Clay County Lawyers

David's practice includes legal assistance to disabled or elderly persons and their families in a variety of contexts, class action litigation, and the use of social science research in the preparation of legal cases for trial. A graduate of Davidson College, David holds a Ph.D. in Experimental Psychology from the University of Tennessee. For several years he taught Psychology at the University level, and he worked in a psychiatric setting. Subsequently, he attended law school at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. David joined the firm in 1991, and is a partner.

Eric Hagen is driven by a lifelong commitment to service. Before becoming an attorney, he served as an officer in the United States Marine Corps, an experience that continues to shape his dedication to protecting others. Eric earned both his Juris Doctor and a Master’s in Negotiation and Conflict Resolution from Creighton University School of Law. During his time at Creighton, he was an editor for the Creighton Law Review, president of the Military Law Society, a member of Phi Delta Phi International Legal Honor Society, and was recognized with multiple awards for academic excellence and leadership. A proud representative of...

Seth Morris has a long successful history of protecting his client’s rights in the courtroom. Seth recently won a nationally-publicized criminal case where he earned an acquittal for a client wrongly accused of resisting arrest and obstructing a police officer. The case was one of the first in Nebraska in which cameras were allowed in the courtroom.

Seth handles a variety of cases including (but not limited to) DUI, possession, assault, personal injury, and civil rights violations. A lengthy history in the legal sector (from working as a law clerk during school to winning cases as a trial lawyer) gives...

Going through a divorce or any family law matter can be difficult for everyone involved. During these times, it’s essential to take the right steps to protect your rights and work toward ensuring a better future. Katherine Kühn, a dedicated Associate Attorney, is committed to helping clients in Lancaster County, Nebraska, and nearby areas from the firm’s Lincoln office. Katherine attended Creighton University School of Law in Omaha, where she obtained her Juris Doctor in May 2004. While in law school, she served as the President of the Women’s Law Student Association and participated in the Advanced Trial Court Competition and...

Established in 1995, Petersen Criminal Defense has handled over 7000 cases. Due to ever increasing complexity and conflicting legislation, I have limited my practice solely to criminal defense such as drunk driving, federal crimes, sexual assault, drug crimes and assault.

I grew up in Spokane, Washington and discovered at an early age that I wanted to pursue a legal career.

At age 16, I began working at a general practice law firm answering phones and filing legal documents. Eventually, I was admitted under Rule 16 of the Washington Supreme Court to represent clients on a limited basis. By age 19, I was...