Atty. John Iliff
Empathy, honesty, and preparation are the core tenets of John’s law practice. Focusing primarily on litigation and workers compensation, John has a unique background.
Civil Litigation & More Attorney · Serving Omaha, NE · 43+ Years Experience
Profile Summary
About John Iliff at a Glance
John Iliff is a Shareholder based in Omaha, Nebraska, practicing at Gross Welch Marks Clare, PC, LLO. They have 43+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1983. Their practice focuses on workers comp, litigation, and adr. Admitted to practice in Nebraska (1983), U.S. District Court, District of Nebraska (1983), U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit (1986), and U.S. Supreme Court (1989). Educated at Creighton University School of Law (J.D., 1983) and Boston University (M.Ed. Counseling, 1975). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Omaha Bar Association Nebraska Bar Association Nebraska Defense Counsel Association Defense Research Institute Nebraska Association of Trial Attorneys Claims and Litigation Management Alliance. Serves clients in Omaha, NE and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About John Iliff
- Empathy, honesty, and preparation are the core tenets of John’s law practice
- Focusing primarily on litigation and workers compensation, John has a unique background
- Before going to law school and beginning the practice of law, John was drafted and served in the United States Army, completed a Master’s degree in counseling and human services, and worked as a counselor and educator
- This background has influenced his approach to the practice of law: he listens to his client’s needs and goals, honestly evaluates and discusses with his clients possible outcomes, and then thoroughly prepares to achieve the best possible result
Practice Areas Explained
John Iliff's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John Iliff handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Omaha.
Workers Compensation in Omaha
Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.
John Iliff is one of 54,932 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Nebraska →
Civil Litigation in Omaha
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
John Iliff is one of 450,751 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Nebraska →
Mediation & Arbitration in Omaha
Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.
John Iliff is one of 73,315 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr attorneys in Nebraska →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Omaha
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.
Omaha Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Omaha-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Omaha Choose John Iliff
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish John Iliff's practice in the field of workers comp, litigation, and adr.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
John Iliff brings 43+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Nebraska, U.S. District Court, District of Nebraska, and U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit, John Iliff can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering workers comp, litigation, and adr, John Iliff can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Omaha
A Omaha-based practice means John Iliff attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues John Iliff Handles in Omaha
Below is a representative sample of the types of matters John Iliff has experience with under Nebraska law. If your situation involves one of these case categories, this attorney may be well positioned to help you understand your options.
This list is illustrative, not exhaustive. Contact John Iliff directly to discuss the specifics of your situation.
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