David C. Nelson

Leo A. Knowles is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation. Leo A., who practices law in Omaha, Nebraska, has been recognized since 1993. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Leo A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Although it may be necessary to pay some taxes, the philosophy is to keep the necessary taxes to a minimum whenever possible. The goals are to help clients plan their tax affairs appropriately and aggressively represent their interests before the IRS, both administratively and in court, to ensure that they are treated fairly and pay no more than legally required. Nationwide Practice: IRS controversies, both administratively and in court IRS criminal cases Primary Nebraska Practice Areas: Tax ...

Jim has experience representing clients with commercial, financial and bankruptcy related legal issues. Clients have come to Jim with challenges involving credit limitations, cash flow problems, collection issues and many more situations faced by business owners. When counseling a client on how to move forward, Jim uses a common sense approach to address complicated business matters. Jim believes in prompt resolution and minimizing the impact of any course of action on his client’s busi...

Bob Cannella is a native Nebraskan who has practiced law at the firm since graduating from law school in 1972. Bob’s principal legal activities are in the areas of higher education law and the counseling and representation of employers in employment, labor relations, employment discrimination, and preventive employment law matters. Bob fills the lead role in the firm’s representation of Metropolitan Community College, and in that role he works closely with the administration and B...

Douglas E. Quinn is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Banking and Finance Law, Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law, Commercial Transactions / UCC Law and Litigation - Bankruptcy. Douglas E., who practices law in Omaha, Nebraska, has been recognized since 2012. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Douglas E. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic a...

Mathew T. Watson is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation. Mathew T., who practices law in Omaha, Nebraska, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Mathew T. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

David S. Houghton is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation. David S., who practices law in Omaha, Nebraska, has been recognized since 2008. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which David S. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

EDUCATION Creighton University (J.D., Cum Laude, 1983) Boston University (M.Ed., 1975) Hastings College (B.A., 1970) PRACTICE EMPHASIS Civil Litigation Workers’ Compensation Litigation & Mediation HONORS & AWARDS The Best Lawyers in America

Mary E. Vandenack is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Trusts and Estates. Mary E., who practices law in Omaha, Nebraska, has been recognized since 2018. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Mary E. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Richard D. Myers is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law. Richard D., who practices law in Omaha, Nebraska, has been recognized since 2008. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Richard D. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.