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With nearly a decade of experience as an Omaha trial lawyer, Natalie has avidly represented clients against the most serious of felony charges, including first degree murder and drug cases, as well as for misdemeanor assaults and DUIs. She has successfully achieved victories in a number of trials, including verdicts of not guilty by reason of insanity. To that end, from her time as a public defender, Natalie has extensive experience in both trial and appellate litigation, having fought numerous cases all the way to the Supreme Court of Nebraska. She has had success in overturning Nebraska law in its highest court to the advantage of her client.. Natalie has also presented at numerous legal education seminars to fellow attorneys on a number of topics, including DNA interpretation and analysis of phone extractions, particularly cellular site location information. Natalie’s wide-ranging knowledge in forensics serves her clients in ensuring the best options are exhausted and available in each individual case.. Natalie’s background as an Omaha trial lawyer has created a framework for seeking justice for clients who have been injured in an accident or hurt at work.

When the future of your family is on the line, you want to find immediate and long-term solutions that work for you and the people you love.  Attorney Matt Higgins of Higgins Law, has earned an AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell, thanks to a career dedicated to serving families throughout Nebraska.. After 16 years as the highest rated attorney with Omaha's prestigious Cohen Vacanti Higgins Shattck, attorney Matt Higgins stated his own law firm in 2009.  Today, our practice is dedicated to helping clients with all the various legal concerns relating to divorce, paternity, support and all other aspects of family law.  Whether you are going through a divorce or are interested in a modification of your current agreement, we will listen to your concerns and find options tailored to fit your needs and bring the full force of Nebraska law skillfully to your defense.. An active member of the Omaha community for the last 25 years, attorney Matt Higgins made frequent TV and radio appearances as a legal commentator, and has become a fixture in the Omaha community.. As a former member of the United States Air Force SAC Elite Guard, attorney Matt Higgins is particularly sensitive to the needs and concerns of military families.  Matt Higgins possesses the technical skill to access the issues unique to divorcing military members.  Higgins Law handles military divorces, including overseas actions, and represents many families and individuals at Nebraska's own Offutt Air Force Base.

Todd Jeffers was born and raised in North Platte Nebraska.  After attending college at the University of Nebraska Lincoln he practiced law in his home town in Western Nebraska at a general practice law firm.  He then opened the Jeffers Law Firm in downtown Omaha.  He currently lives in Gretna but enjoys traveling throughout Nebraska for outdoor activities, such as boating and fishing at Lake McConaughy.  Todd prides himself in offering legal services throughout the entire state of Nebraska.

There is a reason I was nomiated one of the "10 Best" Attorneys for Nebraska by the American Institute of Family Law Attorneys in 2015.. Having worked directly with the Douglas County District Court judges for two years as their research attorney and having been the first chair attorney on hundreds of cases before the court at hearings and trials, I have both the research experience and courtroom experience background to advise my clients of their best options in their legal matters.  I know many of the Omaha-area attorneys and tailor my approach in trying to resolve each case by knowing how best to work with opposing counsel to get the best results for my clients.  If we can't resolve a matter, I'm ready to fight and have previously argued up to and before the Nebraska Supreme Court.

The ultimate goal of my practice is to provide cost effective solutions in the most efficient possible manner.

Stephanie Costello is a stalwart defender of Veterans’ rights. A strong believer that kindness and practicing law go hand-in-hand, Stephanie provides Veterans with the legal firepower they need to get the VA disability compensation to which they’re entitled. An outstanding orator who’s known for commanding the courtroom, Stephanie brings compassion and justice back into the lives of Veterans who have been wrongfully denied disability benefits by the Department of Veterans Affairs.. As a woman who knows the importance of strong relationships, Stephanie treats her veteran clients like her own family, ensuring they’re heard, seen, cared for, and justly defended. Although Stephanie hasn’t served overseas herself, she sees her work as an attorney as another way to fight for our great country, protecting the mothers, fathers, sons, and daughters who have put their lives on the line to protect us at home.

Specializing in appeals, briefs, and legal research.

R.J. (Randy) Stevenson, a Fellow in the College of Labor and Employment Lawyers, represents employers in all aspects of labor relations and employment law.  He provides counsel and litigation for issues involving workplace safety and health (including proceedings before the Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission), wrongful discharge, discrimination, sexual harassment, whistleblower, labor-management (including union organizing campaigns, unfair labor practice charges, labor negotiations, arbitrations, and proceedings before the National Labor Relations Board), and wage/hour matters.  Randy is a partner and Chair of the firm's Labor, Employment and Employee Benefits Law Group.. Randy has been "AV" rated by Martindale-Hubbell since 1998.  Since 2003 he has been selected by his peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America in the fields of Employment Law and Labor Law.  He has also been included in Great Plains Super Lawyers since 2009 and Chambers USA (Band 1 - Labor & Employment) since 2004.  He is a past Chair of the Nebraska State Bar Association’s Labor Relations and Employment Law Section.  Additionally, he has served on the boards of numerous community, professional, civic and church groups and has been an Adjunct Faculty member at Creighton University’s School of Law.

Prior to attending law school, Hannah graduated Phi Beta Kappa and with High Distinction from the University of Nebraska Lincoln, with a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology and minors in Humanities in Medicine and Gerontology.. Before pursuing law school, Hannah clerked for Dornan Law Team for two years—providing her with vast experience in family law, criminal defense, civil litigation, probate, juvenile, and appellate matters. In 2022, she graduated cum laude from Creighton University, where she received certification in litigation, was inducted into Phi Delta Phi honors society, was on the Dean’s List, and was awarded membership to the Order of the Barristers—a national honors society awarding 10 graduating students for demonstrating exceptional skill in trial advocacy, oral advocacy, and brief writing.. During her time at Creighton, Hannah was active in trial team, competitive arbitration, and national moot court. She was the regional champion at the Duberstein 7th Circuit Moot Court Competition, where she successfully advocated an appellate bankruptcy case amongst a litany of sitting federal judges from the 7th Circuit. She was also the regional champion in the Midwest ABA National Arbitration Competition.. Given Hannah’s social-science background, she has a natural ability to make a personal connection with every individual she encounters. Her affability and compassion drive her desire to make each and every client feel supported and heard.

Patrick is an attorney who has been in practice since 1995, operating his own law firm based in Omaha, and service the needs of eastern Nebraska. His practice areas have focused on family law, criminal defense, juvenile law, estate planning, and Native American law.. Patrick has also worked in Indian Country since 1995, serving as public defender for the Winnebago Tribe and the Omaha Tribe. Since 2003, Patrick has served as a judge for the Winnebago Tribal Court, and as chief judge since 2010. Patrick also served as the chief judge of the Ponca Tribal Court from 2014 to 2020.. In addition to his private practice and his service to the Winnebago Tribe, Patrick has been an adjunct professor at the Creighton University School of Law, teaching Native American Law to second- and third-year law students on a bi-annual basis since 2012. Patrick is also a faculty member of the Nebraska Victim Advocate Academy held in Omaha.. From 2015 to 2019, Patrick was appointed as defense counsel to the District Six Adult Drug Court based in Blair, Nebraska. In this role, Patrick advocates on behalf of participants in the Drug Court, being their voice and protecting their interests as they work towards achieving a sober life through the structure of the Drug Court process.. Patrick is a member of the Nebraska Supreme Court Commission on Children in the Courts, a statewide body working to improve the service provided to vulnerable children and families in the justice system. He has served on numerous subcommittees of the Commission, and is the chair of the Tribal-State Collaboration subcommittee. Patrick also served as president of the Omaha Barristers in 2012.. From 2016 to 2017, Patrick also served as the Authorized Attorney for child support in Washington County. In that role, Patrick represented the State of Nebraska and assisted in the establishment, modification, and enforcement of child support.. Patrick is a 1994 graduate cum laude of Creighton University School of Law, and a 1991 graduate magna cum laude of the University of Nebraska-Omaha with a BSBA in Economics.. Outside of his legal practice, Patrick is a sportswriter covering Nebraska football for his website, The Double Extra Point. He resides in Omaha with his wife, Mary Beth, their two boys Talik and Trenel, their dog and three cats. He is an active member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church of Millard.

Mykaylan Burner is a dedicated Personal Injury Attorney at Berry Law, driven by a strong desire to advocate for individuals who are navigating difficult and emotional circumstances. With a background rooted in community service and public advocacy, Mykaylan is committed to providing compassionate and effective representation to personal injury clients. She graduated from Creighton University School of Law in May 2024 and was admitted to the Nebraska State Bar and the Nebraska District Court in September 2024.

Ms. McChesney's zeal for the law has spanned over twenty years. Prior to attending law school she worked under numerous Nebraska County and District Court Judges, giving her a birds eye view of court proceedings. Andrea has a passion for helping clients through the legal process. Having firsthand personal knowledge herself - she gets it. After witnessing, what she felt were unfair and one-sided parenting agreements, decisions contrary to the best interests of the children involved; Andrea went to law school with one goal in mind - helping families through this highly emotional time and working fervently for equal parenting for dads and moms.. Andrea is also licensed in the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska and Ponca Tribe of Nebraska.

Mr. Slowiaczek is an experienced trial lawyer who has devoted most of his career to family law. He is recognized as one of the leading family law lawyers in the country. He is the President of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers. The AAML is a national organization of lawyers who promote professionalism and excellence in the practice of family law. Mr. Slowiaczek is a Fellow in the International Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, the AAML and the Nebraska State Bar Foundation. He is also a Diplomate of the American College of Family Trial Lawyers. He has been listed in The Best Lawyers in America for over 15 years and was designated as the Omaha Family Law Lawyer of the Year in 2009 and 2016. Mr. Slowiaczek is listed in the Great Plains Superlawyers.. With over 40 years of family law experience, Mr. Slowiaczek brings a significant depth and breadth of expertise to the firm’s clients.. Mr. Slowiaczek graduated from Briar Cliff College, Sioux City, Iowa, in 1971 and received his Juris Doctor degree from Creighton University School of Law in 1973.

Mike Wilson has devoted his career to protecting his clients, whether those clients have been charged with a crime or have been damaged by either negligence or intentional bad acts. Mike represents clients in criminal trials in both the State and Federal Courts, defending clients charged with everything from misdemeanors to murder. Of note are Mike’s results in the field of criminal appellate and postconviction practice, where he has obtained new trials for clients convicted of serious felonies, including both attempted murder and first-degree murder. Mike has argued many of these appeals before the Nebraska Supreme Court, the Nebraska Court of Appeals, and the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals. As a member of the Nebraska’s Regional Advisory Board for the Midwest Innocence Project, he works to obtain and support the exoneration and release of individuals wrongfully convicted in the Midwest.. Mike earned his B.S. from the University of Nebraska at Lincoln before accepting an academic merit scholarship to attend the Michigan State University College of Law, where he graduated in 2005 with Honors. While in law school, Mike served as a law clerk to the Hon. William Whitbeck, Chief Judge of the Michigan Court of Appeals, and as an Associate Editor of the Michigan State Law Review. Prior to joining the firm, Mike worked as the Executive Director of First Defense Legal Aid and as an appeals attorney at the Chicago branch of the Office of the Illinois State Appellate Defender, where he argued felony appeals before the Illinois Appellate Court.. In late 2009, Mike returned to his hometown of Omaha where he joined the firm of Schaefer Shapiro LLP. There, Mike honed his trial skills and gained experience in civil litigation, including civil rights and injury cases. In addition to winning new trials for clients appealing their felony convictions, Mike regularly obtained favorable results defending against criminal prosecutions at the trial level, including dismissals of drug cases and DUIs following successful motions to suppress evidence.. When he is not working hard for his clients, Mike enjoys coaching soccer and softball, attempting to play golf, and taking down the occasional pot in a friendly poker game.

Lisa M. Gonzalez is an attorney at Johnson and Pekny. She focuses on juvenile and family law, and is an experienced and knowledgeable advocate for her clients. Prior to working at Johnson and Pekny, Lisa maintained her own law practice, assisting hundreds of clients with family law matters.

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.

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.

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.

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

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 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 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 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 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.