Atty. James S. Jansen

Atty. James S. Jansen

James S. Jansen is a lawyer practicing employment law, administrative hearings and appeals, commercial litigation and 1 other area of law.

Omaha Omaha 52 yrs experience 52 year
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Profile Summary

About James S. Jansen at a glance

James S. Jansen is a employment, business, litigation, and appellate attorney based in Omaha, Nebraska. They have 52+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1974. Admitted to practice in Nebraska (1974). Educated at Creighton University (J.D., 1973) and University of Nebraska at Lincoln (B.S., 1970). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Omaha, Nebraska State and American (Member, Sections on Environment, Energy, Resource and Employment and Labor) Bar Associations. Serands clients in Omaha, NE and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • James S. Jansen is a lawyer practicing employment law, administrative hearings and appeals, commercial litigation and 1 other area of law
  • James received a B.S. degree from University of Nebraska at Lincoln in 1970, and has been licensed for 52 years
  • James practices in Omaha, NE

Practice Areas Explained

James S. Jansen's Areas of Practice

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

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

James S. Jansen is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Nebraska →

Business & Corporate Law

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

James S. Jansen is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Nebraska →

Civil Litigation

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

James S. Jansen is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Nebraska →

Appellate Practice

Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.

James S. Jansen is one of 86,319 appellate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse appellate 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 S. Jansen

Where is James S. Jansen's law office located?
James S. Jansen's law practice is located in Omaha, Nebraska. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James S. Jansen handle?
James S. Jansen focuses on employment, business, litigation, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Nebraska.
How long has James S. Jansen practiced law?
James S. Jansen has 52+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1974.
Where did James S. Jansen go to law school?
James S. Jansen earned their education at (J.D., 1973); (B.S., 1970).
How can I contact James S. Jansen for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has James S. Jansen received?
James S. Jansen's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Creighton University
- 1973
B.S.
University of Nebraska at Lincoln
- 1970

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Nebraska
Admitted: 1974

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