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Tracy Hightower-Henne focuses her practice on honesty and professionalism and providing an aggressive defense for every client. If you’re in need of a professional and tough defense, call for an initial consultation.. Tracy Hightower-Henne received her J.D. and LL.M. (Master of Laws) in Taxation from Thomas M. Cooley Law School in Lansing, Michigan in 2007. During law school, she was an associate member of the Journal of Practical and Clinical Law and served as Business Editor for two years. After passing the bar, she took a position at a local Fortune 500 company doing tax work in their Exams and Appeals group. She protested the IRS’s positions on complex tax matters.. Tracy voluntarily left the corporate world to pursue her passion of helping people and their specific individual needs. Tracy focuses on honesty and professionalism in every case and believes everyone deserves a good defense.. Education. LL.M. in Taxation, Thomas M. Cooley Law School, Lansing, MI ., Thomas M. Cooley Law School, Lansing, MI 2007B.A. Business Administration – Management, Doane College, Crete, NE 2004. Bar and Court Admissions. State of Nebraska, 2008United States District Court, District of Nebraska, 20085th Circuit Court of Appeals7th Circuit Court of Appeals8th Circuit Court of AppealsApproved by the Nebraska Supreme Court as Guardian Ad Litem in Juvenile Court. Professional Activities. Active Member, Nebraska State Bar Association, 2008-presentMember, Omaha Bar Association 2008-presentVolunteer Attorney, Nebraska Innocence Project, 2009-present. Executive Director of the Nebraska Innocence Project, 2013-2018. President, Nebraska Innocence Project, 2011-2013Treasurer, Nebraska Innocence Project, 2009-2011Robert M. Spire Inns of Court 2010-present. Active Member, Nebraska Women’s Bar Association, 2008-present. President, Nebraska Women’s Bar Association, 2010-2013. Secretary, Nebraska Women’s Bar Association, 2009-2010. Member, Omaha Chamber of Commerce 2010-present. Contact Hightower Reff Law. 10110 Nicholas, Suite 102Omaha, NE 68114. P:F:. E:. Hightower Reff Law accepts cash, check and VISA/Mastercard and Discover card payments.

Teaching high school and coaching young athletes, David Pontier experienced firsthand how families are impacted when there is a separation, a divorce, or a move to a new home. When he decided to pursue a career in law, helping people who were struggling was his motivation, and family law was his dedicated focus.. “When people are at the roughest point in their lives, they deserve top-notch advocacy together with a shoulder to lean on,” David said when asked why being a family law lawyer inspired his commitment.. David received his law degree with highest distinction from the University of Nebraska College of Law. In addition to being a Marvin & Virginia Schmid Honor Scholar, he was the recipient of the Best Oral Advocate Award, and attorney advocate national champion and mediation national runner-up in the International Academy of Dispute Resolution National Competition, and earned multiple CALI Excellence for the Future Awards.  David received his Bachelor of Science degree magna cum laude from the University of Nebraska at Omaha.. David was an executive editor of the Nebraska Law Review. He authored Tie Goes to the Primary Caregiver: The Misapplication of the Primary-Caregiver Preference in  Rommers v. Rommers and Child Support Guidelines in 50 State Statutory Surveys. He has been admitted to the prestigious international Order of the Coif.. At the end of the day, David believes that doing as much as he can for you during perhaps the most challenging time of our life is as fulfilling as work can be.

Sarah Hart received her law degree from Creighton University School of Law in 2014 and is licensed to practice law in the State of Iowa and the State of Nebraska. Sarah maintains a practice which includes, but it not limited to Criminal Defense, OWI/DUI Defense, Civil Litigation, Juvenile & Family Law, Personal Injury, and Wills and Estate Planning.. Sarah is originally from Gainesville, Georgia, a small suburb of Atlanta. Prior to joining Reisinger Booth & Associates, Sarah worked for several prosecutors in Omaha, Nebraska and worked at Creighton University’s Milton R. Abrahams Legal Clinic focusing on civil litigation. Sarah also worked for a small firm in Iowa focusing on criminal defense and family law. Sarah is a member of the American Bar Association, the Nebraska Bar Association, the Omaha Bar Association and the Iowa Bar Association.

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.

Omaha attorney Brad Marsicek came to Goosmann Law Firm with a distinguished and diverse background of transactional and litigation legal experience that allows him to be one of the go-to Nebraska and Iowa divorce, child custody, and litigation attorneys in the Omaha area.. Brad’s legal experience spans beyond divorce/custody litigation into general civil litigation, real estate, insurance law, and alternative-dispute resolution/mediation.. Brad brings honest advice and a straightforward approach to each case. He ensures that each client’s case starts with an in-depth discussion of the client’s goals and needs, which allows him to develop the best legal plan and strategy to meet the case objectives. Throughout the progression of each case, Brad consistently keeps his clients updated with the case status and he is always evaluating the case strategy as developments occur during the litigation process. Brad firmly believes that his clients should always have direct access to their attorney and up-to-date information on their case. Brad prides himself on maintaining this practice model.. Over the past 15 years Brad has helped business owners and professionals in legal matters, with a special focus on representing those clients seeking to preserve their parental rights or assets in divorce. He understands that his clients have worked hard to build their family, career, and/or businesses and he works diligently to protect what his clients have built so that their outcome is equitable and fair once their case is final.. Brad has an intricate understanding of the litigation process and knowledge of the local judges. He brings a business acumen and a better understanding of financial affairs of higher income clients that benefits all his clients going through the divorce process.Brad’s mediation practice utilizes his straight-forward approach and his experience as a family law litigator to provide a neutral, unbiased, and comprehensive approach to mediation. Brad’s goal in mediation is always to help people reach a less expensive and mutually beneficial agreement outside of court. By reaching agreements outside of court, Brad can help mediation clients craft an agreement that meets both party’s needs, as opposed to having a Court order imposed on them that often meets no one’s needs. The resulting mediated agreements tend to be more durable, lead to less animosity between ex-spouses, and in turn, lead to less future litigation than the alternative Court-drafted parenting plans and agreements.. Brad’s mediation services include parenting plans in divorce and child custody cases and financial mediations for the more complex cases. He also provides collaborative divorce services by facilitating divorce agreements and drafting of necessary paperwork that reflects a jointly negotiated agreement between spouses outside of the courtroom.. Prior to joining Goosmann Law Firm, Brad was the lead litigator for a national-based law firm, and he has handled hundreds of contested divorce and custody cases across Nebraska and Iowa. Brad has extensive trial experience, having litigated 40+ domestic bench trials and has defended and advocated for clients through hundreds of contested hearings. He was elected by his peers as a Super Lawyers Rising Star in 2017 and 2020. He is a graduate of the prestigious ABA/NITA (National Institute for Trial Advocacy) Family Law Advocacy Course in Boulder, Colorado and the Nebraska Mediation Association Basic and Family Law Mediation Courses.. Whether you are looking to have to an amicable resolution in a divorce mediation or seeking justice in your civil litigation matter, Brad Marsicek is ready to be the vigilant ally at your side.

My goal for every case – no matter how complex – is to make the divorce process direct, efficient and easy to understand.. For the past 13 years, I have represented parents, business owners and high-net-worth individuals in hundreds of divorce cases. I have navigated the most complex legal issues in divorce, including changes to final property judgments, allegations of fraud, and contentious multi-year custody litigation. I was the first lawyer to enter a limited-appearance in any case in the state of Nebraska.. My clients benefit from my passion for technology and innovation. I apply tools that save time, money and aggravation. I created the Nebraska Child Support Calculator, a piece of software used by more than 1,000 Nebraska lawyers and judges. In the courtroom, I manage thousands of pages of exhibits from my MacBook, while many opponents lug boxes of documents.. I frequently speak on legal technology and family law. I provide annual training for the Nebraska State Bar Association on new case law and trends, and I have testified on family law issues before the Nebraska Legislature.

Michael is originally from Delhi, Iowa, a small town located on the Eastern side of the state 40 miles west of the Illinois border. Michael is the last of four children and only son born to John and Lois Sands. Along with his sisters, Angela, Amy, and Jennifer, he attended Maquoketa Valley High School. While in school, he played football, basketball, track, and golf. During the summer when he wasn’t working construction, he enjoyed boating with his friends on Lake Delhi. After high school, Michael went to The University of Iowa where he graduated with his Bachelor of Arts majoring in Political Science.. Upon completion of undergraduate school, Michael attended Creighton University to obtain his Juris Doctor and Masters in Business Administration. While attending Creighton, Michael worked as a clerk under Matthew Wilber and Jon Jacobmeier at the Pottawattamie County Attorney’s Office in Council Bluffs, Iowa and later under Donald Kleine and Brenda Beadle at the Douglas County Attorney’s Office in Omaha, Nebraska. His first job out of graduate school was working as an Assistant Deputy Juvenile County Attorney with the Douglas County Attorney’s Office. After working as a prosecutor, Michael left to serve as a Senior Claims Counsel for a national title underwriter.. In 2011 Michael started his own private practice, which would form the basis for Sands Wegner, PLC and . In addition to being a founding partner and co-owner, Michael is a member of:. Iowa State Bar AssociationNebraska State Bar AssociationOmaha Bar AssociationUnited States Federal Court of Iowa – Northern and Southern DistrictsUnited States Federal Court for the District of Nebraska. Outside of the office, Michael enjoys spending his free time with his wife, Tara, his sons, William and Henry, his daughter, Caroline,  his dog, Jules and the family cats June and Georgia.  He is an avid sports fan and enjoys watching sports with his friends and family. He also enjoys golfing, working out, and traveling when time permits. He also enjoys visiting his parents in Delhi and his sisters in Solon, Chicago, and Cedar Rapids.

Lindsay Belmont is a divorce and family law attorney in Omaha, Nebraska.. Lindsay grew up in Omaha watching her parents take a stand for the rights of others and she was inspired to be an advocate. After graduating from the University of Kansas, Lindsay focused on family law at the University of Nebraska College of Law where she was on the Moot Court Board. Lindsay was awarded both of her degrees with distinction.. Before joining Koenig|Dunne, Lindsay’s legal career was in the areas of child advocacy, child support and litigation where she developed a reputation for unquestionably being prepared and for paying precise attention to the details that matter.. Lindsay's passion for pursuing what's best for children lies both within the law and beyond. When she's not meeting with clients or in the courtroom, she enjoys teaching dance to children. It's no wonder people say, "Incredible."

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.

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.

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 am an associate Attorney at Walz, Law Offices, P.C., L.L.O., a full-service law firm that represents clients in the Omaha and Lincoln areas.  I handle family law, personal injury and landlord/tenant matters.  I also assist clients with estate planning and business formation.  Since 2010 I have worked diligently to help clients navigate the legal system.

Hannah C. Sommers concentrates her practice in the area of family law. She focuses her law practice exclusively on high conflict marital dissolution actions, custody disputes, and the identification and division of complex marital assets. She represents clients in trials and hearings in the Omaha metropolitan area, including Douglas and Sarpy County, and has successfully argued before the Nebraska Court of Appeals. Mrs. Sommers is listed as a 2017-2020 Great Plains Rising Star by SuperLawyers.. Mrs. Sommers received her Bachelor of Journalism, cum laude, from the University of Missouri in 2008, and received her Juris Doctor degree from Creighton University School of Law in 2013. Prior to entering the practice of law, Mrs. Sommers was a television producer, reporter, and news anchor in Columbia, Missouri and Topeka, Kansas.. She is licensed to practice law in the State of Nebraska. She is a member of the Nebraska State Bar Association, the Omaha Bar Association, and serves on the board of Legal Aid of Nebraska. She is a graduate of the 2014 and 2016 American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers Institute for Family Law Associates.

Dennis G. Whelan joined Slowiaczek Albers & Whelan in 2017 and became a partner in January 2019. On July 1, 2023, he took over as managing partner of the firm. Dennis is renowned for his dedication to his client’s interests and his substantial contributions to the legal field. His legal focus revolves around guiding individuals through premarital agreements, divorce proceedings, matters involving complex financial considerations, custody disputes, and high-net worth divorces. Slowiaczek Albers & Whelan’s experience makes them the sought-after experts in Omaha when it comes to high-asset divorces.. In 2023, Dennis was admitted as a Fellow to the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML). The AAML is a national organization whose membership is limited to those few attorneys in each state who represent the highest standards of practice and reputation in the field of family law. Dennis is one of only 11 Nebraska attorneys admitted to this prestigious organization. Dennis’s membership in the AAML is a testament to the level of respect he enjoys among his peers and to the quality of work he provides for his clients.. Dennis has been named a Rising Star by Super Lawyers in the area of family law every year since 2022. Dennis has also been named in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in the area of family law annually since 2022. Dennis also contributed to the 2019 Nebraska Family Law Practice Manual, showcasing his commitment to advancing legal knowledge within his field.. Dennis, a lifelong resident of Omaha, graduated from the University of Nebraska at Omaha with a Bachelor of Arts in Economics in 2009. He obtained his Juris Doctor degree from Creighton University in 2012.. Outside of the office, you can find Dennis spending time with his lovely wife and their two boys.

At the Law Offices of Willow T. Head, our practice is built on mutual respect and understanding with our clients in the Omaha, Nebraska, area. Attorney Willow Head has focused her practice solely on family law for a decade, and began her solo practice in 2005. She strives to listen intently to her clients, respecting their needs and working diligently to resolve their family law issues in a way that protects their interests.. Ms. Head charges her regular hourly rate for initial consultations, giving clients personal attention and perceptive advice. Contact us today for an appointment or view the profile above for more information on Attorney Head's background and accomplishments.

Angela is a divorce and family law attorney.  She is certified in Collaborative Divorce. Angela is also an estate planning lawyer to protect her client's future and finances.. From the time she was in second grade, Angela Lennon from Rapid City, South Dakota knew she wanted to be a lawyer. She just knew.. She kept her focus on that vision, and was relentless in pursuing her path with excellence as her standard along the way.  While studying political science at Vassar College in New York, she also studied at the Albert-Ludwigs Universität in Freiburg, Germany.  She received her Vassar Bachelor of Arts magna cum laude.. Angela’s Midwestern roots brought her back to Nebraska and to Creighton University School of law where she received the prestigious CALI Excellence for the Future awards for her outstanding performance in many areas, including arbitration and legal writing. Knowing she wanted to be a litigator, Angela began her courtroom experience while still in law school.  She graduated from Creighton University School of Law with honors.. Today Angela’s daily advocacy for our clients is grounded in those values she was raised on ----hard work and excellence. Angela enjoys the reputation of having a bright mind coupled with focused energy to produce outstanding results for those she serves.. Angela is a member of the Nebraska Academy of Collaborative Professionals and is a certified collaborative divorce attorney.. Angela is also a member of the Nebraska State Bar Association, the Omaha Bar Association, and the American Bar Association.  She serves as the President of the Nebraska Women's Bar Association.. Excellence, hard work, and dedication make Angela a perfect partner for powerful advocacy for our clients.  Lucky for us, she “just knew.”

Andrew Ferguson is an Omaha personal injury attorney with more than two decades of legal experience. He handles family law cases at the firm, focusing his practice in the area of divorce, child custody, and family court order modifications. He also handles civil litigation and criminal defense cases. A seasoned trial lawyer, Andrew is an effective advocate for his clients in the courtroom setting.  He earned his law degree from Creighton University School of Law and also holds a bachelor’s degree from Dana College on Blair, Nebraska. Outside of the firm, he has served as an adjunct faculty member for nearly two decades in the Metropolitan Community College’s Business Law Department.

Ally is a passionate and thoughtful family law attorney. She ensures every client feels heard and is able to build a creative and unique strategy to help them navigate their legal case. When asked why she became an attorney, her answer was simple, because she enjoys solving problems. This is what you can expect from Ally, she will give you precise, clear answers in a way you can understand.. Being an experienced divorce lawyer, Ally knows firsthand that your legal counsel can have rippling effects on your family outside the courtroom and which is why she’s committed to providing the very best of client care. Ally works hard and cares about the people she represents. Ally’s compassion and legal expertise help clients understand the often-complex laws of divorce.. “Ally took the time to always make sure that I fully understood all my options and walked me through several best-case and worst-case outcomes. Ally is prompt and I truly feel as though Ally kept my children’s best interest in mind.” – Tanisha. Ally graduated from the University of Nebraska College of Law in 2018 with distinction and was a Senior Member of the Nebraska Moot Court. During law school, she participated in Client Counseling, winning first place in both the First Year Client Counseling Competition and the Frank & Lawson Client Counseling Competition. Ally also received a CALI Award for Excellence in Pre-Trial Litigation.. Ally also has a heart for her community. She sits on the girlFRIENDS Guild Board for Girls, inc. where she supports young girls and helps them become a new generation of leaders. She also volunteers with the Nebraska State Bar Association’s Volunteer Lawyers Project (VLP). This program is committed to connecting legal professionals with meaningful pro bono work. When not in the courtroom, Ally also enjoys traveling, reading, walking, playing tennis, and riding her horse.

Experienced Divorce attorney serving clients in Omaha and surrounding areas.

Experienced Divorce attorney serving clients in Omaha and surrounding areas.

Experienced Divorce attorney serving clients in Omaha and surrounding areas.