Matthew Lathrop
About Matthew Lathrop
Matthew Lathrop is a lawyer based in Omaha, NE and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2022. Matthew Lathrop is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Omaha, Nebraska
- Litigation - Insurance
- Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
Current Firm: Law Office of Matthew A. Lathrop PC LLO
Education: Creighton University, J.D., graduated 1988
Location: Omaha, NE
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Dan graduated cum laude from Creighton University School of Law in 2013. He is a member of Erickson | Sederstrom’s Estate, Probate and Trust Law Division. Dan’s practice consists of estate and gift planning, trust administration, probate of client estates, and federal and state taxation.
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