Dakota County Lawyers

Vanessa attended the University of South Dakota for college, graduate school, and law school, and earned her J.D. from the University of South Dakota School of Law in 2005. She is a member of the Thomas Sterling Honor Society, the highest honor bestowed upon the top 10% of students in each USD Law graduating class. Prior to moving to Lincoln in 2008, Vanessa practiced law in rural northeastern Nebraska. Throughout her career, Vanessa has concentrated on representing individuals in family law, juvenile law, and guardianship/adoption matters in probate court. Vanessa was honored to be part of the 2008-2009 Nebraska...

Jonathan Eller graduated from Brigham Young University, with a degree in English. Prior to attending BYU, Jonathan served a two year service mission in Brazil, Porto Alegre where he learned and became fluent in Portuguese. After graduating from BYU he was associated for five years with United Healthcare as an Escalation Specialist resolving high priority and managerial issues.

Jonathan always had a strong desire to become an Attorney but it wasn’t until after his father passed away that Jonathan received the inspiration needed to embark on that career path. Jonathan saw first hand the power of the law and how...

Attorney-Owner of Lapin Law Offices located in Lincoln, Nebraska. Represent injured, abused and disabled clients throughout Nebraska with caring, passion and dedication. Hired Patrick Driver as an Associate in mid-2011. Expanded practice areas to include claims against abusive debt collectors (FDCPA) and telemarketers (TCPA).

Chad J. Wythers is recognized as one of Nebraska's leading criminal defense attorneys. His practice spans both state and federal courts where he represents clients facing charges such as drug transportation, DUI, assault, theft, and possession of child pornography. Wythers’ entire practice is devoted to criminal defense, and he travels across Nebraska to represent clients charged with both misdemeanors and felonies. His caseload is diverse, encompassing state and federal criminal cases including sex crimes, rape, sexual assaults, white-collar crimes, money laundering, drug possession and trafficking, computer and internet crimes, child pornography, DUI, assault, and theft. Wythers’ primary office is located in Seward,...

Helping families help themselves. Assisting families in Nebraska who choose to mediate their divorce and parenting plans. There is an increased interest in divorce mediation and DIY divorce. Divorce is a complex process; through mediation, we assist families in resolving their divorce without the need for litigation. We welcome the involvement of attorneys in mediation as well as mediation without attorney involvement. It is your mediation; you choose how to proceed. Divorce mediation services include assisting with an amicable divorce, uncontested divorce, DIY divorce, and contested and high-conflict divorce mediation.

I primarily practice in the areas of criminal defense, juvenile law, and public health law. I also handle some other types of matters, including estate planning/probate, guardianships/conservatorships, name changes, adoptions, nonprofit corporation formation, and personal injury. I practice in many counties in Central Nebraska, including Buffalo, Adams, Hall, Sherman, Kearney, Franklin, Harlan, Furnas, Gosper, and Dawson Counties. I am originally from the Black Hills of South Dakota. I enjoy playing the cello, drag racing with my family, reading, travelling, and spending time with my husband and pets.

An experienced business attorney, Michael assists clients in a broad array of business matters involving numerous industries and various substantive legal issues, including: • Counseling on form of business and tax ramifications of each selection; drafting organizational documents; corporate, tax and other federal, state and local filings and compliance measures; and business qualification in other states; • Structuring and negotiating domestic real estate, business and asset transactions; • General estate planning matters including wills, trusts and probate proceedings; • Representing government entities and business in cross boarder regulatory and antirust matters Japanese language litigation discovery and due...

I worked six years in the tax industry, representing all types of taxpayers from individuals and small business owners to Fortune 500 companies. I clerked for the Honorable Ronald Lee Buch of the U.S. Tax Court. Since my time at the Tax Court, I honed my skills in the various areas of the legal profession. I previously worked in the Washington, DC law offices of Miller & Chevalier as well as Chamberlain Hrdlicka and more recently Willkie Farr. I represented individuals, corporations, and partnerships at all stages of an IRS examination, at appeals, and Tax Court in connection with federal income...

Ryan Caldwell is a bankruptcy attorney in Omaha and Lincoln, Nebraska. He helps clients get out of debt by filing bankruptcy for people throughout Southeastern Nebraska such as Beatrice, York, Columbus, Norfolk, Lincoln, Omaha, Blair, Papillion, Bellevue, Grand Island, Hastings, and Kearney.

Jordan will accept cases in the following counties: Lancaster, Saunders, Seward, York, Butler, Dodge, Sarpy, Cass, Otoe, Johnson, Gage, Saline. This list is not meant to be exhaustive. If you want to know whether he takes cases in the county you have a legal question, feel free to contact him. Jordan spent the first two and a half years of his career with Fye Law Office in Holdrege, Nebraska. There he served the clients in 14 counties across Central and South Western Nebraska. He gained a great deal of trial experience with civil cases, particularly divorces involving children,...

I am a former blue-collar worker turned attorney. I have previously worked as a furniture delivery driver, bullet manufacturer, and was an enlisted member of the U.S. Navy. My prior non-professional work experience gives me a unique client perspective. I offer many of my legal services on a flat fee basis and also provided Limited Scope Representation for certain matters, including Family Law matters and Business Formation/Compliance. I also accept payments for those who need the option. I have substantial courtroom experience in both Criminal and Civil matters, including Divorce, Paternity, and Custody actions. I also have substantial knowledge and experience concerning...

I am a seasoned attorney with a deep commitment to assisting individuals and families in overcoming complex legal issues. I established the Supernaw Law Office in Central City, Nebraska, where I handle family law matters such as divorce, child custody, stepparent adoption, guardianships, and conservatorships. My goal is to offer compassionate, knowledgeable, and trustworthy representation to each client, making sure they feel heard, respected, and supported throughout their legal journey. With more than ten years of litigation experience in both Nebraska and New York, I bring a broad legal perspective to my practice. I earned a Juris Doctor degree from Brooklyn...

Tim Sullivan earned his J.D. Degree from the University of Nebraska College of Law in 1999. Tim is currently engaged in the private practice of Law. He received the Nebraska Lawyer’s Foundation Visionary Award in 2010. Tim grew up in the military; and attended numerous secular and Catholic elementary, junior high and high schools in Japan, North Carolina, New Mexico, Nebraska, Virginia, and California. Two of those years Tim attended Nebraska City schools. After graduating from Lourdes in 1977, Tim served on active duty in the U.S. Air Force, and later as a Security Specialist at...

Admitted to Practice: State of Nebraska U.S. Supreme Court U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit U.S. District Court, District of Nebraska Community Involvement: Board of Directors: United Support Memorial for Workplace Fatalities Board of Directors, The Haymarket Theatre, Director 2002-2012 President and Founder, Lincoln Contemporary Dance Project, 2003 - present Board of Directors, OmniArts Nebraska 2011 to present Choreographer/Performing Artist for: Flatwater Shakespeare Company The Haymarket Theatre Lincoln Contemporary Dance Project