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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 ...

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...

Patrick E. Brookhouser, Jr. is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Advertising Law, Commercial Litigation, Criminal Defense: White-Collar, Litigation - Securities and Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants. Patrick E. practices law in Omaha, Nebraska Best Lawyers has recognized Patrick E. Brookhouser, Jr. 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 recognitio...

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.

Jason D. Benson is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Banking and Finance Law, Commercial Finance Law and Corporate Governance Law. Jason D. practices law in Omaha, Nebraska Best Lawyers has recognized Jason D. Benson since 2023. 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 Jason D. Benson is held by other lawyers.

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...

Mary Hewitt is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Trusts and Estates. Mary practices law in Omaha, Nebraska Best Lawyers has recognized Mary Hewitt since 2017. 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 Mary Hewitt is held by other lawyers.

Thomas J. “Tom” Culhane is a senior partner in the litigation practice group at Erickson Sederstrom in Omaha, Nebraska. His practice focuses on Bet-the-Company Litigation, Commercial Litigation , Construction Law , Insurance Law , Litigation - Construction, and Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants. He represents businesses, insurers, contractors, and other clients in complex disputes in state and federal courts. Mr. Culhane graduated summa cum laude from Creighton University Sc...

Paul R. Elofson is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law and Corporate Law. Paul R. practices law in Omaha, Nebraska Best Lawyers has recognized Paul R. Elofson 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 regard in which Paul R. Elofson is held by other lawyers.

Thomas C. McGowan is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation, Corporate Law and Litigation - Environmental. Thomas C. practices law in Omaha, Nebraska Best Lawyers has recognized Thomas C. McGowan since 2007. 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 Thomas C. McGowan is held by other lawyers.