- Divorce
- Child Support
- Child Custody and VisitationFamily law covers a wide variety of cases involving domestic and family issues, including divorce, child custody, and paternity. There are very few areas of law that involve the depth of personal and sensitive issues as family law. Therefore, it is wise to seek the counsel of an experienced Nebraska family law attorney before making decisions regarding your future and your family’s future. The attorneys of Berkshire & Burmeister provide experienced legal guidance, compassionate support, and aggressive advocacy for clients in all family law matters.
- Adoption
- Paternity
- GuardianshipThe probate court hears petitions by family members and others regarding guardianships and conservatorships. If your loved one is incapacitated, we can help you protect your family member from unscrupulous individuals who might take advantage of your loved one’s condition by ensuring you have legal authority over your family member’s affairs. With a guardianship or conservatorship, you can ensure that your loved one’s finances are protected, and he receives the care and comfort he needs.
- Spousal Support
- Legal Separation
- Corporate LawWe are dedicated to helping clients in all matters of estate planning and family law – along with more complex disputes regarding personal injury, probate, and corporate law. Many of these cases can be deceptively complex and exceedingly stressful – regardless of how seemingly simple and straightforward they may appear.
- Mergers and AcquisitionsCorporate and business law. Many businesses require attorneys to not only help with big-picture events such as mergers and acquisitions, but other day-to-day tasks, such as reviewing contracts and complying with regulations. Additionally, our seasoned lawyers have specific experience in a variety of industries including manufacturing, transportation, and retail that allows us to tailor our services to the needs of our corporate clients.
- Business FormationThe attorneys of Berkshire & Burmeister handle all matters related to corporations, LLCs, partnerships, and small businesses from business formation to business litigation. We represent and advise clients on matters related to day-to-day operations so that they may avoid issues that could result in potential legal trouble in the future. Our attorneys have over 100 years of combined legal experience assisting entrepreneurs, startups, and companies throughout Nebraska and Iowa as they start, grow, and maintain their business.
- Business DisputesThe business law team of Berkshire & Burmeister has extensive experience in numerous areas of business law. Some of the business law services that our law firm offers include...
- Intellectual Property
- Workers Compensation
- Premises Liability
- Personal InjuryThe personal injury attorneys of Berkshire & Burmeister want to help you recover compensation for your injuries, damages, and losses. While a monetary settlement does not fully compensate you for your pain and suffering, it can provide crucial financial support as you continue to recover from an accidental injury.
- Auto Accidents
- Dog Bites
- Slip and Fall Injury
- Estate PlanningEstate planning is not only for wealthy individuals or aging individuals. Estate planning is a vital step in ensuring your financial wellbeing and your family’s financial wellbeing during your lifetime, and after you pass away. The Nebraska estate planning lawyers of Berkshire & Burmeister assist individuals, couples, and families with the sensitive, personal, and essential questions surrounding estate planning.
- Wills
- Trusts
- Power of AttorneyThe probate attorneys of Berkshire & Burmeister are dedicated to assisting families and individuals throughout Nebraska and Western Iowa with all areas of probate law. Our law firm represents clients in matters related to estate and probate administration, probate litigation, guardianships, and conservatorships. Additionally, our estate planning attorneys assist clients in matters related to wills, trusts, and powers of attorney.
- ProbateProbate law. After someone passes away, getting control of their assets and debts can be a stressful experience – and often the last item on a family member’s mind immediately following the death of a loved one. Our attorneys can assist in all of these matters, including working through Probate Court, enforcing the terms of a Will, designating a Personal Representative of an estate, and other potentially sensitive, contentious needs of a family.
- Tax LawQuestions may arise regarding tax issues, rights of heirs, property division, and other matters. Heirs, creditors, or other parties in interest may file objections or contests, which result in complicated probate litigation proceedings. Having a Nebraska probate attorney involved from the beginning can help ensure that matters are handled correctly, and nothing is overlooked.