Atty. James S. Pieper
James S. Pieper has more than 30 years of experience at the intersection of law, politics, public policy, business and finance.
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James S. Pieper is an Attorney based in Omaha, Nebraska, practicing at DUGGAN BERTSCH, LLC (formerly Vandenack Weaver LLC). They have 40+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1986. Their practice focuses on employment, business, government, and health care. Admitted to practice in Nebraska (1986). Educated at University of Virginia (J.D., 1986) and University of Virginia (B.A., 1983). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serands clients in Omaha, NE and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- James S. Pieper has more than 30 years of experience at the intersection of law, politics, public policy, business and finance
- He specializes in the research and analysis of complex statutory, administrative, constitutional, political and financial issues to assist those facing compliance with regulatory and governmental issues
- He also has extensive background in development projects involving public-private partnerships
- Representative clients include employers, health care providers and nonprofits
- In addition to his background in private practice, Pieper served as legal counsel to the Speaker of the Nebraska Unicameral Legislature and the Chair of the Judiciary Committee for nearly 12 years
- In that role, he played a key part in drafting and analyzing major legislation on a wide variety of issues
- Pieper gained valuable experience drafting bills and amendments, preparing supporting materials and processing legislation, and also became an expert in the provisions of the Nebraska Constitution
- During that same period, and subsequently, Jim worked in private legal practice on corporate and public-private transactions, representation of nonprofit entities and research and analysis of statutory, administrative and constitutional issues
- His experience includes major financing and development transactions, analysis and preparation of compliance policies (for employers, health care entities, churches, private schools and other nonprofits), and a variety of other administrative and governmental matters
- Pieper also has experience in campaign finance and elections and voting law.In addition, Pieper has been developing means to integrate data analysis, game theory, and emerging technologies into his legal practice
- Pieper earned a Bachelor of Arts with high distinction from the University of Virginia
- He received his Juris Doctor from the University of Virginia School of Law
- After graduation, Jim spent four years at a large national law firm
- He returned to school at Duke University Graduate School, where his academic specialty was American political thought and constitutional jurisprudence, and obtained a Ph.D. in political science in 1999
- He has also served as an instructor in political science at Creighton University, where he taught American Government, Constitutional Law and Political Philosophy
- Pieper is a member of the Nebraska State Bar Association
- Publications- - “Invest in an Opportunity Zone” – metroMAGAZINE February 2019 - “What is a Chatbot and What Is It Doing in My Law Firm?” The Daily Record May 2018 Speaking Engagements, Presentations and Instruction- - Instructor – American Government, Constitutional Law and Political Philosophy, Creighton University, Omaha, Nebraska 1994-95
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Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
James S. Pieper is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Nebraska →
Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.
James S. Pieper is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in Nebraska →
Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.
James S. Pieper is one of 66,735 health care attorneys indexed nationally. Browse health care 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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