Atty. Kurth Brashear

Atty. Kurth Brashear

Kurth serves as a lawyer and counselor to individuals, families, businesses, and public entities, with an emphasis on nonprofit and exempt organizations. He has extensive experience advising on entity formation and governance, governmental bodies, and general business matters, tax exempt status, charitable gifts, endowments, estate planning, cy pres, dissolution, workouts and restructurings.

Lincoln Lincoln 28 yrs experience 28 year
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Profile Summary

About Kurth Brashear at a glance

Kurth Brashear is a business and tax attorney based in Lincoln, Nebraska, practicing at Rembolt Ludtke LLP. They have 28+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1998. Admitted to practice in Nebraska, Nebraska State Bar Association (1998) and South Dakota, State Bar of South Dakota (1999). Educated at University of Nebraska - Lincoln College of Law (J.D., 1998). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Tax Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships) (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Serands clients in Lincoln, NE and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Kurth serves as a lawyer and counselor to individuals, families, businesses, and public entities, with an emphasis on nonprofit and exempt organizations
  • He has extensive experience advising on entity formation and governance, governmental bodies, and general business matters, tax exempt status, charitable gifts, endowments, estate planning, cy pres, dissolution, workouts and restructurings
  • Formerly a fundraising executive and general counsel for a Midwestern university, Kurth also consults with public charities, private foundations, and trusts on development efforts, campaign readiness studies, board member selection and training, and grant processes
  • He spends time in both our Seward and Lincoln offices

Practice Areas Explained

Kurth Brashear's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

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

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Tax Law

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

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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 Lincoln 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 Kurth Brashear

Where is Kurth Brashear's law office located?
Kurth Brashear's law practice is located in Lincoln, Nebraska. The firm is Rembolt Ludtke LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Kurth Brashear handle?
Kurth Brashear focuses on business, tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Nebraska.
How long has Kurth Brashear practiced law?
Kurth Brashear has 28+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1998.
Where did Kurth Brashear go to law school?
Kurth Brashear earned their education at (J.D., 1998).
How can I contact Kurth Brashear for a consultation?
You can contact Kurth Brashear directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Kurth Brashear received?
Kurth Brashear's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Tax Law; Best Lawyers in America — Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships); Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:; Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Governance Law; Best Lawyers in America — Nonprofit / Charities Law.

Education

J.D.
University of Nebraska - Lincoln College of Law
- 1998

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Tax Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Governance Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Nonprofit / Charities Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Mergers and Acquisitions Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Government Relations Practice
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Trusts and Estates
- 2026

Bar Admissions

Nebraska, Nebraska State Bar Association
Admitted: 1998
South Dakota, State Bar of South Dakota
Admitted: 1999

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