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Address
2425 Taylor Avenue, P.O. Box 78
Norfolk, Nebraska 68702-0078 (Madison Co.)
Phone
402-371-4300; Toll Free: 888-860-2425
Average Client Review Rating
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Average Peer Review Rating
4.1
out of 5
 Accepts Credit Cards (Main Office) Copple, Rockey & McKeever P.C., L.L.O. is a team of attorneys and legal professionals dedicated to providing zealous advocacy to individuals and businesses. With offices in Norfolk, NE and Omaha, NE the firm provides aggressive and innovative solutions for clients throughout Nebraska and the Midwestern United States. Copple, Rockey & McKeever P.C., L.L.O. has achieved the highest rating for legal ability and ethical standards in Martindale-Hubbell. The attorneys at Copple, Rockey & McKeever P.C., L.L.O. have earned numerous academic and professional accolades. A team concept is embraced in order to properly direct resources to each client's case, while at the same time employing new technologies that aid in research and efficiency. Copple, Rockey & McKeever P.C., L.L.O. maintains its strong tradition of providing trial and litigation services, representing clients at all stages of civil and criminal litigation, from inception through any necessary appeals. Whether the litigation involves complex commercial disputes, a personal injury, real estate, professional malpractice, products liability, family law or criminal matters, the attorneys at Copple, Rockey & McKeever P.C., L.L.O. are prepared to effectively represent the clients' interests. The attorneys at Copple, Rockey & McKeever P.C., L.L.O. have a sincere interest in the legal matters that affect our clients' businesses and families. The attorneys have significant experience handling estate planning, estate administration and matters in Probate Court for individuals and families. The firm also has a large number of established business clients, which are provided services such as incorporations, mergers, corporate dissolutions, business structuring, and employment issues, as well as continuing advice and representation. We also routinely represent individuals in government relations and health care issues. Copple, Rockey & McKeever P.C., L.L.O. is able to maintain a client base by effectively handling diverse legal matters, while also balancing the client's legal and personal interests. The attorneys of Copple, Rockey & McKeever P.C., L.L.O. constantly strive to fulfill the Mission Statement of the firm: To provide the highest quality legal services to clients of the firm. We endeavor to provide efficient, forceful and persuasive written and oral advocacy for our clients while promoting respect for the legal system. Statement of PracticeTrial Practice. Personal Injury, Banking, Corporation and Corporate Finance, Health Care Law and Insurance Defense Litigation; Family Law, Real Estate, Collections, Product Liability, Criminal Law, Appellate Law, Business Law, Estate Planning, Wills and Probate, Divorce, Creditor Bankruptcy. Year Established: 1997
Firm Size: 6
Representative Clients:Beckenhauer Construction Management, Inc. The Day Companies, Inc.
ClientsLOCAL COUNSEL: Heritage Realty Management, Inc. The Kendall Company, L.P. Iowa Beef Packing, Inc.
BANKING AND FINANCE CLIENTS: BankFirst First National Bank Northeast Numerous Institutions.
INSURANCE CLIENTS: Insureds of: American Family Insurance Group Utica National Insurance Co.
References:BankFirst Heritage Realty Mangement, Inc.
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Address2425 Taylor Avenue P.O. Box 78 Norfolk, NE 68702-0078, (Madison Co.)
PhonePhone: 402-371-4300; Toll Free: 888-860-2425 Fax: 402-371-0790

Website http://www.greatadvocates.com
Office HoursMonday: 07:30 AM - 05:30 PM Tuesday: 07:30 AM - 05:30 PM Wednesday: 07:30 AM - 05:30 PM Thursday: 07:30 AM - 05:30 PM Friday: 07:30 AM - 05:30 PM Saturday: 08:00 AM - 12:00 PM Sunday: By Appointment Only
Firm/Affiliate OfficesOmaha, Nebraska: 610 N. 114th Street, 68154. Telephone: 402-493-5675; Toll Free: 888-860-2425. Fax: 402-493-5679.
David E. Copple (Member) born Omaha, Nebraska; admitted to bar, 1983, Nebraska and U.S. District Court, District of Nebraska; 1991, U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit; 2002, U.S. Supreme Court. Education: University of Nebraska (B.S., 1980; J.D., 1983). Past President, Northeast Community College Foundation. Past Chair, Norfolk Area Chamber of Commerce, Economic Development. Past Member, International Council of Shopping Centers. Member: University of Nebraska President's Advisory Council; University of Nebraska Alumni Association; Boys and Girls Home-Norfolk, Community Advisory Board; District 3, Nebraska State Hi-way Commission. Member: American Board of Trial Advocates (Nebraska Chapter - Past President); American Judicature Society; American Association for Justice; Omaha, Madison County, Seventh Judicial District, Nebraska State and American (Member, Sections on: Corporation, Banking; Legislative Committee; Business Law) Bar Associations; Nebraska Association of Trial Attorneys. Fellow: Nebraska State Bar Foundation. Reported Cases: Agrex, Inc. v. Schrant, 221 Neb. 604, 379 N.W.2d 751 (1986); Jorgensen v. State National Bank and Trust Company, a National Banking Corporation, 255 Neb. 241, 583 N.W.2d 331 (1998); Hood v. AAA Motor Club Insurance, 259 Neb. 63, 607 N.W.2d 814 (2000); Maryott v. Oconto Cattle Co., Limited Partnership, et al., 259 Neb. 41, 607 N.W.2d 820 (2000) Eyl v. Ciba-Geigy Corp., 264 Neb. 582, 650 N.W.2d 744, (2002); Andersen v. A.M.W., Inc., 266 Neb. 238, 665 N.W.2d 1 (2003); Roth v. Wiese, 271 Neb. 750, 716 N.W.2d 419 (2006. Practice Areas: Human Relations; Municipal Law; School Law; Employment Relations; Juvenile Law; Estate Planning; Wills; Dissolution of Marriage; Child Custody; Taxation; Planning and Compliance; Sales and Use Tax; Property Tax; Estate and Gift Taxation; Trial Practice; Personal Injury; Wrongful Death; Commercial Law; Corporate Law; Malpractice; Product Liability; Herbicide/Pesticide Litigation; Criminal Defense; Appellate Practice.Email: David E. Copple
Kathleen K. Rockey (Member) born Lincoln, Nebraska; admitted to bar, 1986, Nebraska and U.S. District Court, District of Nebraska. Education: University of Nebraska at Lincoln (B.A., with distinction, 1983; J.D., 1986). Phi Beta Kappa. Past President, Norfolk Catholic School Board of Education. Past Member, City of Norfolk, Nebraska Board of Zoning Adjustment. Past President and Vice-President, Omaha, Nebraska Legal Aid Society Board of Directors. Past Member, Norfolk, Nebraska Foster Care Review Board. Member, Sacred Heart Parish Endowment Board. Lifetime Fellow, Nebraska State Bar Foundation. Member: Madison County, Seventh Judicial District, Nebraska State (Member: Committee on Public Service; Past Member, District 3 Committee on Inquiry) and American Bar Associations; American Association for Justice; Nebraska Association of Trial Attorneys. Reported Cases: Zach v. Eacker, 271 Neb. 868, 716 N.W.2d 437 (2000); Engel v. Engel, A-05-0450. Practice Areas: Human Relations; Municipal Law; School Law; Employment Relations; Juvenile Law; Estate Planning; Wills; Dissolution of Marriage; Child Custody; Planning and Compliance; Trial Practice; Personal Injury; Wrongful Death; Commercial Law; Corporate Law; Malpractice; Product Liability; Criminal Defense; Appellate Practice; Social Security.Email: Kathleen K. Rockey
Matthew S. McKeever (Member) born Columbia City, Indiana; admitted to bar, 1997, New York; 1999, Nebraska and U.S. District Court, District of Nebraska. Education: University of Nebraska at Lincoln (B.A., with honors, 1993); Brooklyn Law School (J.D., 1996). Member: Omaha, New York State, Nebraska State and American Bar Associations; American Association for Justice; Nebraska Association of Trial Attorneys. (Also at Norfolk Office). Practice Areas: Human Relations; Municipal Law; School Law; Employment Relations; Juvenile Law; Estate Planning; Wills; Dissolution of Marriage; Child Custody; Taxation; Planning and Compliance; Sales and Use Tax; Property Tax; Estate and Gift Taxation; Trial Practice; Personal Injury; Wrongful Death; Commercial Law; Corporate Law; Malpractice; Product Liability; Herbicide/Pesticide Litigation; Criminal Defense; Appellate Practice; Collections; Family Law.Email: Matthew S. McKeever
——————————Bradley Ewalt (Associate) born Lincoln, Nebraska; admitted to bar, 2006, Nebraska and U.S. District Court, District of Nebraska. Education: University of Nebraska (B.A., Psychology, 2003); University of Nebraska College of Law (J.D., 2006). Bradley A. Ewalt's practice is focused on general law with an emphasis on criminal defense and family law. Mr. Ewalt has experience in collections, real estate law, corporate formation, wills and trusts, estate planning and general civil litigation. Member: Madison County and Nebraska State Bar Associations; Nebraska Criminal Defense Attorneys Association. Practice Areas: Human Relations; Municipal Law; School Law; Employment Relations; Juvenile Law; Estate Planning; Wills; Dissolution of Marriage; Child Custody; Taxation; Planning and Compliance; Sales and Use Tax; Property Tax; Estate and Gift Taxation; Trial Practice; Personal Injury; Wrongful Death; Commercial Law; Corporate Law; Malpractice; Product Liability; Criminal Defense.Email: Bradley Ewalt
Patricia M. Samuels (Associate) born Genoa, Nebraska; admitted to bar, 1990, Wyoming; 1991, U.S. District Court, District of Wyoming; 2000, Nebraska; 2004, U.S. District Court, District of Nebraska. Education: University of Nebraska (B.S., 1970); University of Wyoming (J.D., 1988). Past Member, Paralegal Advisory Committee of Northeast Community College. Member, Advisory Board: CASA of Northeast Nebraska; Norfolk Community Health Care Clinic. Member: Madison County, Seventh Judicial District and Nebraska State Bar Associations; Nebraska Association of Trial Attorneys. Practice Areas: Human Relations; Municipal Law; School Law; Employment Relations; Juvenile Law; Estate Planning; Wills; Dissolution of Marriage; Child Custody; Taxation; Planning and Compliance; Sales and Use Tax; Property Tax; Estate and Gift Taxation; Trial Practice; Personal Injury; Wrongful Death; Commercial Law; Corporate Law; Malpractice; Product Liability; Criminal Defense; Appellate Practice; Collections; Family Law.Email: Patricia M. Samuels
Michelle M. Schlecht (Associate) born Fremont, Nebraska; admitted to bar, 2004, Nebraska and U.S. District Court, District of Nebraska. Education: Creighton University (B.A., with honors, 2001); University of Nebraska in Lincoln (J.D., 2004). Member: Board of Directors, Bright Horizons; Connecting Leaders in the Community - CLiC. Attorney Coach, Mock Trial Team, Norfolk Catholic High School. Member: Madison County, Seventh Judicial District, Nebraska State and American Bar Associations, Nebraska Association of Trial Attorneys. Practice Areas: Human Relations; Employment Relations; Estate Planning; Wills; Dissolution of Marriage; Child Custody; Trial Practice; Personal Injury; Wrongful Death; Corporate Law; Malpractice; Product Liability; Criminal Defense; Family Law; Real Estate.Email: Michelle M. Schlecht
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