William R. "Bill" Settles

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...

Ruth Horvatich is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Employment Law - Management, Labor Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Ruth practices law in Omaha, Nebraska Best Lawyers has recognized Ruth Horvatich 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 Ruth Horvatich is held by other lawyers.

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...

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...

Justin Eichmann is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Construction Law. Justin practices law in Omaha, Nebraska Best Lawyers has recognized Justin Eichmann since 2026. 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 Justin Eichmann is held by other lawyers.

J. Terry Macnamara is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Mediation. J. Terry practices law in Omaha, Nebraska Best Lawyers has recognized J. Terry Macnamara since 2005. 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 J. Terry Macnamara is held by other lawyers.

Charles V. Sederstrom, Jr. was born in Deadwood, South Dakota on December 18, 1941. He attended Black Hills State University in Spearfish, South Dakota and earned his Juris Doctor from the University of South Dakota in 1967. Mr. Sederstrom began practicing law in Omaha, Nebraska in July 1968 with Donald H. Erickson and later helped establish Erickson Sederstrom . Throughout his legal career, he has represented businesses, health care organizations, and corporate clients in a wide range of leg...

Bonnie Boryca is an attorney with Erickson Sederstrom in Omaha, Nebraska and a member of the firm’s labor and employment , litigation , appellate practice, commercial litigation, and construction litigation practice groups. Her practice includes employment matters, business and commercial disputes, appellate advocacy, technology litigation, trust and estate disputes , and litigation involving construction-related issues. Bonnie works with businesses, executives, and individuals to addre...

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...

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...