Richard K. "Rik" Bonness

Austin C. Bradley is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships), Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law, Tax Law and Trusts and Estates. Austin C. practices law in Omaha, Nebraska Best Lawyers has recognized Austin C. Bradley since 2020. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional rega...

Brian T. McKernan is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation, Copyright Law, Litigation - Construction and Litigation - Intellectual Property. Brian T. practices law in Omaha, Nebraska Best Lawyers has recognized Brian T. McKernan since 2019. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Brian T. McKernan is held...

Jerald L. “Jerry” Rauterkus is a senior member of the litigation department at Erickson Sederstrom in Omaha, Nebraska. His practice is focused on litigation defense matters involving complex multi-party disputes, transportation litigation , product liability litigation , employment litigation , nonprofit representation , insurance defense, and Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants. Jerry earned his law degree from Creighton University School of Law in 1985, where he served as a ...

Patrick J. Straka is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate Law and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Patrick J. practices law in Omaha, Nebraska Best Lawyers has recognized Patrick J. Straka since 2024. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Patrick J. Straka is held by other lawyers.

William “Bill” T. Foley serves as General Counsel and trusted business advisor to a broad range of companies, including entrepreneurial start-ups, closely held businesses, and multi-generational family-owned enterprises throughout Omaha, Nebraska and beyond. At Erickson Sederstrom , Bill counsels clients on legal and business matters that impact day-to-day operations, long-term planning, and organizational growth. Before practicing law, Bill worked as a CPA and Tax Consultant for ...

James G. Powers is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Bet-the-Company Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Litigation - Banking and Finance, Litigation - Bankruptcy, Litigation - Construction and Litigation - Land Use and Zoning. James G. practices law in Omaha, Nebraska Best Lawyers has recognized James G. Powers since 2012. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition r...

David L. Hefflinger is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships), Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law, Corporate Governance Law, Corporate Law, Mergers and Acquisitions Law, Nonprofit / Charities Law, Private Funds / Hedge Funds Law, Securities / Capital Markets Law, Securities Regulation, Tax Law, Trusts and Estates and Venture Capital Law. David L. practices law in Omaha, Nebraska Best Lawyers has recog...

Christopher A. Vacanti is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Family Law. Christopher A. practices law in Omaha, Nebraska Best Lawyers has recognized Christopher A. Vacanti since 2012. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Christopher A. Vacanti is held by other lawyers.

Chad P. Richter is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Chad P. practices law in Omaha, Nebraska Best Lawyers has recognized Chad P. Richter since 2016. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Chad P. Richter is held by other lawyers.

Bob Cannella is a native Nebraskan who has practiced law at the firm since graduating from law school in 1972. Bob’s principal legal activities are in the areas of higher education law and the counseling and representation of employers in employment, labor relations, employment discrimination, and preventive employment law matters. Bob fills the lead role in the firm’s representation of Metropolitan Community College, and in that role he works closely with the administration and B...