Neligh Lawyers

Protecting your family and business.

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...

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.

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...

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...

Robert was born and raised in Lincoln, Nebraska. He graduated from Nebraska Wesleyan University with a Bachelor of Science Degree and his law degree from The University of Nebraska College of Law. He has worked for Cada Law since he was an undergraduate student. Robert is a member of the Nebraska State Bar Association, Catholic Bar Association, Nebraska Association of Trial Attorneys (NATA), Lincoln Independent Business Association and has been elected a state delegate to the Nebraska Republican party. Robert is also a member of the Holy Name Society at Immaculate Conception Church and is a third-degree Knight of Columbus.

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...

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.

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.

Bryan Hill focuses on the legal and regulatory challenges facing investment advisers, broker-dealers and investment professionals (i.e., investment adviser representatives and registered representatives). Bryan assists investment advisers, broker-dealers and their representatives with a variety of legal issues related to (i) recruiting, contracting with and onboarding new representatives, (ii) developing supervisory agreements, (iii) establishing marketing and/or solictor arrangements, (iv) creating, reviewing and updating investment advisory client and sub-advisory agreements, (v) conducting internal investigations of customer complaints, (vi) preparing responses to regulatory inquiries and investigations, and (vii) terminating the affiliation between representatives and their firms. *Bryan Hill is admitted for the practice of...

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.

At the Tyson Law Firm, we provide a broad range of legal services designed to meet the long-term needs of our clients. As a small firm, we ensure that every client receives the service they need and the individualized attention they deserve, at a very competitive price. Utilizing the legal knowledge and experience gained in over 29 years of law practice, we provide practical advice tailored to each client's unique issues. Our goal is ensure clients are able to make well-informed decisions that will benefit them personally and professionally. We value the relationships developed with our...

David Lepant graduated from the University of Nebraska at Kearney, Summa Cum Laude, with a degree in Business Administration. He was associated for eighteen years with Miller and Paine Department Stores in a variety of positions including store management and a member of the corporate executive management team. After Miller and Paine sold its stores to Dillards, Dave pursued his legal career, obtaining a Juris Doctor with Distinction degree from the University of Nebraska College of Law in 1993. In law school, Dave was Chairman of the Allen Moot Court Board and a member of the Order of the Barristers.Dave...

Nathan Jaggers, Attorney at Law, provides legal representation to clients involved in family, business, and estate disputes and helps small business owners create, operate and grow their businesses. Located in Alliance, Nebraska, his law firm furnishes a full menu of legal services to the Nebraska panhandle.

Borchers is the great granddaughter of Arthur Smith Churchill, a veteran of the Civil War who was Nebraska Attorney General in the 1890s. Other family members have been noted community leaders, such as her great grandfather, Ernst Stuht, an Omaha pioneer and member of the Omaha City Council in the 1890s, her father, William C. Stuht and grandfather, Clinton Briggs Stuht, both of whom worked in Omaha real estate.
So, after earning a bachelor’s degree from Midland Lutheran College and her law degree from the Creighton University School of Law, it was to be expected that her role in the community...