Atty. James D. "Jim" Wegner
James D. Wegner is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Aviation Law, Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law, Corporate Law, Nonprofit / Charities Law, Tax Law and Trusts and Estates.
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James D. "Jim" Wegner is a trusts, family law, business, tax, and aviation attorney based in Omaha, Nebraska, practicing at McGrath North Mullin & Kratz PC LLO. Educated at Creighton University (J.D., 1980). Recognitions include Lawyer of the Year — Nonprofit / Charities Law (Omaha) (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Aviation Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law (2026). Serands clients in Omaha, NE and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- James D. Wegner is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Aviation Law, Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law, Corporate Law, Nonprofit / Charities Law, Tax Law and Trusts and Estates
- James D., who practices law in Omaha, Nebraska, has been recognized since 2013
- This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which James D. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James D. "Jim" Wegner handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
James D. "Jim" Wegner is one of 104,171 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Nebraska →
Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
James D. "Jim" Wegner is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in Nebraska →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
James D. "Jim" Wegner is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Nebraska →
Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.
James D. "Jim" Wegner is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Nebraska →
Aviation attorneys for aircraft accidents, FAA regulation, pilot defense, and aviation industry matters.
James D. "Jim" Wegner is one of 9,225 aviation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse aviation attorneys in Nebraska →
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Why local counsel matters in Nebraska
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 andnue, 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.
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