Lawyer Profile
William F. Hargens
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Recognized Since:2007
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Recognized in:Bet-the-Company LitigationCommercial Litigation...
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Location:First National Tower, Suite 37001601 Dodge StreetOmaha, NE 68102
Lawyer Bio
Education:
- Creighton University, graduated 1981
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers for:
- Litigation - Intellectual Property, Omaha (2020)
- Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants, Omaha (2020)
- Litigation - Intellectual Property, Omaha (2019)
- Litigation - Banking and Finance, Omaha (2018)
- Litigation - Banking and Finance, Omaha (2015)
- Litigation - Environmental, Omaha (2013)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America for work in:
- 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
- Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants
Areas of Expertise:
- Accounting
- Antitrust
- Appellate
- Civil Litigation
- Class Actions
- Closely-Held Businesses
- Complex Litigation
- Corporate Governance
- Environmental
Lawyer Client Comments
"Mr. Hargens is a very experienced and effective litigator. He is extremely capable in managing large, complex matters, and also is excellent in making sure his clients understand the case and are kept informed as to its progress through the system. He is very well-regarded in the Omaha community."
"Bill Hargens takes the time to understand how our business works and ensure that knowledge is applied to the situation."
"Bill Hargens is a thoughtful and tireless client advocate whose friendly demeanor in the courtroom often leads the other side into a trap. Strategically, he is one of the best litigators I have worked with over the last 10-15 years. As a consumer of legal services, I can also attest that he is also one of the best, if not the best, attorneys when it comes to the combination of cost effectiveness and legal gravitas."
"Bill is a thoughtful, proactive litigator with decades of hands-on trial experience. He brings to the table an unparalleled ability to build consensus, even in the most contentious of the situations, and is a tireless, smart and tenacious advocate for his clients in situations where the gloves are off. I would never think twice about soliciting his advice in any litigation matter that our company may face down the road."
"Bill is a very skilled litigator who is able to analyze complex matters and develop a very effective strategy in dealing with litigation, with a goal of managing the litigation in a cost-effective manner."
