Harlan County Lawyers

A Heartland native, born in Omaha, Nebraska, Kyle McGinn is the fourth generation of respected lawyers in Council Bluffs, Iowa. He has significant jury trial experience. Before graduating with Distinction from the University of Nebraska College of Law in 2014, he graduated Magna Cum Laude from Creighton University in 2009 with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and History. Prior to entering the practice of law, Kyle worked for a Nebraska Senator in the United States Senate. He maintains an active interest in politics, including serving as Precinct Caucus Chair in the 2020 Iowa Caucus. Kyle joined Hauptman, O’Brien, Wolf &...

Graeve’s 23 year career includes experience as a sole practitioner, an associate attorney, small business counsel, and elected official. Graeve has represented corporate, individual, and government clients throughout Nebraska. Graeve is a former County Attorney who served as the county’s chief legal advisor, law enforcement officer, prosecutor, and coroner. Graeve focusses her practice in the area of litigation, negotiation, and mediation. Graeve has been recognized for completing 90 hours of formal training in the theory and practice of conflict resolution techniques, including the mediation process, neutrality, agreement writing, ethics, and skills strategies, and advanced techniques for successful mediation in family...

Mike Wilson has devoted his career to protecting his clients, whether those clients have been charged with a crime or have been damaged by either negligence or intentional bad acts. Mike represents clients in criminal trials in both the State and Federal Courts, defending clients charged with everything from misdemeanors to murder. Of note are Mike’s results in the field of criminal appellate and postconviction practice, where he has obtained new trials for clients convicted of serious felonies, including both attempted murder and first-degree murder. Mike has argued many of these appeals before the Nebraska Supreme Court,...

When family law and divorce issues arise in Omaha, Nebraska, it is common to feel like you don’t know where to begin. This time in your life is likely filled with emotions and stress, but having caring and competent legal counsel in your corner can provide you with peace of mind and you can rest easy knowing that your case is in caring hands. Greggory “Gregg” Norman is a passionate Junior Associate Attorney with Stange Law Firm, PC. He can represent clients in Douglas County, Nebraska, and the surrounding areas, from the firm’s Omaha, NE family law office. Gregg attended Creighton...

I practice primarily in the areas of real estate law, probate, estate planning , guardianship, conservatorship and debt collection. I am conveniently located in mid-town near the court houses in Omaha.

I am a 1995 graduate of Creighton Law School, Cum Laude, and have been in solo practice most of the time since, working primarily in the state courts in Omaha and Sarpy County, and doing appellate work at the Nebraska Supreme Court and Court of Appeals.

I previously served in the United States Marine Corps and managed computer facilities for McDonnell Douglas, prior to my legal career.

I am always...

• Fellow - American College of Trust and Estate Counsel [ACTEC] • Certified Estate Planning Law Specialist • Member Board of Directors Estate Law Specialist Board, Inc., the only estate planning certification organization accredited by the American Bar Association • Martindale-Hubbell AV-Preeminent Peer Review Rating and Distinguished Peer and Client Reviews • Best Lawyers in America • Super Lawyers • Omaha Estate Planning Council • Creighton University School of Law – Estate Planning Adjunct Professor • Nebraska Bar Association - Real Estate, Probate &...

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...

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...

Stephani Bennett served in the Air Force as an Airborne Cryptologic Linguist. She received her Bachelor’s degree from the University of Nebraska at Omaha and her Juris Doctor from the University of Nebraska College of Law. In law school, she clerked for attorneys in Lincoln and Omaha and served as vice president of a student organization responsible for setting up five events a year. Stephani practiced Family Law, Criminal Law, and Native American Law before finding a passion for Veterans’ Benefits Law. She is a strong proponent of Constitutional rights, particularly with regard to the Second Amendment. Stephani joined the...

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...

Working diligently for more than a decade to protect and advise her clients in a wide variety of legal matters, Desirae Solomon has earned the respect of her clients and colleagues alike. Specializing in civil litigation, Desirae combines over 16 years of experience with a keen understanding of the Nebraska community, to benefit her clients with pragmatic legal advice resulting in the best possible outcome.

Sam Turco Law Offices is devoted to representing individuals and businesses in the United States Bankruptcy Court. We are bankruptcy and debt settlement attorneys with offices in Omaha and Lincoln, Nebraska. Our office has represented thousands of customers in bankruptcy court. Sam Turco is a member of the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys and the American Bankruptcy Institute. He is a member of the Nebraska and Iowa bar associations, and has been a speaker at various bankruptcy conferences.

Deziree has lived in Nebraska most of her life. She graduated from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in 2013 with a B.A. in Psychology which provided her with an essential foundation for helping people through some of the most difficult times in their lives and sparking her interest in the legal field. Prior to graduating from the Nebraska College of Law with her Juris Doctor in 2016, Deziree was as a senior-certified law student and participated in the law school’s Family Law Clinic, both of which gave her practical experience in handling real cases for real people. These...

As a partner of Knowles Law Firm, along with my brother Jim, our family owned and operated firm has been in business for almost 50 years. If you need a personal injury attorney in Omaha that has experience you can trust, contact our office for a free consultation today.

Michael Poepsel specializes in criminal defense and is committed to providing personal service for every case taken on. Of coarse, there is no substitute for our free, no-obligation, in-person initial case evaluation. We want welcome the opportunity to meet with you and your family, discuss your circumstances and assist you in determining your legal rights.

Ivan Velasco, Jr.'s parents immigrated to the United States from El Salvador in the late 1960s. Ivan grew up speaking Spanish and English. He graduated from Harvard University in 1998, and from Lewis and Clark Law School in 2001. He has been practicing law since 2001, and now exclusively practices immigration law.

Harry Hoch III started practicing law after graduating from Creighton University School of Law in 2009. As an associate with an Omaha firm, Harry defended workers’ compensation and personal injury claims for insurance companies. This experience gave Harry valuable insight into the process insurance companies analyze and value injury claims.

In May of 2016, Harry founded Harry A. Hoch III Law, L.L.C. Since that time, he has continued to dedicate his practice to helping people injured in workplace accidents and motor vehicle collisions. In addition to representing the injured, Harry also represents people that have been charged with crimes.

Harry is licensed...

Nominated one of "10 Best" Attorneys for Nebraska by the American Institute of Family Law Attorneys in 2015. Winner of Michael W. Amdor Memorial Excellence in Legal Research Award.

As a former prosecutor, public defender and attorney for the State, I have several years of criminal law experience and unique insight into defending any type of criminal charges. I have also worked as legal counsel for the Tax Equalization and Review Commission, where I dealt with property tax appeals from both residential, commercial and agricultural land owners. I have extensive trial and courtroom experience and a real passion to help people. Regardless of your legal issues, service to my clients is my number one priority.

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...

Weeks Law Group, LLC handles immigration, employment law and personal injury cases with offices in Denver, Omaha and Phoenix. We handle employment and personal injury cases in Colorado and Arizona, and we help immigration clients from all 50 states and around the globe. If you have been wrongfully terminated or discriminated against by a Colorado or Arizona employer, we want to talk to you. If you have been injured in a personal injury accident in CO or AZ, we have the expertise to fight on your behalf. We have obtained sizeable, confidential settlements for our clients to help them heal and...

Knowles Law Firm is a family owned and operated law firm in Omaha, Nebraska and Ben is part of the third generation of experience that the firm brings to the local community. Graduating from Creighton Law School in 2011, Ben joined his father and brother at the firm and focuses on plaintiff side personal injury cases. If you have been injured by negligent behavior, contact Knowles Law Firm today and request a free consultation to discuss your claim.

Larry Demerath is the managing partner in Demerath Law Office. He received his BA degree in Wayne State College, Wayne, Nebraska in 1967. After that Mr. Demerath served in the United States Air Force in Vietnam. He got his Doctor of Jurisprudence after graduated from University of Nebraska College of Law, Lincoln, Nebraska in 1972. Larry Demerath has spent a large portion of his career as a Nebraska Farmer, and has called the State of Nebraska home his entire life. With more than 40 years of law practice - Mr. Demerath has broad experience in many different ...

I attended UNL College of Law in Lincoln, Nebraska and graduated in May of 2013. I currently reside in Omaha, Nebraska which is my home. My passion is to help families grow through adoption. My practice focuses on adoption law, wills and trusts, juvenile law and immigration matters. I pride myself in giving my clients exceptional service and look forward to serving you.

The Law Office of Donald L. Schense opened in 1998. I earned my undergraduate degree in 1978 and law degree in 1982 from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Before opening my Law Practice, I held positions as an active duty Judge Advocate in the United States Air Force (Colonel, Ret.), Deputy Lancaster County Attorney, Deputy Douglas County Attorney, and Special Assistant United States Attorney. I retired from the Nebraska Air National Guard in 2009 after 25 years of service as the Senior Staff Judge Advocate assigned to Joint Force Headquarters for the state of Nebraska. I have a total of 33...

Bassel El-Kasaby is senior partner of KasabyNicholls. Practicing primarily in Immigration law, civil rights, and transportation law, Bassel holds a Juris Doctor degree with distinction from the University of Iowa. He also has a Masters Degree in Urban Planning. A former faculty member at the University of Nebraska at Omaha Aviation Institute, he was involved in teaching and research on aviation law, policy, and regulation.

Smith Law Omaha is located at 12020 Shamrock Plaza, Suite 200, Omaha Nebraska. You can also follow us on Facebook and Twitter @smithlawomaha. We offer services in many areas of law including: Wills, Car Accidents, Guardianship, Real Estate Closings, Evictions, Divorce, Criminal Defense, Annulment, Legal Separation, DUIs, Personal Injury and Contracts. Member of Nebraska State Bar Association and Omaha Bar Association. Attorney Rebecca Smith has been in practice for 20 years. She earned her undergraduate degree from Wayne State College, Wayne, Nebraska in 1978. She graduated from Creighton Law School in 1988 and has a thriving practice in...

I first learned about the irrational disability decision making process of the Social Security in the 1980s. My sister was born with Downs Syndrome, an intellectual disability. She worked in a sheltered workshop and earned enough to have a small Social Security payment.My family was stunned when Social Security cut off her benefits because she medically improved. This of course was not true because individuals living with down syndrome don't medically improve. My father battled with social security and got her back on benefits. Later she received a settlement for the money she was owed. This inspired me to enter...

Liam K. Meehan is a Partner at Wagner Meehan and Watson, LLP. He has practiced out of an office in Sarpy County since 2012. Mr. Meehan has an active family law practice in Sarpy, Douglas, and Pottawattamie County in Iowa. He handles divorces, modifications, child support and paternity cases. Mr. Meehan also has experience in criminal law dealing with both simple first time driving under influence charges to also handling more serious felonies. Mr. Meehan has represented criminal clients at the Nebraska Supreme Court on numerous occasions.

Mr. Meehan been awarded the Top 10 under 40 by The...

Aaron graduated from Creighton University School of Law in May 2013. While in law school, he was a member of the Public Interest Law Forum and the Thomas More Chapter of the Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity. Aaron also took part in the Moot Court Competition in Fall 2011. Before studying law, Aaron earned both a Master of Arts and a Bachelor of Arts in History from the University of Nebraska at Omaha, where he was also named to the Dean’s List and the Chancellor’s List for his academic prowess. Before joining the Omaha, Nebraska family lawyers at Stange Law...

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.

At Aaron Brown Injury Law in Omaha, NE, we're focused on helping you get on your feet and back to work after an injury. You can trust us to never let you fight for the medical care you need or to obtain the compensation you are owed alone. Whether you've sustained an injury while at work or from the result of a car or truck accident, Aaron Brown Injury Law is here to fight for you!

Over 25 years of experience in assisting employers in employment-based immigration matters and families in family-based and removal cases. Our mission is to empower and educate our clients on their journeys to opportunity and success through honest, compassionate, and zealous representation. Find out more at www.curleylawoffice.com

Mary E. Vandenack is founding and managing partner of Vandenack Williams LLC in Omaha, Nebraska. Mary practices in the areas of tax, trusts and estates, asset protection planning, business succession planning, and tax-exempt entities. Mary is a member of the American Bar Association Real Property Trust and Estate Section (currently Vice Chair of the Small Firms Committee), Taxation Section, and Business Section. Mary regularly writes and speaks on tax, asset protection planning, and estate planning topics as well as on law practice technology, management, and the future of the profession. Mary is a member of the American Bar Association Law...