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Eight areas, one firm

Eight practice areas, one local firm.

Most of life's legal moments don't need a specialist in a Lincoln high‑rise. They need a lawyer who knows the county, the courthouse, and your neighbors.

01Estate Planning

Wills, Trusts & Estate Planning

Plans that protect what you've built — from the simplest will to multi‑generational family trusts and farm succession.

What we handle

  • Farm and ranch succession planning
  • Powers of attorney for health care and business
  • Revocable living trusts
  • Simple and complex wills
Most wills and basic estate plans are handled on a flat fee. We'll quote you in writing before any work begins.
02Family Law

Family Law

Divorce, custody, and guardianships — handled with discretion and an eye toward what's best for the children involved.

What we handle

  • Adoption (stepparent, agency, private)
  • Child and spousal support
  • Child custody and parenting plans
  • Divorce and legal separation
  • Guardianship and conservatorship
  • Pre‑ and post‑nuptial agreements
Emily is certified in collaborative divorce practice. We try to keep matters out of court whenever it serves you.
03Business & Agriculture

Business & Agriculture

The day‑to‑day counsel small operations actually need — entity formation, contracts, land leases, water rights, and succession.

What we handle

  • Buy‑sell agreements
  • Commercial and ag lease drafting
  • Contractor agreements
  • Employment law
  • LLC, S-corp, C-corp, and partnership formation
  • Operating agreements and bylaws
  • Water rights and easements
Flat fees for entity formation and most contract work. Hourly only when the matter genuinely calls for it.
04Employment Law

Employment Law

Day‑to‑day employment counsel for small businesses and clear, practical guidance for employees navigating workplace issues.

What we handle

  • Discrimination and harassment claims
  • Employee handbooks and policies
  • Employment and severance agreements
  • Non‑compete and non‑solicitation agreements
  • Wage and hour disputes
  • Workplace investigations
  • Wrongful termination claims
Flat fees for handbook and policy work. Hourly for disputes, with written estimates before we begin.
05Real Estate

Real Estate & Title

Residential and commercial closings, title review, easements, and property disputes across the Nebraska Panhandle.

What we handle

  • Affidavit of Identity
  • Affidavits for Transfer of Personal Property Without Probate Under Nebraska Probate Code
  • Affidavits for Transfer of Real Property Without Probate Under Nebraska Probate Code
  • Boundary and quiet‑title disputes
  • Commercial real estate transactions
  • Easements and right‑of‑way
  • Promissory Notes and Deeds of Trust
  • Real Estate Contracts
  • Title review and curative work
  • Warranty Deeds, Mineral Deeds, Quitclaim Deeds, Trustee's Deeds, Personal Representative Deeds, Deeds of Distribution
Most residential closings are handled at a flat fee. Quoted before signing.
06Personal Injury

Personal Injury

Auto accidents, workplace injuries, and insurance disputes — taken on contingency. We only get paid when you do.

What we handle

  • Auto and trucking accidents
  • Insurance bad‑faith claims
  • Slip‑and‑fall and premises liability
  • Uninsured / underinsured motorist claims
  • Workplace injuries
  • Wrongful death
Free case evaluation. No fee unless we recover for you.
07Oil & Gas

Oil & Gas

Title, regulatory, and ownership work for mineral owners, operators, and producers across the Panhandle.

What we handle

  • Applications for Units, Pooling, Saltwater Disposal Wells
  • Division Orders
  • Drilling Title Opinions
  • Mineral Ownership Reports
  • Quiet Title Actions
Flat or hourly billing depending on scope. Quoted in writing before work begins.
08Probate & Trust Administration

Probate & Trust Administration

Guiding families and fiduciaries through Nebraska probate and the day‑to‑day work of administering a trust.

What we handle

  • Probate and estate administration
  • Trust administration
Most administrations are billed hourly with a written estimate at the outset; flat fees available for simple probates.
08Ready when you are

Get a straightforward conversation about your situation.

No pressure, no jargon, no billing for the first call. Pick whichever way works best for you.

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