Civil Matters
Most civil disputes are not worth what it costs to fight them to the end. The useful question is rarely "can I win" — it is what the realistic outcome is, what getting there costs, and whether the other side can actually pay.
This office handles civil disputes for individuals and small businesses in Douglas and Sarpy Counties and throughout Nebraska, and will tell you early if the economics do not work.
Civil Matters Handled
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Contract Disputes & Breach of Contract
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Wills, Trusts and Estates
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Landlord and Tenant Disputes, including Evictions and Security Deposits
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Debt Collection Defense
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Small Claims Coaching and County Court Matters
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Consumer Disputes and Deceptive Practices
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Employment Disputes, including Unpaid Wages
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Property and Boundary Disputes
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Demand Letters and Pre-suit Negotiation
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Enforcement and Collection of Judgments
Important Info Before Suit
DEADLINES ARE UNFORGIVING - Every claim has a statute of limitations, and they vary by claim type. A strong case filed late is worth nothing. If something happened a while ago, ask sooner rather than later.
A JUDGMENT IS NOT MONEY - Winning gives you a piece of paper. Collecting is a separate effort, and against someone with no assets and no steady income it may never produce anything. That assessment belongs at the beginning.
"STRONGLY-WORDED LETTER" - A letter resolves more than you would think. A demand letter from an attorney, with a credible explanation of what follows, settles a substantial share of disputes for a fraction of what litigation costs.