William R. "Bill" Settles

Mary Hewitt is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Trusts and Estates. Mary, 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 Mary is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Patrick E. Brookhouser, Jr. is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Advertising Law, Commercial Litigation, Criminal Defense: White-Collar, Litigation - Securities and Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants. Patrick E., who practices law in Omaha, Nebraska, has been recognized since 2012. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Patrick E. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic an...

Virgil K. Johnson has practiced with Erickson | Sederstrom, P.C for over forty years. Mr. Johnson has extensive experience in both corporate law and estate planning. His corporate law experience includes formation and representation of start-up and public companies with significant experience in financing and purchasing businesses and franchises, mostly within the technology and manufacturing industries. His estate planning experience includes will and trust creation and the administration of...

Mathew T. Watson is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation. Mathew T., 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 Mathew T. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

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...

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.

Christopher A. Vacanti is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Family Law. Christopher A., who practices law in Omaha, Nebraska, has been recognized since 2012. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Christopher A. 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...

Robert J. Bothe is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Banking and Finance Law, Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law, Commercial Finance Law, Commercial Litigation, Commercial Transactions / UCC Law and Litigation - Bankruptcy. Robert J., who practices law in Omaha, Nebraska, has been recognized since 2007. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Robert J. is held b...

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.