Atty. Janae Hofer

Atty. Janae Hofer

Janae Hofer joined Vandenack Weaver as an attorney in 2020, after working as a corporate litigation attorney in the large business sector. With an unquenchable passion for providing large-firm expertise with the passion for providing the personal service of a small-firm environment, Janae founded her own private law practice prior to joining the Vandenack Weaver team, which shares her values of excellence, client care, and professionalism.

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Profile Summary

About Janae Hofer at a glance

Janae Hofer is an Attorney based in Omaha, Nebraska, practicing at DUGGAN BERTSCH, LLC (formerly Vandenack Weaver LLC). They have 11+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2015. Their practice focuses on trusts, estate planning, business, tax, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Nebraska (2015) and United States District Court for the District of Nebraska (2015). Educated at Creighton University (J.D., 2015). Serands clients in Omaha, NE and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Janae Hofer joined Vandenack Weaver as an attorney in 2020, after working as a corporate litigation attorney in the large business sector
  • With an unquenchable passion for providing large-firm expertise with the passion for providing the personal service of a small-firm environment, Janae founded her own private law practice prior to joining the Vandenack Weaver team, which shares her values of excellence, client care, and professionalism
  • Her unique life experiences coupled with her specialized knowledge allows her to provide her clients with tailored legal advice in the areas of tax, business, nonprofit, and estate planning
  • Specifically, her physical disability has given her an unparalleled perspective on disability estate, benefits, and tax planning
  • Janae graduated summa cum laude from Grace University, receiving her Bachelor of Science for a double major in Business Administration (Marketing emphasis) and Biblical Studies
  • Completing the Accelerated Juris Doctorate at Creighton University School of Law, Janae graduated cum laude in the top 12% of her class in December 2015

Practice Areas Explained

Janae Hofer's Areas of Practice

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

Trusts

Janae Hofer is one of 104,171 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Nebraska →

Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

Janae Hofer is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Nebraska →

Business & Corporate Law

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

Janae Hofer is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Nebraska →

Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

Janae Hofer is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Nebraska →

Civil Litigation

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

Janae Hofer is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation 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 Janae Hofer

Where is Janae Hofer's law office located?
Janae Hofer's law practice is located in Omaha, Nebraska. The firm is DUGGAN BERTSCH, LLC (formerly Vandenack Weaver LLC). You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Janae Hofer handle?
Janae Hofer focuses on trusts, estate planning, business, tax, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Nebraska.
How long has Janae Hofer practiced law?
Janae Hofer has 11+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2015.
Where did Janae Hofer go to law school?
Janae Hofer earned their education at (J.D., 2015).
How can I contact Janae Hofer for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Creighton University
- 2015

Bar Admissions

Nebraska
Admitted: 2015
United States District Court for the District of Nebraska
Admitted: 2015

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