Atty. John C. Chatelain
John C. Chatelain is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, personal injury, real estate and 4 other areas of law.
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John C. Chatelain is a trusts, probate, personal injury, estate planning, and real estate attorney based in Omaha, Nebraska. They have 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Admitted to practice in Nebraska (1979) and U.S. District Court, District of Nebraska (1979). Educated at University of Nebraska (J.D., 1979) and Peru State College (B.S., 1976). Serves clients in Omaha, NE and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- John C. Chatelain is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, personal injury, real estate and 4 other areas of law
- John received a B.S. degree from Peru State College in 1976, and has been licensed for 47 years
- John practices in Omaha, NE
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John C. Chatelain handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
John C. Chatelain is one of 94,411 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Nebraska →
John C. Chatelain is one of 115,645 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Nebraska →
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.
John C. Chatelain is one of 238,048 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Nebraska →
An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
John C. Chatelain is one of 203,974 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Nebraska →
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
John C. Chatelain is one of 286,061 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate 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 venue, 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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