Bennington Lawyers

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...

John Mitchell Heida is an experienced and highly rated attorney in the areas of intellectual property, business and aviation law. He has held senior management and legal roles in several cutting-edge technology companies and represents technology innovators, business owners, aircraft operators, mechanics and pilots in private practice. He remains an active pilot with an ATP certificate and jet rating.

Protecting your family and business.

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...

As one of Nebraska’s top criminal defense attorneys, Mr. Timothy L. Ashford was invited by the Nebraska State Bar Association as a criminal defense attorney to speak on a panel in which 580 Nebraska Attorneys were in attendance. Only a few criminal defense attorneys have been invited by the Nebraska State Bar Association to speak on a panel in front of 580 attorneys so it was an honor for Mr. Ashford to receive the invitation and to speak. As a former prosecutor and now a defense attorney, Attorney Ashford has used his experience and knowledge of the law to...

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.

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

Thomas E. (Tom) Whitmore was educated at Creighton University in Omaha. He began his career in 1969 as an associate at a prominent Omaha business law firm. In 1970, he accepted an opportunity to enter corporate practice, first with Fairmont Foods Company, then a New York Stock Exchange listed Company and later with the Foods Division of The Coca Cola Company. He resumed private law practice when he joined McGrath, North, O’Malley & Kratz, the law firm that represented ConAgra, Inc. and Valmont Industries, Inc. as well as a number of prominent Omaha business interests. In 1979, he left that...

Attorney Christopher P. Welsh has worked on both sides of the law as a defense attorney representing insurance companies and a personal injury lawyer for private practices. His only focus now is to help personal injury clients get the financial compensation and peace of mind they deserve. He understands the opposition we face and knows how to win a lawsuit against major corporations and insurance agencies.

I grew up on a dairy farm 30 miles northwest of Fremont, Nebraska. I am married and have two children and six grandchildren. At my church, I am the Treasurer, a member of the church council and its executive board, and I sing in the choir. I enjoy reading, traveling and people. I am a current member of the Nebraska State Bar Association (#11529) and a current member of the following sections of the Nebraska State Bar Association: Family Law, Agriculture Law, Real Estate, Estate Planning and Probate; and the Solo & small Firm Management section. I have...

Whether his clients are injured in an accident or charged with a crime, Sean Conway works tirelessly to ensure the best possible outcome for those he represents. Sean cares about his clients and about justice — a great combination for someone whose law practice is focused on helping those who have been injured or are facing criminal prosecution. Sean specializes in cases involving motor vehicle accidents, premises liability, and complex work injuries. Sean has had great success helping individuals who have been injured in an accident, including significant judgments at trial and on appeal for the victims of car and work...

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.

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...

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.

Bryan Hill is based in Omaha, Nebraska and focused on serving as a trusted legal counsel to investment advisers through his law firm, Bryan Hill Law (BHL). His legal work at BHL concentrates primarily on the following areas: (i) structuring and formalizing an investment adviser’s business relationships (e.g., client agreement, promoter/solicitor arrangement agreement, joint venture agreement, sub-advisory agreement, independent contractor investment adviser representative (IAR) agreement, bank network agreement, wrap sponsor agreement, tech platform agreement); (ii) conducting internal investigations of customer complaints; (iii) representing investment advisers during regulatory investigations by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) or the Nebraska Securities Bureau;...

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...