Cass County Lawyers

I have been a defense attorney for the last 26 plus years. I'm currently licensed in Nebraska, Iowa and hold an inactive license in Colorado. I also handle matters in federal court. Give me a call to help with criminal defense, DUI/OUI, Family and Divorce law. We offer free friendly advice and will get your matter going for you. Put us in your corner.

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...

Susan Napolitano is a champion for others. As an indomitable survivor, Susan stands shoulder-to-shoulder with her clients and encourages them to stay strong and keep fighting for their rights during the most difficult time of their lives. She is a relentless civil attorney who fights for clients pursuing personal injury claims and related civil matters. Susan is a sincerely compassionate and resolute defender who never backs down when safeguarding her clients, their assets, their livelihood, and their loved ones. Susan’s unconquerable spirit is contagious, and she shares that confidence with her clients, many of whom are overwhelmed with...

Craig loves being a lawyer. “It’s helping people heal first, and then getting them results for their losses and permanent injury. Whether it’s a fight about liability, medical care, or treatment. If you don’t have an injury lawyer, you are more likely to get turned down on liability or proper medical treatment. Our team fights a lot of battles, for our clients. It’s rewarding to help people heal better and faster with the proper medical treatment, not to mention make the world safer. It’s satisfying to help people battle against big insurance and corporations that these people simply...

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.

Jeffrey F Putnam is a personal injury attorney and workers compensation attorney located in Omaha, Nebraska. If you have head, neck, or back injuries from your job or an auto accident, call today.

Nominated one of "10 Best" Attorneys for Nebraska by the American Institute of Family Law Attorneys in 2015. Winner of Michael W. Amdor Memorial Excellence in Legal Research Award.

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...

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.

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,...

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...

Eric Chandler is a former criminal prosecutor with the Douglas County Attorney's Office. Mr. Chandler left his job as a prosecutor in 2007 to open The Law Office of Eric R. Chandler, PC, LLO. Mr. Chandler specializes in personal injury and criminal defense law. His injury practice is focused on helping people who have been injured in motor vehicle accidents.

Liam K. Meehan is a Partner at Wagner Meehan and Watson, LLP. He has practiced out of an office in Sarpy County since 2012. Mr. Meehan has an active family law practice in Sarpy, Douglas, and Pottawattamie County in Iowa. He handles divorces, modifications, child support and paternity cases. Mr. Meehan also has experience in criminal law dealing with both simple first time driving under influence charges to also handling more serious felonies. Mr. Meehan has represented criminal clients at the Nebraska Supreme Court on numerous occasions.

Mr. Meehan been awarded the Top 10 under 40 by The...

Bottlinger Law L.L.C. is a full service law firm located in Omaha, NE. Jason Bottlinger’s legal services focus on comprehensive estate planning, agricultural law, and civil litigation including personal injury, medical malpractice, and contract law. From the beginning consultation to the closing arguments, we will be there every step of the way. Whether you need help planning your legacy, have a contract disagreement, or your neighbor's cows ate your corn; contact us today to see what we can do for you!

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.

Matt Aerni fights for those who are injured. Mr. Aerni previously worked at one of the nation’s largest insurance companies and has first-hand knowledge of how insurance companies will try to put their own interests ahead of those of their clients when it comes to paying out claims. Matt seeks justice for those fighting insurance companies and the government alike. Additionally, Matt has represented several clients in breach of contract cases. Matt is a pilot and an avid marksman.

Ivan Velasco, Jr.'s parents immigrated to the United States from El Salvador in the late 1960s. Ivan grew up speaking Spanish and English. He graduated from Harvard University in 1998, and from Lewis and Clark Law School in 2001. He has been practicing law since 2001, and now exclusively practices immigration law.

• Fellow - American College of Trust and Estate Counsel
• Certified Estate Planning Law Specialist
• Best Lawyers in America
• Super Lawyers
• Omaha Estate Planning Council
• Creighton University School of Law – Estate Planning Adjunct Professor
• Nebraska Bar Association - Real Estate, Probate & Trust Law Section
• Iowa Bar Association - Elder Law and Probate, Trust & Estate Planning Sections
• Martindale-Hubbell AV-Preeminent Peer Review Rating and Distinguished Peer and Client Reviews
• 2011 Nebraska Partnership for Philanthropic Planning Community Sower Award

Badura & Wintz Law is ranked Tier 1 in Trusts & Estates Law and Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law in the Omaha region by Best...

Bassel El-Kasaby is senior partner of KasabyNicholls. Practicing primarily in Immigration law, civil rights, and transportation law, Bassel holds a Juris Doctor degree with distinction from the University of Iowa. He also has a Masters Degree in Urban Planning. A former faculty member at the University of Nebraska at Omaha Aviation Institute, he was involved in teaching and research on aviation law, policy, and regulation.