Atty. James D. Sherrets

Atty. James D. Sherrets

Jim Sherrets has 30 years experience in civil litigation with an emphasis on business and property disputes and is admitted to practice in Nebraska, Colorado, and Arizona. Mr.

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About James D. Sherrets at a glance

James D. Sherrets is a Member based in Omaha, Nebraska, practicing at Sherrets Bruno & Vogt LLC. They have 48+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1978. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Nebraska (1978), U.S. District Court District of Nebraska (1978), U.S. Tax Court (1988), and Colorado (1994). Educated at University of Nebraska at Lincoln (J.D. Finalist, 1978) and University of Nebraska at Omaha (B.A. Major, 1975). Active member of Nebraska Bar Association Colorado Bar Association Arizona Bar Association. Serands clients in Omaha, NE and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Jim Sherrets has 30 years experience in civil litigation with an emphasis on business and property disputes and is admitted to practice in Nebraska, Colorado, and Arizona
  • Mr. Sherrets has handled more than 100 cases in which landowners were having property condemned by a governental entity
  • Mr. Sherrets has been appointed to act as a member of numerous Boards of Appraisal assigned to assess fair market value for properties which were being condemned
  • Mr. Sherrets also has extensive experience litigating legal malpractice actions, disputes between business owners, and claims involving shareholders' rights
  • Mr. Sherrets has represented purchasers, sellers, and lenders on the purchase, sale, development, and/or zoning of multi-million dollar properties
  • Mr. Sherrets has also represented major businesses and developers in litigation involving real estate purchase or lease agreements and suits involving construction defects
  • Significant results achieved by Jim Sherrets include obtaining an order of specific performance directing a purchaser to close on a multi-million dollar property and a personal injury judgment in excess of $3.6 million as a result of an accident caused by construction defect
  • termination of a long-term commercial lease valued at more than $25 million
  • Mr. Sherrets obtained an award in excess of $250,000 against a loan broker who had misrepresented the terms of a loan
  • Has defended claims in excess of $20 million
  • Other judgments obtained by Mr. Sherrets include a Nebraska Supreme Court decision finding certain restrictive covenants precluding development run with the land and remained enforceable even though the property had been sold out of bankruptcy for $3 million to a purchaser who intended to develop the property
  • Mr. Sherrets recently obtained a jury verdict requiring a developer to pay an additional $600,000 for purchase of a piece of commercial property despite the developer's argument that the condition in the contract requiring the additional payment had not been met
  • Mr. Sherrets has litigated in over 20 states

Practice Areas Explained

James D. Sherrets's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James D. Sherrets handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

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Jurisdictional Context

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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about James D. Sherrets

Where is James D. Sherrets's law office located?
James D. Sherrets's law practice is located in Omaha, Nebraska. The firm is Sherrets Bruno & Vogt LLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James D. Sherrets handle?
James D. Sherrets focuses on business, real estate, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Nebraska.
How long has James D. Sherrets practiced law?
James D. Sherrets has 48+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1978.
Where did James D. Sherrets go to law school?
James D. Sherrets earned their education at (J.D. Finalist, 1978); (B.A. Major, 1975).
How can I contact James D. Sherrets for a consultation?
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Education

J.D. Finalist
University of Nebraska at Lincoln
- 1978
B.A. Major
University of Nebraska at Omaha
- 1975

Bar Admissions

Nebraska
Admitted: 1978
U.S. District Court District of Nebraska
Admitted: 1978
U.S. Tax Court
Admitted: 1988
Colorado
Admitted: 1994
U.S. District Court District of Colorado
Admitted: 1994
Arizona
Admitted: 1999
U.S. District Court District of Arizona
Admitted: 1999
Texas
Admitted: 2020

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