Atty. Michael E. Thew

Atty. Michael E. Thew

Michael E. Thew is a lawyer practicing government, civil rights law, equal opportunity and 3 other areas of law.

Lincoln Lincoln 48 Years Experience 48 year
Call (402) 817-0764

Profile Summary

About Michael E. Thew at a glance

Michael E. Thew is a Dep. Co. Atty. based in Lincoln, Nebraska. They have 48+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1978. Their practice focuses on tax, litigation, civil rights, and government. Admitted to practice in Nebraska (1978), U.S. District Court, District of Nebraska (1978), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit (1982). Educated at University of Nebraska at Lincoln (J.D., 1978) and University of Nebraska at Lincoln (B.A., 1975). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serves clients in Lincoln, NE and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Michael E. Thew is a lawyer practicing government, civil rights law, equal opportunity and 3 other areas of law
  • Michael received a B.A. degree from University of Nebraska at Lincoln in 1975, and has been licensed for 48 years
  • Michael practices in Lincoln, NE

Practice Areas Explained

Michael E. Thew's Areas of Practice

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

Tax Law

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

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Civil Litigation

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Civil Rights

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Michael E. Thew is one of 63,079 civil rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse civil rights attorneys in Nebraska →

Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

Michael E. Thew is one of 118,414 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government 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 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 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Michael E. Thew

Where is Michael E. Thew's law office located?
Michael E. Thew's law practice is located in Lincoln, Nebraska. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael E. Thew handle?
Michael E. Thew focuses on tax, litigation, civil rights, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Nebraska.
How long has Michael E. Thew practiced law?
Michael E. Thew has 48+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1978.
Where did Michael E. Thew go to law school?
Michael E. Thew earned their education at (J.D., 1978); (B.A., 1975).
How can I contact Michael E. Thew for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Michael E. Thew received?
Michael E. Thew's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Nebraska at Lincoln
- 1978
B.A.
University of Nebraska at Lincoln
- 1975

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Nebraska
Admitted: 1978
U.S. District Court, District of Nebraska
Admitted: 1978
U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit
Admitted: 1982

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