1. Justin Charles Valencia
Title: Associate
Law School: Western Michigan University, Class of 2012, J.D.
College: Nebraska Wesleyan University, Class of 2004, B.S., Psychology and Political Science
Admitted: Western Michigan University, Class of 2012, J.D.
Practice Area: Administrative Law, Appellate Practice, Bankruptcy: Court, Bankruptcy: Creditor, Bankruptcy: Debtor, Business, Civil Litigation, Federal Practice, Government, Labor & Employment Law, Probate, Tax Law
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2. John C. Hahn
Title: Partner
Law School:
College:
Admitted:
Practice Area: Bankruptcy, Creditors Rights, Business Planning, Estate Planning, Debtor and Creditor, Elder Law, Guardianship and Conservatorship, Civil Litigation, Probate, Real Estate, Trusts and Estates, Wills, Agricultural Law, Tax Law
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3. Elizabeth Ryan Cano
Title: Associate
Law School:
College:
Admitted:
Practice Area: Litigation, Medical Malpractice Defense, Legal Malpractice Defense, Personal Injury, Appellate Practice
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4. Kelli Anne Francis
Title: Associate
Law School: University of Nebraska - Lincoln, Class of 1997, J.D.
College: University of Nebraska at Kearney, Class of 1990, B.A.
Admitted: University of Nebraska - Lincoln, Class of 1997, J.D.
Practice Area: General Liability, Workers Compensation Defense
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5. Spencer G. Bergen
Title: Associate
Law School: University of Nebraska College of Law, J.D., 2014
College: University of Nebraska - Lincoln, Bachelor's, Business Administration, History, 2011
Admitted: University of Nebraska College of Law, J.D., 2014
Practice Area: Agricultural Law; Business; Creditor/Debtor; Elder Law; Estate Planning; Guardianships/Conservatorships; Probate; Real Estate; Tax Law
Membership: Lincoln Bar Association, Nebraska State Bar Association, Lincoln Young Professionals Group.

6. Erin C. Duggan Pemberton
Title: Partner
Law School: State University of New York at Buffalo, J.D., cum laude, 2001
College: Southeast Community College, Lincoln, NE, OR Tech Diploma, 1978; Bryan Memorial School of Nursing, Lincoln, NE, Nursing Diploma, 1984; Webster University, Kansas City, MO, B.S.N., 1992; St. John Fisher College, Rochester, NY, M.S., Nursing Administration, with distinction, 1997
Admitted: State University of New York at Buffalo, J.D., cum laude, 2001
Practice Area: Insurance Defense; Legal Malpractice Defense; Civil Litigation; Complex Litigation; Defense Litigation; Federal Civil Litigation; Trial Practice; Medical Malpractice Defense
Membership: Member: Nebraska State, New York State and American Bar Associations.

7. John Paul Weis
Title: Associate
Law School: Creighton University, J.D., 1991
College: Creighton University, B.A., 1986
Admitted: Creighton University, J.D., 1991
Practice Area: Probate and Estate Planning; School Law; Commercial Litigation; Employment Law; Real Property Law; Insurance Defense; Personal Injury; Health Care Compliance; Health Care Litigation; Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA); Nursing Home Litigation; Airbag Injury; Automotive Restraints; Seat Belt Injury
Membership: Nebraska State and Omaha Bar Associations; Nebraska Defense Counsel Association; Defense Research Institute.

8. James A. Snowden
Title: Partner
Law School: University of Nebraska, J.D., with distinction, 1972
College: University of Nebraska, B.A., 1970
Admitted: University of Nebraska, J.D., with distinction, 1972
Practice Area: Medical; Hospital; Professional Liability; Litigation
Membership: Lincoln, Nebraska State (Member, House of Delegates, 1984-1987; Chair: Ethics Committee, 1989-1991 and Civil Practice and Procedure Committee, 1996) Bar Associations; Federation of Insurance and Corporation Counsel; American College of Trial Lawyers; Nebraska Defense Counsel Association (President, 1996).

9. John C. Hurd
Title: Partner
Law School: University of Nebraska College of Law, J.D., 1973
College: University of Nebraska, B.A., 1969
Admitted: University of Nebraska College of Law, J.D., 1973
Practice Area: Estate Planning; Probate; Real Estate; Business Law
Membership: Lincoln and Nebraska State Bar Associations.

10. Stephen L. Ahl
Title: Partner
Law School: University of Nebraska, J.D., 1975
College: University of Nebraska, B.A., 1972
Admitted: University of Nebraska, J.D., 1975
Practice Area: Civil Trial Practice; Personal Injury Defense; Trial Practice; Insurance Defense; Commercial Litigation; Transportation Law; Products Liability
Membership: Lincoln and Nebraska State (Member, Tort and Insurance Practice Law Section) Bar Associations; Nebraska Association of Trial Attorneys; Defense Research Institute; International Association of Defense Counsel; Nebraska Defense Counsel Association; Trucking Industry Defense Association; American Board of Trial Advocates; Robert Van Pelt American Inns of Court.

11. James B. Luers
Title: Partner
Law School: University of Nebraska Lincoln College of Law, J.D., 1976
College: University of Nebraska, B.S., 1972
Admitted: University of Nebraska Lincoln College of Law, J.D., 1976
Practice Area: Litigation; Personal Injury; Workers Compensation; Environmental Law; Insurance Defense; Banking Law; Construction Law; Medical Malpractice; Railroad Litigation; General Liability
Membership: Lincoln and Nebraska State Bar Associations; Nebraska Association of Trial Attorneys.

12. Krista M. Carlson
Title: Associate
Law School: University of Nebraska at Lincoln College of Law, J.D., 2008
College: University of Nebraska at Kearney, B.A., History, 2005
Admitted: University of Nebraska at Lincoln College of Law, J.D., 2008
Practice Area: Administrative Law, Appellate Advocacy, Appellate Practice, Civil Litigation, Collection Act Litigation, Defense Litigation, Defense of Violations, Disputes, Domestic & Family Law, Insurance Law, Litigation, NLRB Defense, Ordinance, Personal Injury, Contracts & Agreements, Railroad Litigation, Transportation Law, Union Defense, Wage Payment, Zoning
Membership: Nebraska State Bar Association.

13. Justin C. Sheldon
Title: Associate
Law School: University of Nebraska - Lincoln, Class of 2016, J.D.
College: University of Nebraska at Kearney, Class of 2013, B.A.
Admitted: University of Nebraska - Lincoln, Class of 2016, J.D.
Practice Area: Corporate Law, Real Estate, Mergers and Acquisitions, Municipal Law
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14. Jack G. Wolfe
Title: Partner
Law School: University of Nebraska, J.D., 1970
College: Kearney State College, B.A., 1967
Admitted: University of Nebraska, J.D., 1970
Practice Area: General Corporate; Commercial Real Estate; Mergers and Acquisitions; Business Transactions; Construction; Employment and Labor; Zoning and Planning
Membership: Lincoln and Nebraska State Bar Associations.

15. Dean J. Sitzmann
Title: Partner
Law School: University of Nebraska College of Law, J.D., 1983
College: University of South Dakota, B.S., 1980
Admitted: University of Nebraska College of Law, J.D., 1983
Practice Area: Civil Litigation; Insurance Defense; Medical Malpractice Defense; Trial Practice
Membership: Omaha, Lincoln, Iowa State and Nebraska State (Member: Civil Practice and Procedure Committee, 2000-2002; Judicial Nominating Commission, 2001-2002) Bar Associations; Nebraska Association of Trial Attorneys; Nebraska Defense Counsel Association; Defense Research Institute.

16. William L. Tannehill
Title: Partner
Law School: University of Nebraska College of Law, J.D., with distinction, 1982
College: Kearney State College, B.A., 1979
Admitted: University of Nebraska College of Law, J.D., with distinction, 1982
Practice Area: Civil Litigation; Insurance Defense; Medical Malpractice Defense; Railroad Litigation; Legal Malpractice Defense
Membership: Lincoln and Nebraska State Bar Associations.

17. Thomas E. Morrow, Jr.
Title: Associate
Law School: University of Nebraska, J.D., 1988
College: University of Nebraska, B.A., English, 1984
Admitted: University of Nebraska, J.D., 1988
Practice Area: Personal Injury; Civil Practice; Insurance Defense; Commercial Law; Products Liability
Membership: Nebraska State Bar Association.

18. Nathan Derek Anderson
Title: Associate
Law School: University of Nebraska College of Law, J.D., with high distinction, 2012
College: University of Utah, B.S., cum laude, 2007
Admitted: University of Nebraska College of Law, J.D., with high distinction, 2012
Practice Area: Appellate Advocacy; General Civil; Litigation/Trial Practice; Insurance Law; Defense Litigation; Medical Malpractice; Professional Malpractice Defense; Personal Injury; Litigation
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19. Renee Eveland
Title: Partner
Law School: University of Nebraska College of Law, J.D., with distinction, 2005
College: Truman State University, B.A., English, summa cum laude, 1998
Admitted: University of Nebraska College of Law, J.D., with distinction, 2005
Practice Area: Insurance Defense; Civil Litigation
Membership: Lincoln and Nebraska State Bar Associations.

20. Melanie J. Whittamore-Mantzios
Title: Partner
Law School: University of Nebraska, B.A., 1985, J.D. 1988
College:
Admitted: University of Nebraska, B.A., 1985, J.D. 1988
Practice Area: Civil Litigation; Employment Law; Railroad Litigation
Membership: Lincoln and Nebraska State Bar Associations; National Association of Trial Attorneys; National Association of Railroad Trial Counsel.