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Firm: Nebraska Legal Group

6940 'O' Street , Lincoln , Nebraska 68510

Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation

Alex Lierz was born and raised in Lincoln, Nebraska. Alex received a Bachelor of Arts Degree from the University of Nebraska – Lincoln in 2013 and her Juris Doctorate from the Nebraska College of Law in 2016.. During law school, Alex participated in Moot Court and was recognized as an outstanding advocate within the Family Law Practice and Civil Clinical Law Program where she represented low-income individuals in need of counsel while under the supervision of licensed attorneys.. After law school, Alex served as a judicial clerk to the Honorable William B. Cassell of the Nebraska Supreme Court for two years before going into private practice. Alex focuses her practice on representing clients in domestic relations matters, with an emphasis on high net worth and farm divorces, contested custody matters, and appeals. Alex has tried cases across the state of Nebraska, from Washington County to Scotts Bluff County, and has represented clients in matters requiring complex business and property valuations, application of landlord-tenant law, and child custody expert evaluations.. Outside of the office, Alex enjoys reading, playing tabletop games, and gardening with her family. She also devotes time and resources to several pro bono initiatives, including the Lincoln Tenant Assistance Project, Nebraska Free Legal Answers, and direct placement of reduced fee or pro bono cases through the Volunteer Lawyers Project.

1128 Lincoln Mall # 300 , Lincoln , Nebraska 68508

Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation

1045 Lincoln Mall , Lincoln , Nebraska 68508

Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation

John began private practice in Scottsbluff, Nebraska where he became partner in the firm of Simmons, Olsen, Ediger, Selzer & Ballew P.C. In 1991, John moved back to Lincoln and became associated with Baylor, Evnen, Curtiss, Grimit & Witt. In 1995, John and M.J. Bruckner formed The Bruckner/Ballew Law Firm, P.C. before he and Vic Covalt decided to form this firm in 1999. Although he has practiced extensively in the areas of divorce, bankruptcy, personal injury (plaintiff and defense) and worker's compensation over the past 36 years, John now has concentrated his trial practice in the area of complex and high asset divorce litigation and appellate advocacy. He is one of only eleven lawyers in Nebraska admitted to the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers and is one of only two lawyers in Nebraska who is both a Fellow in the American Academy and Board Certified as a Family Law Trial Specialist by the National Board of Trial Advocacy. He has been listed in The Best Lawyers In America since 2001. In 2007, he was recognized by SuperLawyers.com as one of the top lawyers in Nebraska. John coached two championship high school mock trial teams while in Scottsbluff. He also received the first Robert M. Spire Pro Bono Award given by the Nebraska Bar Association in 1986 for his efforts in representing low-income clients. He has chaired both the Family Law and Bankruptcy Sections of the Nebraska Bar Association and has been a frequent speaker at continuing education seminars on bankruptcy and divorce. In recent years he has spoken to the Nebraska County and District Court Judges Associations, the Nebraska Trial Lawyers Association and regularly speaks at the Annual Institute on the Survey of Nebraska law concerning recent legislative and case law developments in family law.  On four occasions his work with state senators has resulted in significant changes in Nebraska law concerning divorce,state-funded retirement benefits and bankruptcy. John has appeared before the Nebraska Supreme Court and Nebraska Court of Appeals more than 35 times in connection with appeals in the areas of divorce and family law, products liability, property taxation and personal injury. In his spare time, John enjoys scuba diving, spending time at his cabin in Long Pine, NE, as well as singing and playing guitar in his band The Wheezetones.

Firm: Stange Law Firm, PC

770 N. Cotner Blvd , Lincoln , Nebraska 68505

Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation

Going through a divorce or any family law matter can be difficult for everyone involved. During these times, it’s essential to take the right steps to protect your rights and work toward ensuring a better future. Katherine Kühn, a dedicated Senior Associate Attorney, is committed to helping clients in Lancaster County, Nebraska, and nearby areas from the firm’s Lincoln office.. Katherine attended Creighton University School of Law in Omaha, where she obtained her Juris Doctor in May 2004. While in law school, she served as the President of the Women’s Law Student Association and participated in the Advanced Trial Court Competition and the Trial Court Competition. Before law school, Katherine attended the University of Nebraska in Lincoln where she earned her Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in May 2001. Katherine is licensed to practice law in Nebraska.. Prior to joining the Lincoln, Nebraska divorce and family law attorneys at Stange Law Firm, Katherine most recently served as an attorney with the Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy, where she focused on document preparation and review, legal research, case evaluations for enforcement actions, and correspondence with outside counsel. She also attended civil meetings to support ongoing legal matters. Previously, she served as a Deputy County Attorney in Dawson County, Nebraska for five years, where she argued motions before state and appellate courts, conducted bench trials, and represented the state in civil, misdemeanor, and juvenile matters. She advised county officials, drafted policies and monitored legal proceedings of state interest. Prior to that, she worked as an independent contract attorney and as a partner at a law firm in Omaha, handling litigation, negotiations, and legal research. Her experience also includes regulatory work with the Nebraska Department of Banking and Finance, where she investigated consumer complaints and conducted hearings against financial institutions.. Katherine’s experience outside Nebraska includes litigation and consumer debt negotiations in Tennessee and Oklahoma. She worked as a contract attorney in Nashville, a Team Lead Attorney handling settlements in Oklahoma City, and an associate focusing on financial regulations and foreclosure cases. With a legal career spanning nearly two decades, Katherine has extensive experience in litigation, regulatory enforcement, and public service.. Note: The choice of a lawyer is an important decision and should not be based solely upon advertisements.

Firm: Roger P. Cox PC LLO

1141 H Street , Lincoln , Nebraska 68508

Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation