John P. Passarelli
Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2003 About John P. Passarelli
John P. Passarelli is a lawyer based in Omaha, NE and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2003. John P. Passarelli is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Omaha, Nebraska
- Appellate Practice
- Bet-the-Company Litigation
- Franchise Law
- Litigation - Antitrust
- Litigation - Intellectual Property
- Litigation - Patent
Current Firm: Kutak Rock LLP
Education: Creighton University, J.D., graduated 1979
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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