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Jerry Friedrichsen is Chair of the Litigation Department at Fitzgerald Schorr, where he has practiced since joining the firm in 1979 following a clerkship with the United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit. Jerry’s 35 years of trial and litigation experience is defense oriented, concentrating on insurance litigation, both coverage and defense; commercial litigation; products liability; professional liability and litigation representing governmental subdivisions. Jerry has be...

Ross Gardner is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Labor and Employment. Ross, who practices law in Omaha, Nebraska, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Ross is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Christopher E. Hoyme is a principal in the Omaha, Nebraska, office of Jackson Lewis P.C. Chris represents management nationwide in all facets of employment litigation. He has successfully defended employers across the country in over 40 federal and state courts, as well as before numerous federal and state administrative agencies across the country. Chris looks for practical solutions for clients facing litigation. He believes in a proactive, preventive approach to dealing with employment iss...

Paul R. Elofson is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law. Paul R., who practices law in Omaha, Nebraska, has been recognized since 2020. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Paul R. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Nick Taylor was raised on an Iowa century farm and is licensed to practice in both Nebraska and Iowa. He is married with three adult children and one grandson. His entire career since law school has been with the Fitzgerald, Schorr law firm with a practice solely devoted to estate planning and estate administration. Estate planning includes an emphasis on charitable planning and on succession planning for family businesses and other closely-held businesses. Nick received a Bachelor of Science...

Patrick J. Straka is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Patrick J., who practices law in Omaha, Nebraska, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Patrick J. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Ruth Horvatich is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employment Law - Management, Labor Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Ruth, who practices law in Omaha, Nebraska, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Ruth is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Warren R. Whitted, Jr. is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Real Estate Law. Warren R., who practices law in Omaha, Nebraska, has been recognized since 2018. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Warren R. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Sandra D. Morar is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of FDA Law. Sandra D., who practices law in Omaha, Nebraska, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Sandra D. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Nicholas K. Niemann is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships), Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law, Litigation and Controversy - Tax, Tax Law and Trusts and Estates. Nicholas K., who practices law in Omaha, Nebraska, has been recognized since 2013. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Nicholas K. is held by other top lawyers in the s...