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Katie Vogel’s commitment to both excellence and advocacy on behalf of Nebraska families is longstanding.. After growing up in Gretna, Katie’s academic career was filled with honors, starting with the University of Nebraska Honors Program. She studied English, biology, and psychology, graduating with honors. While at the University of Nebraska College of Law, Katie was a member of the Nebraska Law Review and the Order of the Coif national legal honor society. She was awarded the Burton Award for Legal Achievement for distinguished legal writing for her published work on the legal analysis of the rights of parents. Katie’s writing has been published in Nebraska Lawyer and Nebraska Law Review.. Katie graduated law school in 2008 with high distinction. She was a judicial clerk for the Justice William Connolly of the Nebraska Supreme Court before launching her career in private practice with a focus on serving families and businesses. In addition to her experience in divorce and family law, Katie has extensive expertise in estate and gift planning, probate and estates, and trust administration. She is also experienced in advising business clients on issues from operations to the division of business assets upon the dissolution of a business or relationship.. Katie is a committed listener for her clients and for causes. When you experience Katie’s calm presence, you know it comes from her knowledge, her experience, and her wholehearted commitment to excellence at every step of the process. Because she hears what matters most to you, Katie is a powerfully effective voice in the courtroom.. Katie is an active member of the Nebraska State Bar association, past chair of the Women and the Law section and now serving on the executive committee of the Real Estate, Tax, and Probate section. Katie is also admitted to the United States District Court and the 8th Circuit Court of Appeals.. Katie’s concern for families is also reflected in her years of public service and community involvement. She has served as a member of the board of directors for Family Services, PAC2Daycare, and Capital Humane Society. She is a graduate of Leadership Lincoln and a former CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate) volunteer on behalf of abused and neglected children.

Kate represents clients in divorces that are complex-legally, financially and emotionally. She has handled hundreds of divorce matters, taking pride in applying a custom approach to every case. Every divorce is different, and she does not apply a once-size-fits-all philosophy. Through years of dispute resolution training, Kate has develop of deep understanding of conflict-how to avoid it, and how to confront it. She will work with you to understand you goals to develop solutions that are productive, healthy and just.

Karen Nelson is an accomplished attorney at Carlson & Burnett, LLP with more than two decades of experience. She primarily handles cases involving juvenile law, family law, adoptions, and criminal law. Prior to joining the firm, she worked in private practice. She earned her law degree from Creighton University School of Law, where she graduated cum laude. After graduation. She served as the Deputy Douglas County Attorney for eight years. In this capacity, she prosecuted a number of complex criminal law cases and gained valuable appellate experience. She is admitted to practice in Nebraska and the U.S. Supreme Court, and is a member of the Nebraska Bar Association and the Omaha Bar Association.

Justin is an experienced trial attorney and has argued cases before the Nebraska Court of Appeals and to the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Nebraska.   Justin has authored a number of briefs in support of arguments made to the Nebraska Court of Appeals and the Nebraska Supreme Court on behalf of the Firm.

Julia K. Palzer was admitted to the Nebraska Bar in September of 2001 upon graduating, Cum Laude, from Creighton University School of Law and is a fellow of the Nebraska State Bar Association's Leadership Academy. After serving as Dean of Admissions, Assistant Director of Career Services and External Relations, and teaching Legal Writing and Lawyering Skills at Creighton University School of Law, she is now practicing law with her husband, Jeffrey T. Palzer. Her practice areas of focus include: Estate Planning, Probate and Estate Administration, Trusts, and Wills. Julia has been and continues to be active serving her community through past board membership for Essential Pregnancy Services, the National Board of Catholic Engaged Encounter, and the School Board of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School in Omaha and currently is President of the Serra Club of West Omaha and an Executive Committee Member of the Women and the Law Section of the Nebraska State Bar Association.

Joshua Yambor is a Midwesterner at heart, embracing the values of hard work and a commitment to his word and his clients. Born and raised in Omaha, Nebraska, Yambor began attending Creighton Bluejays basketball games with his Navy Veteran father as a child. He’s now a season ticket holder and hopes to pass the same principles of duty, honor, and family instilled by his father in his own children and in his daily practice as a personal injury attorney at Berry Law.. “Most clients have never been through a serious injury case before, and the traumatic event followed by a complex legal process can be daunting. At the end of the day, I want my clients to know that I’m not only looking out for their wellbeing, but I’m always going to help them do what is best for their present and future interests.”

Joseph L. Howard is proud to be a partner in Dornan Law Team. He strives to provide his clients with the strongest representation based in law and ethics. As a young attorney he sought to represent those whose voices were not being heard. Years later his focus has not wavered. He is honored as one of the “Top 100 Trial Lawyers” by The National Trial Lawyers, is currently serving as the Treasurer to the Nebraska Criminal Defense Attorneys Association and is a member of the National Bar Association.

Joining my father at the Knowles Law Firm in 1981, I have over 35 years of experience in the field of personal injury law. Today, our family owned and operated law firm has been serving the surrounding Omaha community for three generations. If you have been injured due to the negligence of another, contact our office today for a free consultation and see how you can put our knowledge to work for you.

Joining my father and uncle at Knowles Law Firm in 2011, I am part of the three generations of experience that our firm has to offer in the field of personal injury law. Specializing in the practice areas of wrongful death, car accidents, dog bites, and product liability, our firm will fight tirelessly for our clients until they can get the best compensation possible. Contact our office to set up a free consultation with myself or one of our experienced team members today.

John N. Massih is an Elder Law, Estate Planning, and Real Estate Attorney with a multi-state practice that serves clients in Nebraska, Connecticut, Iowa, and New York. Attorney Massih is the owner of Massih Law, LLC, and he lectures locally and nationally on Elder Law, Estate Planning, and Real Estate Law. He has been recognized by his peers as a “Rising Star” in the Connecticut “Super Lawyers” listings in 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, and 2019, and was also recognized in the November 2015 edition of Greenwich Magazine as one of the best lawyers practicing in Fairfield County, Connecticut.

John F. Carroll's health care journey started in 1987 as a medic in the United States Air Force, and continued as a Medical Assistant caring for people with HIV/AIDS in the 90s, and as a Registered Nurse starting in 2001.  He graduated from Creighton University School of Law in 2005.. As a nurse-attorney, John has a unique blend of skills, passion, and intuition that allows him to find the answers that so many injured by medical malpractice seek. If you have medical malpractice questions, Mr. Carroll will help you find the answers.

John A. Kinney is a partner with KINNEY MASON, P.C., L.L.O. a boutique litigation/divorce and small business law firm that offers legal services to individual and business clients in Omaha, Nebraska (). John attended Boston College, where he obtained his Bachelor’s Degree (cum laude) in 1989 (English and Political Science). He attended DePaul University College of Law, Chicago, Illinois, where he obtained his Juris Doctorate Degree in 1994. Mr. Kinney has been the principal litigator in jury trials in both federal and state courts. He has represented individual clients in divorces, civil litigation, personal injury cases, privacy cases, contract disputes and commercial law matters. Mr. Kinney has been a fellow with the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers since 2007 and presented on the topic of cell phone privacy during the Chicago national meeting of the AAML in 2017 and on the issue of spousal wiretapping and privacy to the Oregon State Bar in 2018. Mr. Kinney is one of the only lawyers who has ever successfully obtained a money judgment in a wiretap case involving spouses or former spouses.

Jim is the founder and president of the Estate Planning Law Group of Blazek & Gregg, P.C., L.L.O., a unique law firm that devotes its practice to Estate Planning, which includes wills, trusts, edler law, Ag estate planning, and estate administration.  The firm serves clients throughout Nebraska and Iowa.  Jim is an Omaha native.  He graduated from the University of Nebraska at Lincoln in 1978 with a B.S. in Business Administration and concentrated in Finance.  Jim received his Juris Doctor degree from Creighton University School of Law in 1981.  In 1982 he was admitted to practice before the United States Tax Court.  He has been assisting clients with their Estate Planning and Business Planning needs for thirty-seven years.  Jim is a member of Wealth Counsel, the Omaha Estate Planning Council, the Esperti Peterson Institute, and the Nebraska Bar Association.  He has received the designation of Advanced Wealth Strategies Planner from the Esperti Peterson Institute in 2002.  Jim has received a Martindale Hubbell Peer review rating of VERY HIGH in Legal Ability and Ethical Standards.. For many years, Jim has helped train accountants, insurance professionals, and other attorneys in Estate Planning and Business Planning strategies.  He has a special interest in helping farm families preserve their farms.  He is co-author of Estate Planning for Farmers and Ranchers (2014) and (2013), Estate and Tax Planning for Qualified Retirement Plans and IRAs in Nebraska (2002), Limited Partnerships and Limited Liability Companies (1999), How to Draft Wills and Trusts in Nebraska (1996), and Elder Law-Taking Control (1995), all published by the National Business Institute.  In addition, he is contributing author for Generations-Planning Your Legacy (1998), Giving: Philanthropy for Everyone (2002), and Love, Money, Control: Reinventing Estate Planning (2004), all published by the Esperti Peterson Institute.  Jim serves as a Forum Moderator for Omaha Christian Business Men's Connection and on the Board of Omaha Youth for Christ.

Jim Harris is engaged primarily in the practice of Personal Injury and Worker's Compensation litigation, including serious industrial, construction and truck accidents, defective and dangerous products, injuries to children, nursing home injuries, and legal malpractice. He represents clients suffering from serious and catastrophic injuries such as quadriplegia, paraplegia and other severe spinal conditions, amputations, burns and traumatic brain injuries.

Jerry Sena has specialized in criminal defense for more than 15 years.  No matter what criminal charges you are facing, it is important to have an attorney on your side with knowledge of court procedures in your jurisdiction as well as experience working with the area judges and prosecutors. Jerry has taken the time to learn the local court systems and has experience with local prosecutors, so he can skillfully navigate your case through the legal process.Jerry will take the time to learn your story and thoroughly examine the prosecution's evidence against you in order to build the strongest case strategy possible on your behalf. Whenever possible, he try to resolve cases outside of court through negotiation.However, if this is not possible in your case we will vigorously advocate for your best interests in court.Jerry is a member of the Nebraska and Omaha Bar Associations and a member of the Nebraska Criminal Defense Attorneys Association.

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.

Jacquelyn E. Warren is a highly regarded attorney who joined Slowiaczek Alberts & Whelan in 2022. Jacquelyn’s practice focuses on family and domestic relations matters, including divorce, parenting plan and child support issues, as well as post-decree matters such as modifications.. Jacquelyn embodies the perfect combination of experience, compassion, and strong advocacy. Whether she is advocating for a client in a trial for a high conflict case or negotiating a smart settlement in mediation, her clients know she keeps their best interests at the forefront of her strategy. Her compassionate yet no-nonsense approach makes her who you want on your side when what matters most to you is at stake.. Jacquelyn earned her Bachelor of Science in Business Administration at the University of Nebraska at Omaha in 2012 and her Juris Doctor degree from Creighton University School of Law in 2016. In 2022, Jacquelyn completed the Leadership Academy through the Nebraska State Bar Association. Jacquelyn also attended the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers Institute for Family Law Associates in 2023.

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, Nebraska and love living here. I left for a little while to attend law school at the University of Kansas and practiced law in Kansas for a couple years. Since moving back with my family, I have practiced in the area of civil litigation (including all manner of lawsuits, from business disputes to personal injury to employment cases), had the opportunity to try multiple cases in Nebraska courts, and argue before the Nebraska Supreme Court (and even win there!).. I enjoy being active in the Omaha community. One of the best parts of being an attorney is meeting so many great people in Omaha and having the chance to help individuals and businesses solve their problems in the quickest and most efficient way possible.

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 represent individuals, partnerships, and corporations in complex commercial and contractual disputes.