Atty. Leo A. Knowles
Leo A. Knowles is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation.
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Leo A. Knowles is a business and litigation attorney based in Omaha, Nebraska, practicing at McGrath North Mullin & Kratz PC LLO. Educated at Creighton University (J.D., 1976). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Environmental (2026). Serands clients in Omaha, NE and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Leo A. Knowles is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation
- Leo A., who practices law in Omaha, Nebraska, has been recognized since 1993
- This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Leo A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Leo A. Knowles handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Leo A. Knowles is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Nebraska →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Leo A. Knowles 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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