Omaha, NE Lawyers

Civil Litigation

3555 Farnam Street, Suite 1000, Omaha, NE 68131

Anne Marie O’Brien is an Omaha attorney affiliated with Smith Pauley whose practice includes civil litigation, mediation and arbitration. Her litigation background includes acting as lead trial counsel in state and federal courts in a national practice representing plaintiffs and Fortune 500 companies. She has handled transportation, construction and contract litigation, as well as employment, sexual abuse and harassment matters. Her experience also encompasses business and corporate disputes, insurance, product liability, asbestos and toxic tort litigation, and complex civil disputes involving multiple states. O’Brien’s dispute-resolution work includes training as both a mediator and an arbitrator. Her firm profile identifies her as a FINRA arbitrator and describes service on the board of the Werner Institute for Alternative Dispute Resolution at Creighton University Law School. It also describes her teaching commitment at a national trial college: 40 hours of instruction every two years. She holds a bachelor’s degree from St. Mary’s University and a J.D. from Creighton University School of Law. Her listed bar admissions are Nebraska and Missouri. A past president of the Omaha Bar Association, she also contributed Nebraska material to the annual Product Liability Desk Reference, A Fifty State Compendium, with her profile listing editions from 2014 through 2022. In an article published by Smith Pauley, she discussed corporate personal jurisdiction and the implications of Mallory v. Norfolk Southern Railway Company.

Civil Litigation

2425 S 144th St, Omaha, NE 68144, USA

Brian E. Jorde is Domina Law Group’s managing lawyer in Omaha, Nebraska, where his practice includes trial work. Before joining the firm, he spent several years working in commercial real estate. In Little Rock, Arkansas, he took part in negotiations to sell the property now occupied by the Clinton Presidential Library. His other projects included property acquisitions associated with the Ambassador Bridge and the cleanup of an orphan oil well in Michigan. Land disputes also figure in his legal work. Jorde represented landowners resisting eminent domain for private gain in connection with the proposed TransCanada Keystone XL pipeline. His courtroom experience extends to contract claims, construction defects and constitutional challenges, with cases tried before judges and juries in both state and federal courts. In a separate matter, Jorde represented Alicia Rea’s family in a case involving the City of Omaha and the State of Nebraska. He negotiated payments of $20,000 from the state and $280,000 from the city. The settlement also included the city’s agreement to employee training, retrofitting regulations and procedures intended to prevent similar accidents. Raised in Wayne and Omaha, Jorde studied philosophy at Vanderbilt University, where he earned his undergraduate degree. He went on to study law at Cooley Law School in Lansing, Michigan. His firm biography also lists trial experience in estate and trust administration disputes, as well as challenges to wills and trusts involving mental capacity, undue influence, duress and fraud.

Personal Injury Law

1018 Dodge St suite 5, Omaha, NE 68102, USA

Eric Chandler is an experienced accident injury attorney whose experience of representing both plaintiffs and defendants gives him unique insight into how each of his client’s cases should be handled. Eric is a member of the Nebraska Bar Association, American Bar Association, and Nebraska Association of Trial Attorneys. He has also been recognized as a member of The National Trial Lawyers Top 100, The National Trial Lawyers Top 40 Under 40, as well as a recipient of The National Academy of Personal Injury Attorneys Top 10 Attorney Award. Eric was born and raised in Omaha, Nebraska, and attended Burke High School before heading to the University of Kansas for undergraduate school. Following graduation, Eric moved back home to Nebraska where he received his law degree from the University of Nebraska College of Law. Eric’s first job following law school was as a criminal prosecutor with the Douglas County Attorney’s Office. In 2007, he opened what is now Chandler Conway, PC, LLO.

Personal Injury Law

6919 Dodge St, Omaha, NE 68132, USA

Frank Younes is a Nebraska native who earned his Juris Doctor from Creighton University School of Law. Prior to that he obtained a Bachelors of Science in Business Administration. The combination of these types of education has provided him with a sharpened focus on applying his legal education to the business world. While attending law school he gained additional legal experience working as a law clerk in the District Court, where he assisted the District Court Judges in determining the outcomes of various types of cases. Attorney Frank Younes frequently represents individuals and business in various kinds of legal matters, including: personal injury, wrongful death, business and contract formation and litigation, family law, divorces, and real estate litigation. He provides insightful consultations and recommendations to his clients prior to litigation and through out the litigation process. Frank has conducted countless trials in the District and County Courts across the State of Nebraska with great success. He attributes his success to his hard work ethic, strong ethical standing, care for his clients, ability to develop and prepare a case for trial, and skill in presenting evidence to the Court.

Collections Law

14211 Arbor Street, Suite 100, Omaha, NE 68144

Born in Nebraska, Mr. Brumbaugh attended Creighton University where he earned his Juris Doctorate degree in 1982. He is admitted to the Nebraska State and U.S. District Court, District of Nebraska as well as the Iowa State and U.S. District Court, Northern and Southern Districts, the U.S. Army Court of Military Review and the United States Circuit Court of Appeals, 8th Circuit. Mr. Brumbaugh’s areas of practice include Creditors Rights, Business Law, Collection Law and Civil Litigation. Mr. Brumbaugh is affiliated with various professional memberships including the Nebraska State Bar Association, the Iowa State Bar Association, the United States Army Reserve, Pi Kappa Delta and Phi Alpha Delta.

Estate Planning Law

17007 Marcy St, Omaha, NE 68118, USA

Mary Vandenack is an estate planning and tax attorney in Omaha and serves as of counsel at Erickson & Sederstrom, or ES Law. Her work encompasses wealth transfers and corporate succession planning. She also advises high-net-worth clients on family legacy, asset protection and philanthropy, while her firm profile lists intellectual property law among her practice areas. Before joining ES Law with her team, Vandenack had spent much of her career leading her own firm. The announcement of their arrival also noted her recent lecturing at Creighton University School of Law. Her connection to Creighton goes back to her legal education. She edited the Creighton Law Review as editor-in-chief and earned her J.D. magna cum laude in 1992. Her undergraduate degree, completed in 1990 at the College of Saint Mary, was in business and accounting; she graduated summa cum laude. Vandenack has written for both legal and general readerships. Her Metro Magazine column covered estate planning, asset protection and business succession, and she has contributed commentary to Leimberg Services, whose coverage includes tax, trusts and estates, benefits and asset protection planning. In 2015, the American Bar Association presented her with its James I. Keane Award at Techshow for her e-lawyering efforts. Her earlier firm biography also records her induction into the College of Law Practice Management in 2017.

Criminal Defense Law

9202 W Dodge Rd, Omaha, NE 68114, USA

If you face serious criminal charges, you need a lawyer who understands the court system where your case will be tried. When your future is at risk, the attorney who sits beside you can make the difference between an outcome you can live with and one that you can't. I am Nebraska criminal defense lawyer Michael Stageman. I have handled thousands of criminal cases. I know what prosecutors need to put a case together. I also know how to take that case apart from a defense point of view. From my Headquarters in Omaha, I represent people throughout Nebraska who are looking for the highest possible level of defense.

Personal Injury Law

1018 Dodge Street, Suite 5, Omaha, NE 68102

With nearly a decade of experience as an Omaha trial lawyer, Natalie Andrews has represented clients against the most serious of felony charges, including first degree murder and serious drug offense cases, as well as for misdemeanor assaults and DUIs. Natalie’s start as a public defender provided her with immediate extensive experience in both trial and appellate litigation, having fought numerous cases all the way to the Supreme Court of Nebraska. She has a great reputation, not only with her clients but also within the legal community, achieving victories in a number of trials and overturning Nebraska law in its highest court. Natalie has also presented at numerous legal education seminars to fellow attorneys on a number of topics such as DNA interpretation and analysis of phone extractions. Her wide-ranging knowledge in forensics serves both her criminal and civil clients in ensuring the best options are exhausted and available in each individual case. Natalie’s background as an Omaha trial lawyer has also created a framework for her to seek justice for her clients who have been injured in an accident or hurt at work.

Estate Planning Law

2426 South 179th Street, Omaha, NE 68130

William J. Bianco is a lawyer practicing estate planning, family law, business law and 1 other area of law. William J. received a B.S. degree from Nebraska Wesleyan University in 1987, and has been licensed for 36 years. William J. practices at Bianco Stroh, LLC in Omaha, NE.