Kurt F. Tjaden
About Kurt F. Tjaden
Kurt F. Tjaden is a lawyer based in Omaha, NE and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2008. Kurt F. Tjaden is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Omaha, Nebraska
- Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law
- Tax Law
- Trusts and Estates
Current Firm: Koley Jessen PC LLO
Education: University of Nebraska - Lincoln College of Law, J.D., graduated 1983
Location: Omaha, NE
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EDUCATION University of Florida (L.L.M., Taxation, 1979) Creighton University (J.D., Cum Laude, 1978) Creighton University (B.S., Cum Laude, 1975) PRACTICE EMPHASIS Estate Planning & Probate Tax Law Corporate & Business Law Real Estate HONORS & AWARDS University of Florida Richard B. Stephens Award for Outstanding Student (1979) Fellow, American College of Trust and Estate Counsel Great Plains Super Lawyers The Best Lawyers in America
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