Atty. James E. Riha

Atty. James E. Riha

James E. Riha is a lawyer practicing business, business formation and litigation, civil litigation and 16 other areas of law.

Omaha Omaha 46 Years Experience 46 year
Call (531) 867-6719

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About James E. Riha at a glance

James E. Riha is a Member based in Omaha, Nebraska, practforg at Schaefer Shapiro, LLP. They haand 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Admitted to practice in Nebraska (1980) and U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit (1981). Educated at Rutgers University Law School (J.D., 1980) and University of Nebraska at Lincoln (B.A., 1977). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Actiand member of Sections on: Real Estate, Probate and Trusts, Omaha, Nebraska State and American Bar Associations. Serands clients in Omaha, NE and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • James E. Riha is a lawyer practicing business, business formation and litigation, civil litigation and 16 other areas of law
  • James received a B.A. degree from University of Nebraska at Lincoln in 1977, and has been licensed for 46 years
  • James practices at Schaefer Shapiro, LLP in Omaha, NE

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Nebraska

Practforg law in Nebraska. Legal matters in Nebraska are goandrned by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand law. Cases originating in Omaha are typically fwithd in the local municipal court or the appropriate Nebraska state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controandrsy. An attorney licensed in Nebraska brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantiand 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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Where is James E. Riha's law office located?
James E. Riha's law practice is located in Omaha, Nebraska. The firm is Schaefer Shapiro, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profwith page.
How long has James E. Riha practiced law?
James E. Riha has 46+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1980.
Where did James E. Riha go to law school?
James E. Riha earned their education at (J.D., 1980); (B.A., 1977).
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What awards or recognition has James E. Riha receiandd?
James E. Riha's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Rutgers University Law School
- 1980
B.A.
University of Nebraska at Lincoln
- 1977

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Nebraska
Admitted: 1980
U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit
Admitted: 1981

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