Sarpy County Lawyers

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.

Our lawyers offer bankruptcy and non-bankruptcy solutions to debt and cash flow problems for small and large businesses, individuals and families.

John Lentz chose the legal profession later in life because he wanted a challenging and rewarding career where he could help people in unfortunate situations and help people plan in order to avoid those same circumstances in the future. John graduated from the University of Nebraska College of Law, receiving a Juris Doctorate with Distinction in 2010. He also holds a Master of Arts in Philosophy. While in law school, John received CALI Excellence for the Future Awards in Bankruptcy, Secured Transactions, Business Planning, and Native American Law Seminar....

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.

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Stephanie Costello is a stalwart defender of Veterans’ rights. A strong believer that kindness and practicing law go hand-in-hand, Stephanie provides Veterans with the legal firepower they need to get the VA disability compensation to which they’re entitled. An outstanding orator who’s known for commanding the courtroom, Stephanie brings compassion and justice back into the lives of Veterans who have been wrongfully denied disability benefits by the Department of Veterans Affairs.

Represents individuals and businesses with respect to complex business litigation in federal and state courts and arbitration proceedings concerning corporate disputes, copyright, trademark and unfair competition, computers and technology and products.

Went into private practice directly after law school for Paragas Law Offices, from 1999 to 2002; Adams & Sullivan. P.C., from 2002 to 2006. In 2006 began the law firm of J. Joseph Sena, PC LLO, Attorney at Law until forming the law partnership of Sena & Polk, LLP. Areas of practice include Immigration, Criminal, (State and Federal) (DUI, Drug Possession, assault, traffic etc.) Domestic (divorce child support, paternity, etc.) Personal Injury, Wrongful Death, etc. 2013, added a third partner to become Sens Polk & Stacy, LLP, Areas of practice include Immigration, Criminal, (State and Federal) (DUI, Drug...

My law practice is devoted to handling complex commercial real estate matters throughout the United States. I represent both national lending institutions and borrowers in negotiating, documenting and closing mortgage loan and mezzanine loan transactions. I am experienced in representing clients in connection with distressed commercial real estate loans including negotiating forbearance agreements, workouts, restructurings, property acquisitions and dispositions. I also actively represent clients in commercial real estate acquisition, development, leasing, disposition, sale-leaseback and tenant in common transactions.

Jeff Leuschen is licensed to practice law in Nebraska and provides representation throughout eastern Nebraska. His practice is focused in the areas of criminal defense, family law, juvenile law, and civil litigation. He understands that whether you are charged with a crime, going through a divorce or custody action, or had someone breach a contract, that it is on the forefront of your mind. Whatever the issue may be it can be both mentally and emotionally taxing. Jeff will listen to your story and as your advocate strive to get the best outcome possible.

John R. Klein, MD, JD is an AV-Rated attorney with 17 years experience -- Providing medical-legal expertise with an emphasis on serious injury cases, physician and hospital concerns, and business matters. - Cases involving serious injuries, including consultation and co-representation with other attorneys of record. - Hospital and Physician Concerns: EMTALA, HIPAA, health authority inquiries, licensing requirements, and similar regulatory matters. - Medical-Legal Questions of Patients and Their Families: Advice regarding the legal aspects of major health care questions and problems, including health care powers of attorney, relations with insurance companies, and related matters. - Living wills and health care powers of...

Bryan Hill focuses on the legal and regulatory challenges facing investment advisers, broker-dealers and investment professionals (i.e., investment adviser representatives and registered representatives). Bryan assists investment advisers, broker-dealers and their representatives with a variety of legal issues related to (i) recruiting, contracting with and onboarding new representatives, (ii) developing supervisory agreements, (iii) establishing marketing and/or solictor arrangements, (iv) creating, reviewing and updating investment advisory client and sub-advisory agreements, (v) conducting internal investigations of customer complaints, (vi) preparing responses to regulatory inquiries and investigations, and (vii) terminating the affiliation between representatives and their firms. *Bryan Hill is admitted for the practice of...

Robert L. Kardell (Bob) is an attorney whose practice focuses on proactive cyber incident planning and legal requirements as well as cyber-breach incident response. The practice area also includes legal and technology-based risk management solutions, technology and cyber-defense policy and protections, intrusion remediation, and fraud prevention and investigation. Bob has more than 22 years of experience working for the Federal Bureau of Investigation as a Special Agent. In his career, Bob has also worked on cyber-crime investigations as well as public corruption, white collar, and financial criminal and civil investigations. Bob has been both a certified computer forensics examiner and...

Mr. Mullin has been a mediator of complex civil disputes for 20 years, and has been a full-time mediator for over a decade. Mr. Mullin has completed over 3,600 mediations across the country, and typically mediates more than 300 disputes per year. He has been honored with inductions into the International Academy of Mediators, the American College of Civil Trial Mediators, and the National Academy of Distinguished Neutrals. More information and his calendar of availability can be found at www.kutakrock.com/mediation/mullin.

John Stevens Berry, Sr. has appeared in court in 24 states and two foreign countries. Following his military service, he was briefly associated with the Henry B. Rothblatt Offices in New York in 1970 and 1971, where he tried a number of high-profile cases. He returned to Lincoln, Nebraska, in 1971 and has continued to have a regional criminal trial practice. In 1986, he was Civilian Defense Counsel in the biggest drug bust in the history of Japan. He has conducted seminars for practicing lawyers in Kansas City, Missouri, and Lincoln and Omaha, Nebraska, and has been invited to the...

Mr. Rensch started trying lawsuits out of law school for two years as a Deputy Douglas County Public Defender. For the next five years with Hansen and Engles, Mr. Rensch tried cases for Insurance carriers and individuals regarding personal injuries, medical malpractice and bussiness losses. To the present, Mr. Rensch has represented exclusively persons and companies making claims for injuries and damages caused by the negligence of automobile drivers, doctors, lawyers, developers, cities, counties and states. Mr. Rensch has specialized lately in representing franchisors against irresponsible franchise lawyers. Mr. Rensch enjoys driving his Harley and therefore...