Litigation Requires Experience and Unwavering Commitment
Let ES Law’s Litigation Attorneys Handle Your Case
ES Law’s Litigation attorneys are licensed in many Midwestern states including, Nebraska, Iowa, South Dakota, Colorado and Kansas. Our trial attorneys represent clients in civil lawsuits involving matters ranging from personal injury claims to complex commercial contract disputes.
Business & Commercial Litigation
ES Law’s attorneys pride themselves on offering cost effective solutions to complex business and commercial problems, and the ability to litigate commercial disputes as needed.
Labor & Employment Litigation
ES Law provides clients with effective representation in all areas of labor and employment law, including: employment discrimination defense; employment litigation; wage & hour law claims; FMLA, ADA, ADEA and other state and federal labor litigation; defense of wrongful discharge claims, executive employment agreements and workers’ compensation.
Appeals
ES Law’s appeal specialists can take a case to the next level. Whether in state or federal court, ES Law’s attorneys guide clients through the nuances of the appeal process, identifying key issues that can lead to the best result.
Personal Injury
ES Law’s attorneys, in carefully selected cases, represent injured individuals and their families. Our attorneys have the substantial experience required to evaluate and obtain fair compensation for injuries or a wrongful death.
Bankruptcy & Creditor’s Rights
ES Law’s attorneys have the experience necessary to collect amounts owed by businesses or individuals who are experiencing financial problems or who have invoked the bankruptcy process. Our knowledge and experience helps to protect and assert the rights of our clients in these situations.
Trust & Estate Litigation
ES Law’s attorneys litigate trust and estate disputes in several courts. These can range from will contests to complex trust administration. When a probate, trust, or guardian or conservator matter becomes contested, it is essential to have the right representation with experience with experience handling the litigation aspects of these matters.
Workers Compensation
ES Law’s attorneys represent clients in all aspects of workers’ compensation, from the development of safety plans, policies and practices to avoid on the-job injuries, to representing employers and employees in filed and contested claims.
Recent Results by ES Law Attorneys
- Received verdict in favor of architecture and engineering firm for full amount of contract amount due plus pre-judgment interest. Suit was based upon allegations of breach of contract regarding a residential development in Council Bluffs, Iowa.
- Obtained dismissal of negligence lawsuit against a Nebraska city and its insurer on the basis that the suit was not brought in compliance with the Nebraska Political Subdivisions Tort Claims Act and Nebraska law regarding direct claims against insurers.
- Obtained dismissal of convenience store from wrongful death litigation on the basis that the lawsuit exceeded the remedies available under Nebraska law.
- Obtained summary judgment in favor of truck stop and its vendor who had sold lithium batteries to customer that later combusted in the customer’s pocket.
- Successfully argued to the Nebraska Supreme Court to affirm trial court finding that a utility is not immune from alleged negligent actions that led to large fire in the Omaha Old Market district.
- Obtained summary judgment in favor of nightclub that was sued by customer who was struck in the head with a drink glass wielded by another customer causing substantial injuries.
- Received $1.59 million jury verdict in U.S. District Court for the Western District of Missouri based upon breach of beef supply contract.
- Directed verdict awarded in Nebraska state court in favor of day care center defended by ES Law in personal injury action.
- Directed verdict awarded in Nebraska state court in favor of accounting firm defended by ES Law in trade secret violation action.
With experienced attorneys in Lincoln and Omaha, ES Law’s Litigation attorneys provide effective, accurate advice and representation specifically tailored to our clients’ needs. ES Law’s Litigation attorneys have a wealth of experience at every level of the judicial system in the state or federal courts in Nebraska, Iowa and several other jurisdictions. And because ES Law belongs to networks of member firms across the country and around the world, we can see that our clients’ interests are protected anywhere in the United States.
Litigation FAQs
Litigation is the legal process used to resolve disputes through the court system when parties are unable to reach a resolution on their own.
There is no set timeline for a civil litigation case. Some cases may be resolved within a period of months, while other cases may take years to complete. The length of litigation can vary widely depending on several factors such as case complexity, discovery, settlement attempts, and appeals.
You should seek legal help as soon as you believe your rights or interests may be at risk. Attorneys can provide clarity, explain relevant laws and procedures that apply to your specific situation, and navigate you through the complexities of the legal system.
