James C. "Jim" Zalewski
About James C. Zalewski
James C. Zalewski is a lawyer based in Lincoln, NE and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2015. James C. Zalewski is recognized in the following practice area:
- Lincoln, Nebraska
- Employment Law - Individuals
Current Firm: Olson Zalewski Wynner LLP
Education: Creighton University, J.D., graduated 1979
Location: Lincoln, NE
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