Michael F. Kinney
Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2006 About Michael F. Kinney
Michael F. Kinney is a lawyer based in Omaha, NE and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2006. Michael F. Kinney is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Omaha, Nebraska
- Arbitration
- Bet-the-Company Litigation
- Commercial Litigation
- Mediation
- Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants
- Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
- Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
- Product Liability Litigation - Defendants
- Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs
Current Firm: Cassem, Tierney, Adams, Gotch & Douglas
Education: The University of Iowa, J.D., graduated 1971 and The University of Iowa, graduated 1971
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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