Civil Rights & More Attorney · Serving Lincoln, NE · 40+ Years Experience
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About Michael K. High at a Glance
Michael K. High is a Wkrs. Comp. J. based in Lincoln, Nebraska. They have 40+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1986. Their practice focuses on litigation and civil rights. Admitted to practice in Nebraska (1986). Educated at University of Nebraska at Lincoln (J.D., 1986) and University of Nebraska at Lincoln (B.S. University, 1972). Serves clients in Lincoln, NE and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Michael K. High
- Hon. Michael K. High is a lawyer practicing litigation - civil, civil rights
- Michael received a B.S. degree from University of Nebraska at Lincoln in 1972, and has been licensed for 40 years
- Michael practices in Lincoln, NE
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Michael K. High's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael K. High handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Lincoln.
Civil Litigation in Lincoln
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Civil Rights in Lincoln
Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Lincoln
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.
Lincoln Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Lincoln-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 Lincoln Choose Michael K. High
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 Michael K. High's practice in the field of litigation and civil rights.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Michael K. High brings 40+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering litigation and civil rights, Michael K. High can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Lincoln
A Lincoln-based practice means Michael K. High attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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