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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.

Deanna Piña received her J.D. from the University of Nebraska College of Law in 2019. During law school, she focused on family law, immigration law, and international human rights law. She also completed a concentration in litigation.. After becoming licensed Deanna has worked as a general immigration attorney in the Omaha metro area, assisting clients with the following: family-based petitions and consular processing, naturalization and citizenship, work permits, DACA renewal, Special Immigrant Juvenile Status, asylum, applications for survivors of domestic violence under VAWA, immigration bond, and removal/deportation defense in immigration court. Deanna also practices family law throughout Nebraska, assisting clients in divorce, custody, and paternity cases.. Deanna has worked in immigration law since 2017 for non-profit and private law firms in the Lincoln and Omaha area, and notably served as a judicial law clerk for the Executive Office of Immigration Review ("Immigration Court") in Omaha, Nebraska before becoming an attorney.. Deanna Piña provides empathetic and knowledgeable immigration and family law representation. Deanna became an attorney to ensure that non-citizens are treated with dignity and respect.. Education. J.D., University of Nebraska College of Law - Lincoln, NE 2019B.A. Social Psychology, University of Nebraska - Lincoln, NE 2015. Bar and Court Admissions. State Bar of Missouri, 2019State Bar of Nebraska, 2021. (Descripción en Español). Deanna Piña ganó el J.D. de la Universidad de Nebraska, Facultad de Derecho en 2019. Durante la escuela de la ley, ella se concentró en las leyes de inmigración y en el derecho internacional de los derechos humanos. Ella tiene una especialización en la litigación también.. Después de ganando su licencia, Deanna ha trabajado como abogada de inmigración general cerca de Omaha. Ella puede ayudar inmigrantes con los casos de lo que sigue: inmigración de la familia y el proceso consular, ciudadanía y naturalización, permisos de trabajo, peticiones y extensiones de DACA, peticiones de Inmigrante Especial Juvenil, asilo, peticiones para las/los supervivientes de violencia doméstica, fianza de inmigración, y defensa contra deportación en la corte de inmigración.. Deanna ha trabajado en inmigración hasta el año 2017, de organizaciones sin ánimo de lucro y de bufetes de abogados privados en Lincoln y en Omaha. Notablemente, ella trabajó como una empleada judicial del Executive Office of Immigration Review (Corte de Inmigración) en Omaha, Nebraska antes de convertirse en abogada.. Deanna Piña ofrece representación empática en casos de inmigración. Deanna es abogada de ley familiar y migración para asegurarse que inmigrantes y personas sin estatus legal están tratando con respeto y dignidad.. Educación. J.D., University of Nebraska College of Law - Lincoln, NE 2019B.A. Social Psychology, University of Nebraska - Lincoln, NE 2015. Licencia Legal. State Bar of Missouri, 2019State Bar of Nebraska, 2021

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.

Feel Confident with your LawyerKnow more about the divorce attorney or child custody lawyer who will represent you and gain confidence that you've made the right decision.. Education You Can Count OnStephen was born and raised in Nebraska. He is a Bachelor's Degree graduate of the University of Nebraska at Lincoln. He earned his Juris Doctorate from the Florida Coastal School of Law in 2000. From the beginning he has practiced law exclusively in Nebraska.. It was and still is Stephen's goal to focus his practice on family law and help clients get through the difficult situations of divorce and child custody cases.. Experience You Can TrustSince starting his practice, Stephen has placed an emphasis on the rights of individuals, and is dedicated to representing parents and spouses in difficult cases. He also has extensive experience handling divorce cases with significant assets and complex issues, custody cases, paternity cases, modifications and removal cases.. Beyond divorce and custody matters, Stephen has provided effective representation in several appeals having published opinions.. He is dedicated to handling each case with individualized attention and a personal approach that will apply his skill and experience; whether he takes your case to trial or negotiates a settlement.. He is member of the Family Law Section of the American Bar Association as well as the Omaha Bar Association and the Nebraska Bar Association.

Angela Dunne is the managing partner of Koenig|Dunne, PC, LLO, where her career has focused exclusively on divorce-related work.  Angela is a fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers.  As an Academy Fellow, Angela is recognized as a leading practitioner in the field of family law.  She is a highly skilled negotiator and litigator representing individuals in all facets of domestic relations.. Angela’s focus is on assisting clients during their time of tough transition by providing support and clear direction to their path.  She helps clients view their options from an enlightened lens. Angela’s greatest contribution and joy is found through encouraging, educating, and empowering her clients.. Angela is a member of the Nebraska State, American, Nebraska Women’s and Omaha Bar Associations.  She previously served on the Executive Committee of the Family Law Section of the Nebraska State Bar Association.  She is admitted to practice in the Supreme Court of Nebraska and the U.S. District Court for the District of Nebraska.. Angela currently serves on the Nebraska Child Support Advisory Commission and previously served on the NSBA Ad Hoc Committee to discuss the Parenting Act issues which were brought forth in the 2013 session of the Nebraska Legislature.. In 2013 Angela Dunne Co-Authored the second edition of Divorce In Nebraska: The Legal Process, Your Rights and What to Expect with Susan Ann Koenig.  She has taught numerous divorce related seminars for the National Business Institute including Divorce Law from A to Z.. Angela also co-authors the blog, “Doing Divorce: A Thoughtful Discussion About Divorce,” which provides guidance, insight, and practical advice to help people transition through divorce with clarity and grace.

When Susan became an executive coach, people asked, “How could you go from being a divorce lawyer to being a coach?”  “The roles aren’t that different,” she replied.. Susan is a fierce advocate, focused on what matters most to our clients. She supports them to get clear on a vision for their future, to develop a plan consistent with their values, and empowers them to reach their goals. Giving support drives Susan in all she does.. As founder of the firm over 30 years ago, Susan is certified as a Family Law Mediator and a Collaborative Attorney. Her philosophy of pursuing satisfying negotiated settlements whenever possible is evident as she serves the firm in her “of counsel” role.  With her years of experience as a tenacious litigator, Susan consults on the strategy of the firm’s most complex cases.. Together with managing partner Angela Dunne, Susan co-authored Divorce in Nebraska: The Legal Process, Your Rights, and What to Expect, 2d Edition (Addicus Publishing) to make the process of divorce easier. This book became a model for similar books across the country. Susan’s work also appears in Creighton Law Review, The Nebraska Lawyer, St. Louis Public Law Review, and The National Women Lawyers Journal.. Susan, along with Angela Dunne shares her insights in the firm’s weekly blog, Doing Divorce: A Thoughtful Discussion About Divorce. Susan’s role in empowering excellence for the Koenig|Dunne team and for making a difference in the lives of the firm’s clients is reflected in her TEDx Talk on Influence .. Fellow attorneys gave Susan an AV rating, identifying her as an attorney with high to preeminent legal ability. A former adjunct professor at Creighton University School of Law, Susan now teaches at the Nebraska State Bar AssociationLeadership Academy. She was awarded the Outstanding Contributor to Women and the Law Award from the Women and Law Section of the NSBA and was inducted as a Fellow in the Nebraska State Bar Foundation for her exemplary service to the law.. Susan serves her community beyond the legal profession. She serves as a Trustee for the Business Ethics Alliance and volunteers for Nebraska AIDS Project. She is a recipient of the Spirit of Women Foundation Award, the Sarpy County CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates for Children) Power of One Award, and the Nebraska Association of Social Workers Citizen of the Year Award.. Susan is a summa cum laude graduate of Drake University and a received her Juris Doctor from Northeastern University School of Law in Boston, Massachusetts. She studied under the renowned master coach, Dr. Maria Nemeth, and is a graduate of the Academy for Coaching Excellence in Sacramento, California.. Susan would love to become a centenarian. To that end, she enjoys hosting parties for friends, reading (with a penchant for neuroscience), eating kale, and dancing.

As a Nebraska native, Kelsey attended the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and then Nebraska Law School. While in law school, Kelsey participated in moot court competitions and the school’s trial team. Upon graduation, Kelsey was awarded membership in the Order of the Barristers for her oral advocacy achievement.. Following law school, her pursuit of making the legal system accessible to everyone led her to a position as a staff attorney with Iowa Legal Aid. While at Legal Aid, Kelsey assisted victims of crime with a wide variety of legal issues including landlord/tenant and disability law. However, Kelsey’s primary area of practice was in family law. She is a member of the Pottawattamie County Women’s Bar Association and the 4th District Bar Association.