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Criminal Law12
Arrests, DWI, drug and assault charges
Family Law23
Divorce, custody, child and spousal support
Personal Injury42
Car, truck and work accidents, malpractice
Estate Law34
Wills, trusts, probate, elder law
Bankruptcy32
Chapter 7, Chapter 13, debt relief
Immigration16
Visas, green cards, citizenship
Business Law29
Starting a company, contracts, disputes
Employment Law30
Firing, discrimination, unpaid wages
Real Estate Law18
Closings, landlord and tenant, property
Intellectual Property31
Patents, trademarks, copyright
Tax Law7
IRS problems, audits, tax debt
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Nebraska law guides
All law guides →Plain-English guides to the law. General information, not legal advice.
The Automatic Stay in Nebraska Bankruptcy
Nebraska bankruptcy automatic stay (11 U.S.C. § 362) immediately halts most collection actions, lawsuits, foreclosures, and wage garnishments the moment a bankruptcy is filed.
Chapter 11 Business Reorganization in Nebraska
Nebraska businesses can use Chapter 11 to reorganize debt while continuing operations. Subchapter V (small-business) streamlines for businesses with debt under ~$7.5M.
Arbitration Clauses + Agreements in Nebraska
Nebraska arbitration clauses are widely enforced under the Federal Arbitration Act (FAA) — but unconscionability, class-action waiver issues, and the 2022 EFAA (sexual-harassment carve-out) limit some clauses.
Breach of Contract in Nebraska
Nebraska breach-of-contract claims require valid contract + breach + damages — but most cases turn on what damages can be proved, not whether breach occurred.
Your Rights If Arrested in Nebraska
Your federal constitutional rights apply if you're arrested in Nebraska — Miranda, right to remain silent, right to counsel. Phone-call rule: Reasonable phone access.
Assault Charges in Nebraska
Nebraska assault charges: simple assault is typically Class I misdemeanor up to 1 yr (3rd-degree); aggravated forms can reach up to life (1st-degree).
Challenging Breath-Test Evidence in Nebraska
Nebraska DUI breath-test results can be challenged on calibration, maintenance, operator error, mouth alcohol, and machine reliability — successful challenges have led to thousands of dismissals nationally.
CDL DUI in Nebraska
Nebraska commercial driver's license (CDL) holders face stricter DUI rules — 0.04% BAC limit (half of regular drivers) plus career-ending consequences for ANY DUI in any vehicle.
ADA + Disability Accommodation in Nebraska
Nebraska disabled employees are protected by the federal ADA (15+ employees) + state law — employers must engage in interactive process + provide reasonable accommodations unless undue hardship.
Age Discrimination in Nebraska
Nebraska workers age 40+ are protected by the federal ADEA + state law from age discrimination — but the Supreme Court's Gross v. FBL standard requires "but-for" causation, making cases harder than other discrimination claims.
Asset Protection Planning in Nebraska
Nebraska asset protection involves layering — exemption planning, business entities, retirement accounts, and (for some) Domestic Asset Protection Trusts (DAPTs) in DAPT-friendly states.
Blended Family Estate Planning in Nebraska
Nebraska blended families need careful estate planning to avoid disinheriting biological children when surviving spouse remarries — QTIP trusts, life insurance, and specific structures address the conflict.
Adoption Process in Nebraska
Nebraska adoption involves consent rules, a court-supervised home study, and (for newborn adoptions) a state-specific revocation window. Limited revocation window.
Alimony in Nebraska: How It Works
Nebraska calls it alimony. Discretionary; intended to assist the receiving spouse during a reasonable period of adjustment.
Applying for Asylum from Nebraska
Asylum is governed by federal law but cases are heard in the immigration court closest to where the applicant lives. Omaha Immigration Court.
Cancellation of Removal in Nebraska
Nebraska immigrants in removal proceedings may qualify for cancellation of removal — relief that allows long-term residents (LPRs and certain non-LPRs) to avoid deportation and obtain green cards.
Copyright Basics for Nebraska Creators
Copyright is purely federal — registered with the U.S. Copyright Office, enforced through federal district courts. Nebraska infringement cases are filed in U.S. District Court for the District of Nebraska.
Fair Use of Copyrighted Material in Nebraska
Nebraska creators using copyrighted material need fair-use analysis — four-factor test (purpose, nature, amount, market effect) determines whether use is lawful without permission.
Amusement-Park Injuries in Nebraska
Nebraska amusement park / ride / water park injuries can lead to negligence, premises liability, and product-liability claims — but liability waivers and federal CPSC reporting create complications.
Aviation Accident Claims in Nebraska
Nebraska aviation-accident claims involve federal aviation law, FAA / NTSB investigations, multiple potential defendants, and (for international flights) treaties like the Montreal Convention.
1031 Like-Kind Exchanges in Nebraska
Nebraska 1031 like-kind exchanges defer capital gains tax on real-estate sales when proceeds reinvest in similar property — strict 45/180-day deadlines + qualified intermediary required.
Adverse Possession in Nebraska
Nebraska adverse possession requires 10 years of continuous, open, hostile, exclusive, and notorious possession.
Innocent Spouse Tax Relief in Nebraska
Nebraska spouses who filed joint returns can escape responsibility for tax debts caused by the other spouse — through innocent spouse, separation of liability, or equitable relief.
IRS Audit Defense in Nebraska
Nebraska taxpayers facing IRS audits should know — most audits are correspondence (mail-only), 3-year SOL is standard, and you have appeal + Tax Court rights at every step.
Attorneys near Omaha
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Many do, especially in personal injury, criminal defense, bankruptcy and immigration. Ask when you call — a first meeting is the best way to see whether an attorney is a good fit.
How many attorneys are listed in Omaha, NE?
There are currently 149 attorneys listed in Omaha, NE on CGMIMM.