law in Nebraska (active license) and Iowa (inactive license). Before entering the legal profession, I worked as a political fundraiser in Washington, D.C.If you are interested in joining the Omaha Bar Association, I welcome speaking with you about the benefits of membership.

I represented the insurance companies and its insureds for over nine years.  accordingly, I know how insurance companies handle bodily injury cliams.  I have over nine years experience and am licensed to practice in iowa and Nebraska.  I have been involved in numerous high value cases.. I strive to keep my clients informed with all new developments in cases and give them an honest evalaution of thier claims.

I practiced criminal law in the Douglas County Nebraska Public Defender's Office from 2008-2018.  I am currently an attorney for the City of Omaha Prosecutors Office.

I moved to Omaha from the Seattle area in 2010 to attend Creighton Law School and fell in love with the area. When I'm not working most of the time is taken up by my 1 year old husky puppy.

I have successfully representing clients before the Social Security Administration since 1988.  I get the benefits that you have earned, and you deserve.

I have spent 18 years protecting the rights of those accused of crimes by our government.  I have successfully represented hundreds of persons accused of all varieties of criminal behavior, from homicide and felony assaults to misdemeanor offenses and everything in between.  I now focus on protecting the rights of those persons traveling the Interstate as they pass through Nebraska on their way home.

I have practiced in the state of Nebraska since 1972.  My focus is primarily personal injury and mass torts.  In personal injury we lean toward death cases.

I have been representing fathers in divorce, paternity and child custody matters for more than 20 years.  I am a former Marine who is willing to fight for your rights and protect your relationship with your children.

I have been fortunate to experience a diverse set of legal environments, including a government agency, small law firm, and large law firm. These experiences provide invaluable context to my current, and immensely enjoyable, role as in-house counsel to a Fortune 500 company.. My specialty is regulatory compliance in the financial services and health care industries. Of equal importance, I am friendly and responsive, and focus on establishing solid relationships.

I have been a criminal defense attorney for well over 23 years.  When I'm not in court I enjoy spending time with my wife and kids.  I am a Deacon in the Catholic Church, a Boy Scout leader and enjoy hiking, biking and Rugby.  I like to offer free legal advice to help you understand the case and normally answer my own phone.

I have a solo practice near downtown Omaha. It's easy to get to with lots of parking. My focus is on fincial difficulties that have impacted my clients but I also do family law, wills and probate

I handle VA disability claim appeals.. As a combat veteran, I've watched a lot of friends, comrades, and even some family members go through a whole lot, not only while in service but afterward.  It's a lucky thing that we have an organization as good as the Veterans Administration.  But, as good as it is, it has its faults and a lot of vets fall between the bureaucratic cracks.  It's my job to help them out and I'm very happy to do so.

I grew up on a dairy farm 30 miles northwest of Fremont, Nebraska. I am married and have two children and six grandchildren. At my church, I am the Treasurer, a member of the church council and its executive board, and I sing in the choir. I enjoy reading, traveling and people.

I grew up in Northeast Missouri and graduated from Truman State University in 2002. I attended law school in Vermillion, South Dakota. While in law school in interned at the Federal Public Defender in Omaha.. Upon graduation I accepted a position at the Public Defender's Office in Sioux Falls, SD. During my 6 years at that office, I handled thousands of cases ranging from traffic tickets to serious felonies.. I have filed numerous pre-trial motions to keep specific evidence out at trial with the most public one being in 2013 where a successful pre-trial motion kept the prosecutors from using the term "abusive head trauma" on a shaken baby case.. I have also had numerous trials, both jury and bench trials, with great outcomes.. As I handled more and more cases I realized that a "win" was not necessarily a not guilty verdict (although those are fantastic), but helping clients to make major life changes. I have been able to get clients through diversion programs where they are able to move forward to receive degrees or professional certificates, to one client even opening her own business.. Leaving that office was tough because of the relationships I had made, but being able to work for myself and to put more time into every case has been just as rewarding.

I grew up in a large family in Omaha Nebraska. I attended school in Omaha before heading to Lincoln for college. I returned to Omaha for law school and have been practicing in Nebraska and Iowa for the past 35 years.. I currently live on a small farm in Iowa.

I focus my practice on appeals and commercial trial litigation in state and federal courts in Nebraska, Iowa, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.. I have represented clients in commercial disputes at trial and on appeal in a wide range of disputes involving class actions, breach of contract, breach of fiduciary duty, corporate governance, agribusiness, tax appeals, product liability, and personal-injury defense, among others.

I enjoy dealing with my client's complex problems and always try to find the best possible resolution for what their individual situation requires. If you would like to discuss your legal situation, please call today.

I earned  my bachlor's degree from Peru State College in 2006 and my J.D. Degree from Creighton University School of Law in 2010. Throughout law school, I worked as a law clerk for a local law firm that practiced family and juvenile law. After successfully completing the Nebraska Bar, I began a solo career working in juvenile court and practicing family law. I believed that in starting my own practice, I could be more effective in helping people deal with family law issues. In 2012, I formed Oestmann Law P.C. L.L.O. to continue working in the areas of family and juvenile law.