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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.

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.

Jason D. Benson is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Banking and Finance Law, Commercial Finance Law and Corporate Governance Law. Jason D., who practices law in Omaha, Nebraska, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Jason D. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

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...

Lee H. Hamann is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Construction Law, Land Use and Zoning Law and Real Estate Law. Lee H., who practices law in Omaha, Nebraska, has been recognized since 2006. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Lee H. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Susan J. Spahn is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Trusts and Estates and Trusts and Estates. Susan J., who practices law in Omaha, Nebraska, has been recognized since 2008. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Susan J. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

EDUCATION University of Florida (L.L.M., Taxation, 1979) Creighton University (J.D., Cum Laude, 1978) Creighton University (B.S., Cum Laude, 1975) PRACTICE EMPHASIS Estate Planning & Probate Tax Law Corporate & Business Law Real Estate HONORS & AWARDS University of Florida Richard B. Stephens Award for Outstanding Student (1979) Fellow, American College of Trust and Estate Counsel Great Plains Super Lawyers The Best Lawyers in America

R. Thomas Workman is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law and Trusts and Estates. R. Thomas, who practices law in Omaha, Nebraska, has been recognized since 2008. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which R. Thomas is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Michaelle L. Baumert is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Labor and Employment. Michaelle L., who practices law in Omaha, Nebraska, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Michaelle L. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

EDUCATION Creighton University (J.D., Cum Laude, 1983) Boston University (M.Ed., 1975) Hastings College (B.A., 1970) PRACTICE EMPHASIS Civil Litigation Workers’ Compensation Litigation & Mediation HONORS & AWARDS The Best Lawyers in America