John McWilliams
Recognized in Ones to Watch since 2025 About John McWilliams
John McWilliams is a lawyer based in Omaha, NE and has been recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America since 2025. John McWilliams is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Omaha, Nebraska
- Appellate Practice
- Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
Current Firm: Gross Welch Marks Clare PC LLO
Education: Creighton University, J.D., graduated 2015
Location: Omaha, NE
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EDUCATION Creighton University (J.D., 1978) Creighton University (B.A., Cum Laude, 1975) PRACTICE EMPHASIS Civil Litigation Insurance Litigation Business Litigation Fire & Explosion Litigation Professional Liability Personal Injury Litigation HONORS & AWARDS Fellow, American College of Trial Lawyers The Best Lawyers in America Great Plains Super Lawyers Fellow, American Bar Foundation Alpha Sigma Nu, National Jesuit Honor Society Spirit of Creighton Award
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