Clay Center Lawyers

Douglas G. Pauley, a renowned personal injury attorney in Hastings, Nebraska, has established a commendable reputation through his extensive experience and steadfast commitment to justice not just within Nebraska but also in Colorado. Since being admitted to practice in 1981, Douglas has amassed a broad spectrum of legal knowledge, making significant contributions as a car accident lawyer, truck accident lawyer, motorcycle accident lawyer, estate planning lawyer, family lawyer, and workers' compensation lawyer. Graduating with distinction from the University of Nebraska at Lincoln and earning his J.D. from the University of Nebraska College of Law in 1981, Douglas embarked on a legal...

I primarily practice in the areas of criminal defense, juvenile law, and public health law. I also handle some other types of matters, including estate planning/probate, guardianships/conservatorships, name changes, adoptions, nonprofit corporation formation, and personal injury. I practice in many counties in Central Nebraska, including Buffalo, Adams, Hall, Sherman, Kearney, Franklin, Harlan, Furnas, Gosper, and Dawson Counties. I am originally from the Black Hills of South Dakota. I enjoy playing the cello, drag racing with my family, reading, travelling, and spending time with my husband and pets.

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...

Vanessa attended the University of South Dakota for college, graduate school, and law school, and earned her J.D. from the University of South Dakota School of Law in 2005. She is a member of the Thomas Sterling Honor Society, the highest honor bestowed upon the top 10% of students in each USD Law graduating class. Prior to moving to Lincoln in 2008, Vanessa practiced law in rural northeastern Nebraska. Throughout her career, Vanessa has concentrated on representing individuals in family law, juvenile law, and guardianship/adoption matters in probate court. Vanessa was honored to be part of the 2008-2009 Nebraska...

Berry Law has led fights against unjust prosecutions and government overreach since 1965. This team of warrior lawyers knows what it takes to win in the courtroom and beyond. John S. Berry Jr. helps his clients fight some of the most important battles of their lives. John has not only led successful teams in the courtroom, resulting in several jury trial victories, but has also led soldiers in deployments to Iraq and Bosnia. John personifies the warrior ethos that is the foundation for Berry Law’s success. Beyond the battlefield and the courtroom, John’s leadership experience extends to community organizations locally and...

Jonathan Eller graduated from Brigham Young University, with a degree in English. Prior to attending BYU, Jonathan served a two year service mission in Brazil, Porto Alegre where he learned and became fluent in Portuguese. After graduating from BYU he was associated for five years with United Healthcare as an Escalation Specialist resolving high priority and managerial issues.

Jonathan always had a strong desire to become an Attorney but it wasn’t until after his father passed away that Jonathan received the inspiration needed to embark on that career path. Jonathan saw first hand the power of the law and how...

Perry Andrew Pirsch has 20 years of experience in the practice of law. In addition to over a decade in private practice, Perry served as an Assistant Attorney General for the State of Nebraska in Civil Litigation (1998-2000), Legislative Counsel to U.S. Rep. Lee Terry (2003-2004), General Counsel to the Nebraska State Auditor of Public Accounts (2004-2007), and Deputy and Counsel to the Nebraska State Treasurer (2007-2008).

Perry received his Juris Doctorate (J.D.) from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL) College of Law in 1998 and Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Political Science in 1994 ( UNL). He also holds a...

Attorney-Owner of Lapin Law Offices located in Lincoln, Nebraska. Represent injured, abused and disabled clients throughout Nebraska with caring, passion and dedication. Hired Patrick Driver as an Associate in mid-2011. Expanded practice areas to include claims against abusive debt collectors (FDCPA) and telemarketers (TCPA).

Jerusha Hancock graduated from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln with a B.A. in 2002. She received a Master's degree in counseling from Denver Seminary in 2005 and graduated from the University of Nebraska College of Law in 2008. She then clerked for Chief Justice Michael Heavican of the Nebraska Supreme Court for over three years. Jerusha worked for Nebraska Appleseed for two years in the Health Care Access Program before coming to work for the Berry Law Firm.

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,...

Chad J. Wythers attended the University of Nebraska (B.A. 1996) and the University of Nebraska, College of Law (J.D. 2001).

Chad is a member of the Nebraska State Bar Association, the Nebraska Criminal Defense Attorney Association (NCDAA), the Lincoln, Bar Association, and the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (NACDL). He is admitted to practice law in the State of Nebraska; the United States District Court, District of Nebraska; the United States Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit; and the United States Court of Appeals for Veterans’ Claims.

Chad has tried cases in multiple states and is a member of California...

Helping families help themselves. Assisting families in Nebraska who choose to mediate their divorce and parenting plans. There is an increased interest in divorce mediation and DIY divorce. Divorce is a complex process; through mediation, we assist families in resolving their divorce without the need for litigation. We welcome the involvement of attorneys in mediation as well as mediation without attorney involvement. It is your mediation; you choose how to proceed. Divorce mediation services include assisting with an amicable divorce, uncontested divorce, DIY divorce, and contested and high-conflict divorce mediation.

Justin Kalemkiarian knows people. With a bachelor’s degree in psychology, a Juris Doctorate from the University of Iowa, and a background in business development, non-profits, law, and foreign affairs, Justin has an intimidating arsenal of experience that’s crafted to help his clients’ lives and get them the best results, every time. Justin’s love for people has been the foundation of his career and the reason for his pursuit into law. After working in government and non-profit work, Justin saw how the rule of law can affect the everyday lives of people. Determined to bring justice into others’ lives, Justin began pursuing...

Thomas T. Inkelaar is passionate about personal injury law, and considers this complicated and sensitive field his area of expertise. He’s prepared, enthusiastic and unwavering in his commitment to help his clients receive the most appropriate resolutions. As founder of Law Office of Thomas T. Inkelaar LLC, Thomas has established himself as a professional, qualified attorney who is authorized to practice law in Kansas and Nebraska.

Going through a divorce or family law matter can be an emotional time that can leave you feeling betrayed, lost, or overwhelmed. Having an attorney that can relate to you, and who focuses on divorce and family law can make the process easier. Dakota Britt is a compassionate Team Leader Attorney with Stange Law Firm, PC who can represent clients throughout Boone County and the surrounding areas from the firm’s Columbia, MO office location. Dakota completed his undergraduate degree at Graceland University, earning a Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice while minoring in Business, English, and Human Services. While there,...

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...

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.

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...

Andrew served ten years in the Marine Corps, first as an infantry officer and later as a judge advocate. He commanded a rifle platoon, a Dragons platoon, and a company in the Second Marine Division. After attending Creighton University on the Funded Law Program and graduating summa cum laude in 1986, he served as a trial defense counsel at Marine Corps Base, Quantico, Virginia. He participated in several high-profile military cases involving charges ranging from homicide to capital espionage.

In the years following his military service, Andrew has handled complex white collar criminal and civil cases in federal, military and...

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...

Jordan will accept cases in the following counties: Lancaster, Saunders, Seward, York, Butler, Dodge, Sarpy, Cass, Otoe, Johnson, Gage, Saline. This list is not meant to be exhaustive. If you want to know whether he takes cases in the county you have a legal question, feel free to contact him. Jordan spent the first two and a half years of his career with Fye Law Office in Holdrege, Nebraska. There he served the clients in 14 counties across Central and South Western Nebraska. He gained a great deal of trial experience with civil cases, particularly divorces involving children,...

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.

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 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...

Augustyn Law Office, P.C. LLO is owned and operated by attorney Dan Augustyn. The firm was first opened in 2005. Dan is committed to helping the victims of accidents after several auto accidents shaped his life, including the death of a close friend and the near death of his brother. Dan is a seventh generation Nebraskan and takes pride in his deep Nebraska roots. Dan grew up in Kearney and Lincoln and graduated from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and the University of Minnesota Law School. Dan and paralegal James Parks have 48 years combined legal experience. They spent a combined 22 years...

Admitted to Practice: State of Nebraska U.S. Supreme Court U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit U.S. District Court, District of Nebraska Community Involvement: Board of Directors: United Support Memorial for Workplace Fatalities Board of Directors, The Haymarket Theatre, Director 2002-2012 President and Founder, Lincoln Contemporary Dance Project, 2003 - present Board of Directors, OmniArts Nebraska 2011 to present Choreographer/Performing Artist for: Flatwater Shakespeare Company The Haymarket Theatre Lincoln Contemporary Dance Project

Jeremy Parsley is a Lincoln, NE criminal defense and personal injury lawyer.

Julianne M. Spatz is a partner with the law firm of Kinsey Rowe Becker & Kistler, LLP. Much of Julianne's practice is dedicated to counseling individuals, and families in her areas of specialty. These areas include estate planning, guardianships and conservatorships, special needs planning.

Rob is a Nebraska native, born and raised in the western panhandle town of Scottsbluff. He attended the University of Nebraska at Lincoln, majoring in marketing and management. He received his Bachelor of Science degree in 1970 and earned his law degree from the University of Nebraska College of Law in 1973. Rob practices primarily in the area of civil litigation, including commercial litigation, product liability, personal injury, and general civil litigation. His commercial law practice includes title review and loan document review for banking and business clients, as well as litigation of contract disputes. His work also includes seeking injunctive...

Jared earned his Juris Doctorate from the University of Nebraska College of Law, where he focused on litigation, mediation, family law, and employment law. During law school, Jared gained valuable legal experience working as a Senior-Certified Student Guardian ad Litem for the UNL Children’s Justice Clinic where he represented children subjected to abuse or neglect by a parent. He also worked as a legal intern for the Project Harmony/Foster Care Review Office which oversees all Nebraska youth in out-of-home placements. His legal work also included spending time as a legal intern with the South Dakota Attorney General’s Office. Before attending...

S. A. Mora James, JD, has been practicing law since April 22, 1992. Mora James is a seasoned litigator both in Federal and State courts of Nebraska including the U.S. Immigration Court in Omaha. In addition, Mora James has Appellate experience in the U.S. Appeals Court of the 8th Circuit and the U.S. Supreme Court. Mora James respectfully represents clients across the State of Nebraska. Mora James is dedicated to provide top quality legal services to all people with compassion and understanding in the most welcoming atmosphere possible. Mora James believes that the pursuit of Justice should be available to all...

As a Lincoln, NE criminal defense lawyer with a background as a Federal Defender, Carlos A. Monzón knows how to handle tough and challenging cases. He previously served on the Minority and Justice Task Force Implementation Committee, handling hundreds of cases before the United States District Court for the District of Nebraska. He is affiliated with numerous associations and organizations, including the Nebraska Hispanic Bar Association, the Nebraska Criminal Defense Attorneys Association, and the Child Guidance Center. He has been practicing law for more than a decade and received the Charitable Funds Visionary Award for improving the administration of justice...

Suzanne practices primarily in the area of veterans disability benefit claims. Since joining the firm, she has assisted hundreds of veterans with developing and appealing their claims at VA Regional Offices across the nation. Her past litigation experience includes family law, bankruptcy, and employment law.

Suzanne is admitted to practice in Colorado and Nebraska, the United States District Court for the District of Nebraska, and the United States Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims. She is also accredited by the Department of Veterans Affairs to represent claimants for VA benefits.

Suzanne graduated from Excelsior College, cum laude (B.Sc. 2000) and from...