Workers Compensation lawyers in Nebraska

Firm: Hauptman, O'Brien, Wolf & Lathrop, P.C.

1005 South 107th Avenue , Omaha , Nebraska 68114

Practice Areas: Workers Compensation

Michael W. Khalili joined the Hauptman, O'Brien, Wolf & Lathrop in 2015. He is licensed to practice law in Nebraska, the U.S. District Court of Nebraska, Iowa and Washington State.Michael was born in Guymon, Oklahoma and grew up in Del Rio, Texas. He graduated, cum laude, from the University of California Los Angeles in 2003 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology.He received his J.D. degree from Seattle University School of Law in 2008. Michael attained the highest grade for overall achievement and best performance for Housing Law and Policy and was the recipient of the prestigious CALI award. He received the Washington State Hispanic Bar Association Scholarship in 2007 and the Deans Diversity Scholarship in 2005. Michael is also bilingual, and was actively involved in the Hispanic Organization for Legal Advancement, South Asian Law Student Association, Jewish Legal Society, and the Intellectual Property Law Society.Following his first year at Seattle University School of Law, he was awarded the Laurel Rubin Farm Worker Justice Fellowship and interned with Columbia Legal Services in Yakima, Washington. While interning, he provided legal advice to farm workers regarding their rights, as well as minimum wage issues. During a radio interview he disseminated information in Spanish for individuals thinking about entering the legal profession. This experience was the basis for an article Michael wrote, “How I Spent My Summer Vacation Internship Opens Eyes on Farm Workers’ World”, which was published by the King County Bar Bulletin. After graduation, Michael specialized in Immigration and Criminal matters. Michael enjoys traveling, attending sporting events, and spending time with his wife Sarah and children.

Firm: Steinkemper Law P.C., L.L.O.

13609 California St., Suite 425 , Omaha , Nebraska 68154

Practice Areas: Workers Compensation

Molly Steinkemper graduated from University of Nebraska-Lincoln in 2000, and Creighton University School of Law in 2003.  She worked for a law firm in New York City from 2003 to 2005, and for the City of Tempe (Arizona) from 2005 to 2011.  In 2012, Molly and her husband Jake opened Steinkemper Law, PC, LLO focusing on Workers' Compensation, Personal Injury, and Veteran's Benefits.

Firm: Rensch & Rensch Law

7602 Pacific Street, suite 102 , Omaha , Nebraska 68114

Practice Areas: Workers Compensation

My son, Sean and I practice together. He's 43 years old. I am considerably older. So if you are considering our firm, know that you get two lawyers in one for your money. You get the younger and smarter partner, Sean. He's become quit experienced at such a youthful age. Sean is experienced in varied legal situations: Complex work comp matters that necessitate 3rd party actions; and multifaceted medical and legal malpractice litigation - to name a few. You also get the old guy with the wisdom that come from decades of representing literally thousands of clients over the years. I can say thousands with confidence thinking back to just one case in which I represented 106 clients.. We at Rensch & Rensch work as a team laboring only for the benefit and well-being of our clients. We employ a talented staff of 4 paralegals to help make it all possible. Our paralegals, Nate, Lisa, Laci and Joyce enjoy a comfortable and easily accessible space with Sean and I, in the John D. Wear Building, located in the middle of Omaha at 7602 Pacific Street. We've been at this location for the last 10 years or so.  Because of Covid-19, we have the ability to and do work remotely - depending on the circumstances.. I am a lifelong resident of Omaha. I graduated from Prep high school and attended NU on an athletic scholarship. I graduated from UNL in 1974, and Creighton Law School in 1977. I am married to my high school sweetheart, Connie. We raised our five children here, living in the Elmwood Park, Loveland/Westside and Eagle Run neighborhoods. All our kids were educated in Omaha's Catholic and public schools through high school. All were encouraged to and did attend college and/or beyond and are now successful contributing members to their communities.. We at Rensch & Rensch look forward - each and every day, to helping our clients achieve the best possible outcomes. We strive for excellence in service to each of our clients. Just as a high tide raises all ships, it is our hope that by bringing the case we work on today to a successful conclusion, benefits will flow to those clients who follow. I've seen this process work over the years. We've built a foundation that will help serve our future clients.. RJR

3701 Union Dr Ste 200 , Lincoln , Nebraska 68516

Practice Areas: Workers Compensation

I I am the senior member of Rehm, Bennett & Moore, P.C., L.L.O. I have been practicing law since 1973 with experience in a wide variety of trial oriented cases. Early in my career, I worked as both a prosecutor and defense attorney. I was a founding board member of the Nebraska Criminal Defense Attorneys Association.. I limit my practice to civil law since 1986 to focus on personal injury, wrongful death and workers compensation cases. In 1987, I became a director for the Nebraska Association of Trial Attorneys and I still serve in that capacity. I was elected president of the association in 1997 and have also served as chairman of the legislative committee, chairman of the workers compensation committee and chairman of the political action committee. I have presented seminar talks and papers for this group on trial practice issues, brain injury cases, mediation, workers compensation and office technology. From 1992 to 1993, I served as the Nebraska Association of Trial Attorney's representative on the Governors Workers Compensation Task Force and was successful in fighting to preserve important workers rights such as choice of doctor.. On the national level, I am member of the American Association of Justice and have been a seminar speaker at its annual convention. I have been a member of the Workers' Injury Law & Advocacy Group, a national group of lawyers organized to fight for injured workers rights since 1996 and have been a board of director member since 1997 as well as an officer in 2002 and 2003. I have been a seminar speaker for this group in North Carolina, Colorado, Connecticut & New Orleans and written articles for its magazine. I have been designated as a Union Privilege lawyer for more than 15 years. I am a member of the American Board of Trial Advocates which is a by invitation trial lawyers group requiring extensive documented jury trial experience since 1994. In 2010, I was admitted to the ABA College of Workers Compensation Lawyers at Nebraska's first representative.. I work in both offices and am well acquainted with Nebraska lawyers and judges who handle personal injury, wrongful death and workers compensation cases. In the 90's, I served on the governing body of the Nebraska State Bar Association and have presented seminar speeches and papers for this association for more than 20 years on a variety of topics such as computer generated evidence, workers compensation, and damages in personal injury cases. I served as chairman of the Workers Compensation section of the Nebraska State Bar Association in the 90's. Nebraska lawyers evaluate and rate lawyers for Martindale Hubbell, the most respected lawyer rating service and I have had the top rating continuously for 20 years.. I grew up in rural Nebraska. My parents were a small business owner and a school teacher. I participated in sports and worked many physical jobs. Hard work, organization and education were stressed. I grew up understanding and respecting regular working people. Becoming a lawyer was my career goal before I reached my teens. My firm is focused on representing regular people and I enjoy what I do.

Firm: Brown & Theis, LLP

11640 Arbor St , Omaha , Nebraska 68144

Practice Areas: Workers Compensation

At Brown & Theis, our main focus is helping those who have been injured recover from their damages. We pride ourselves on taking on a smaller case volume and limiting our practice to workers' compensation and personal injury law so that we are better able to represent our clients. If you are an injured truck driver, have experienced a work-related injury, or have been involved in a car or truck accident, our attorneys will help you get the medical care you need and the compensation you are owed.

Firm: High & Younes, LLC

6919 Dodge Street , Omaha , Nebraska 68132

Practice Areas: Workers Compensation

After having represented workers’ compensation insurance companies for close to 16 years, Sara’s practice now consists of representing injured workers only. She understands the tactics the insurance companies use to deny claims and uses her significant experience to obtain the maximum benefits that her clients are entitled. She also understands the frustration that comes along with needing medical care and compensation benefits and having the insurance carrier delay or deny those benefits. She recognizes the stress that occurs when her clients are injured and can’t work. This is why she fights aggressively for her clients so that they can obtain the medical care they need and the benefits they deserve. She pursues such benefits for her clients as expeditiously as possible given the individual facts of each case.. When she is not working on behalf of her clients, Sara loves to watch her children play sports. She is also a huge dog lover and can often be found working with her golden retriever, training him to be a therapy dog.. Sara grew up in small town South Dakota and graduated magna cum laude from Mount Marty College in Yankton, South Dakota in 2000 with a Bachelors degree in history, criminal justice and minor in art. She attended Creighton University School of law and graduated in 2003, during which she competed in moot court and was nominated in 2002 for Creighton’s best brief in a moot court competition.. Sara is licensed to practice law in both the States of Nebraska and the State of Iowa. Sara has prosecuted countless trials in both states and argued in the appellate and supreme courts.

Firm: Chandler Conway, P.C., L.L.O

17504 Wright Street , Omaha , Nebraska 68130

Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Workers Compensation, Criminal Defense

Sean cares about his clients and about justice — a great combination for someone whose law practice is focused on helping those who have been injured or are facing criminal prosecution.. Sean specializes in cases involving motor vehicle accidents, premises liability, and complex work injuries. Sean has had great success helping individuals who have been injured in an accident, including significant judgments at trial and on appeal for the victims of car and work accidents, as well as significant settlement awards. Sean utilizes his negotiation skills daily with insurance companies to aid his clients in arriving at a number that can help them to rebuild their lives.. Sean’s beginnings as a public defender also helped shape him into the lawyer he is today. His years of experience and knowledge of the ins and outs of the law have helped lessen or eliminate the charges for many of his clients prosecuted for major felonies, drug trafficking and conspiracy charges, driving under the influence (DUI), and other criminal charges.. Sean serves the community in a number of ways, including as a member of the Nebraska State Bar Commission and a member of the Westside Community Schools Bond Oversight Committee.

Firm: Knudsen Law Firm

3800 VerMaas Place , Lincoln , Nebraska 68502

Practice Areas: Workers Compensation

Following graduation from law school, Shirley Williams was a law clerk for Hon. Nick D. Caporale on the Nebraska Supreme Court. She joined the Knudsen Law Firm in 1986 and her primary areas of practice are workers’ compensation, environmental law and general trial practice. She is a member of the Lincoln and Nebraska State Bar Associations, the NSBA Workers’ Compensation Section and Natural Resources and Environmental Law Section.. Shirley was born in Sargent, Nebraska, and graduated cum laude from Kearney State College in 1980 with a degree in journalism. She was a member of the Society of Collegiate Journalists and was voted “most promising reporter” on the student newspaper.. Shirley received her J.D. degree with distinction from the University of Nebraska College of Law in 1984. She was Executive Editor of the Nebraska Law Review, a member of the Order of the Coif national legal honorary, and the recipient of American Jurisprudence Awards in evidence and remedies and damages.. Shirley’s community activities include service on church committees, involvement with school booster groups and prior service on the boards of directors of the Denney Building Child Care Association and the Childbirth and Parent Education Association of Lincoln. She and her husband, David, have two children, Owen and Emma.

Firm: Hightower Reff Law

10110 Nicholas, Suite 102 , Omaha , Nebraska 68114

Practice Areas: Workers Compensation

Since graduating from South Dakota State University with a degree in human development and family studies, Tara has dedicated her career to speaking up for others. She spent five years as a mental health and substance abuse clinician before accepting a position with the State of Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services in child protection. She advocated for children and families for nearly five years with the State of Nebraska before making the decision to attend law school at Creighton University.. Tara served as a law clerk to the Honorable Leigh Ann Retelsdorf, Judge of the Nebraska Douglas County District Court and is a member of the Phi Delta Phi International Legal Honor Society. Prior to joining Hightower Reff Law, Tara litigated cases in workers’ compensation, personal injury and family law cases. Tara is a member of both the Nebraska and Iowa Bar Associations and the Nebraska Association of Trial Attorneys.

115 West Railway Street , Scottsbluff , Nebraska 69361

Practice Areas: Workers Compensation

Attorney Tylor Petitt is the founder of Petitt Law Firm and a lawyer experienced in personal injury, workers' compensation, social security, and criminal and family law.  For more than 25 years, Tylor has applied his knowledge and expertise to better serve the diverse legal needs of people in Scotts Bluff County and the surrounding region.  Tylor values that his work allows him to make a direct, positive impact on the lives of people who have experienced stressful or traumatic events, such as a serious injury in an accident. He has a genuine compassion for helping clients who need the services Petitt Law Firm can offer.  Tylor was born and raised in Scottsbluff, NE. After earning his law degree from Thomas M. Cooley Law School, he returned to Scottsbluff to practice law because he felt it was important to give back to his hometown community. When he isn’t busy working for his clients, Tylor enjoys spending time with his daughter, hunting, watching college football, traveling, working out and being outdoors at his home in the country.

Firm: Watson & Carroll

2809 S 160th St , Omaha , Nebraska 68130

Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Workers Compensation, Medical

Firm: Andres Law Offices

809 N 96th St Ste 100 , Omaha , Nebraska 68114

Practice Areas: Workers Compensation

William Andres began working at Andres Law Offices after graduating from Creighton University School of Law in 2006 and immediately focused his practice on workers' compensation as well as personal injury law. William has successfully represented injuries workers from across the states of Nebraska and Iowa. He currently serves on the Workers' Compensation Section Committee of the Nebraska State Bar Association.

Firm: Rehm, Bennett, Moore, Rehm & Ockander, P.C., L.L.O.

3701 Union Drive , Lincoln , Nebraska 68516

Practice Areas: Workers Compensation, Social Security Disability, Personal Injury, Wrongful Death

Firm: Anderson, Creager & Wittstruck, P.C., L.L.O.

1630 K Street , Lincoln , Nebraska 68508

Practice Areas: Workers Compensation, Probate Law, Divorce Law, Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Family Law, Automobile Accidents and Injuries, Driving While Intoxicated, Drug Crimes, Felonies, Juvenile Law, Misdemeanors, Sexual Assault, Traffic Violations