Atty. Dan H. Ketcham
Dan Ketcham has earned an AV® Preeminent™ Peer Review Rated by Martindale-Hubbell®, the highest recognition possible in the legal industry, for his professionalism and ethics. Associations & memberships Judicial Nominating Commission, Nebraska Supreme Court Omaha, Nebraska State, Iowa State, Arizona State Bar Associations Nebraska Association of Trial Attorneys Defense Counsel Association of Nebraska Defense Research Institute (Commercial Litigation and Alternative Dispute Resolution Committees) American Veterinary Medical Law Association Council on Litigation Management Nebraska State Bar Dis
Insurance Defense & More Attorney · Serving Omaha, NE · 38+ Years Experience
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About Dan H. Ketcham at a Glance
Dan H. Ketcham is a Partner based in Omaha, Nebraska, practicing at Engles, Ketcham & Olson. They have 38+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1988. Their practice focuses on personal injury, employment, business, slip & fall, and product liability. Admitted to practice in Arizona (1988), Nebraska (1989), U.S. District Court, District of Nebraska (1990), and Iowa (2000). Educated at Creighton University, School of Law (J.D., 1988) and University of Nebraska (B.A., 1985). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serves clients in Omaha, NE and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Dan H. Ketcham
- Dan Ketcham has earned an AV® Preeminent™ Peer Review Rated by Martindale-Hubbell®, the highest recognition possible in the legal industry, for his professionalism and ethics
- Associations & memberships Judicial Nominating Commission, Nebraska Supreme Court Omaha, Nebraska State, Iowa State, Arizona State Bar Associations Nebraska Association of Trial Attorneys Defense Counsel Association of Nebraska Defense Research Institute (Commercial Litigation and Alternative Dispute Resolution Committees) American Veterinary Medical Law Association Council on Litigation Management Nebraska State Bar Disciplinary Review Board Biographical details Francis Lane Scholarship American Jurisprudence Awards for Studies in Products and the Consumer and Trade Regulations Certified Mediator, Office of Dispute Resolution, Nebraska, 2000 Dan Ketcham practices in all aspects of civil and commercial litigation, including insurance defense, product liability, personal injury, professional negligence, agricultural law and catastrophic injury cases
- He is also a certified mediator
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Dan H. Ketcham's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Dan H. Ketcham handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Omaha.
Personal Injury in Omaha
Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
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Employment Law in Omaha
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Dan H. Ketcham is one of 167,770 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Nebraska →
Business & Corporate Law in Omaha
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Slip & Fall / Premises Liability in Omaha
Dan H. Ketcham is one of 29,187 slip & fall attorneys indexed nationally. Browse slip & fall attorneys in Nebraska →
Product Liability in Omaha
Dan H. Ketcham is one of 65,610 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Nebraska →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Omaha
Practicing law in Nebraska. Legal matters in Nebraska are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Omaha are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Nebraska state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Nebraska brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Nebraska courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Omaha Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Omaha-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Omaha Choose Dan H. Ketcham
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Dan H. Ketcham's practice in the field of personal injury, employment, business, slip & fall, and product liability.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Dan H. Ketcham brings 38+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Arizona, Nebraska, and U.S. District Court, District of Nebraska, Dan H. Ketcham can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering personal injury, employment, and business, Dan H. Ketcham can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Omaha
A Omaha-based practice means Dan H. Ketcham attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Dan H. Ketcham Handles in Omaha
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