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Jerry is a senior member of the Erickson | Sederstrom litigation department. Jerry is a 1985 graduate of Creighton Law School and, while attending Creighton, was a member of the Law Review. Jerry's practice area focuses on litigation defense involving complex multi-party disputes, transportation litigation, product liability litigation, employment litigation, representation of nonprofits, as well as general insurance defense. Additionally, Jerry is the firm representative to The Harmonie Grou...

Dan's practice focuses on the representation of businesses and individuals in a wide range of corporate, finance, contract and tax-related matters. His work spans entity formation, business and shareholder planning, as well as the negotiation and drafting of virtually every type of commercial contract. In addition to these areas, Dan's practice includes advising clients in a variety of corporate finance transactions. This portion of Dan's practice focuses on secured financings, inventory fina...

Thomas M. Worthington is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships), Corporate Law, Energy Law, Mergers and Acquisitions Law and Venture Capital Law. Thomas M., who practices law in Omaha, Nebraska, has been recognized since 2017. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Thomas M. 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...

Clients seeking confident and knowledgeable counsel for any type of business dispute seek counsel from Patrick. Patrick represents clients with contractual disputes and clients who have disputes over business torts, including unfair business competition. When taking on a case, Patrick analyzes each matter based on the complexity and severity of the problem and the possible resolutions. He understands that every client and case are unique, and that lawsuits can disrupt business. So, before det...

Although it may be necessary to pay some taxes, the philosophy is to keep the necessary taxes to a minimum whenever possible. The goals are to help clients plan their tax affairs appropriately and aggressively represent their interests before the IRS, both administratively and in court, to ensure that they are treated fairly and pay no more than legally required. Nationwide Practice: IRS controversies, both administratively and in court IRS criminal cases Primary Nebraska Practice Areas: Tax ...

William F. Hargens is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Bet-the-Company Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Litigation - Banking and Finance, Litigation - Environmental, Litigation - Intellectual Property, Litigation - Mergers and Acquisitions, Litigation - Securities, Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs and Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants. William F., who practices law in Omaha, Nebraska, has been recognized since 2007. This recogniti...

Jeffrey J. Pirruccello 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, Corporate Law, Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law, Litigation and Controversy - Tax, Nonprofit / Charities Law, Tax Law and Trusts and Estates. Jeffrey J., who practices law in Omaha, Nebraska, has been recognized since 1993. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting...

Thomas G. McKeon is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law and Municipal Law. Thomas G., who practices law in Omaha, Nebraska, has been recognized since 2011. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Thomas G. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Gary Gotsdiner is the chairman and a shareholder and director of the firm. He represents closely held companies in a broad range of corporate matters, particularly mergers, acquisitions, real estate, finance, leasing and other transactional matters.