Atty. James H. Monahan

Atty. James H. Monahan

James H. Monahan is a lawyer practicing general practice, probate, criminal law and 12 other areas of law.

Omaha Omaha 64 yrs experience 64 year
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Profile Summary

About James H. Monahan at a glance

James H. Monahan is a wills, trusts, probate, personal injury, and criminal defense attorney based in Omaha, Nebraska. They have 64+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1962. Admitted to practice in Nebraska (1962). Educated at Creighton University (J.D., 1962) and University of Nebraska at Lincoln (B.S.B.A., 1959). Serands clients in Omaha, NE and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • James H. Monahan is a lawyer practicing general practice, probate, criminal law and 12 other areas of law
  • James received a B.S.B.A. degree from University of Nebraska at Lincoln in 1959, and has been licensed for 64 years
  • James practices in Omaha, NE

Practice Areas Explained

James H. Monahan's Areas of Practice

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

Wills

James H. Monahan is one of 34,541 wills attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wills attorneys in Nebraska →

Trusts

James H. Monahan is one of 104,171 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Nebraska →

Probate

James H. Monahan is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Nebraska →

Personal Injury

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.

James H. Monahan is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Nebraska →

Criminal Defense

A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.

James H. Monahan is one of 214,270 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in Nebraska →

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 H. Monahan

Where is James H. Monahan's law office located?
James H. Monahan's law practice is located in Omaha, Nebraska. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James H. Monahan handle?
James H. Monahan focuses on wills, trusts, probate, personal injury, criminal defense. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Nebraska.
How long has James H. Monahan practiced law?
James H. Monahan has 64+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1962.
Where did James H. Monahan go to law school?
James H. Monahan earned their education at (J.D., 1962); (B.S.B.A., 1959).
How can I contact James H. Monahan for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Creighton University
- 1962
B.S.B.A.
University of Nebraska at Lincoln
- 1959

Bar Admissions

Nebraska
Admitted: 1962

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