Atty. Nicholas J. Ridgeway

Atty. Nicholas J. Ridgeway

Nick’s primary practice areas consist of general business, estate planning, agriculture, water and natural resources, real estate, and civil litigation. Nick joined the firm in August of 2018.

Kearney Kearney 8 yrs experience 8 year
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Profile Summary

About Nicholas J. Ridgeway at a glance

Nicholas J. Ridgeway is a Partner based in Kearney, Nebraska, practicing at Jacobsen, Orr, Lindstrom & Holbrook, P.C., L.L.O.. They have 8+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2018. Their practice focuses on estate planning, business, real estate, litigation, and agriculture. Admitted to practice in United States District Court for the District of Nebraska (2018) and Nebraska (2018). Educated at University of Nebraska - Lincoln (J.D., 2018) and University of Nebraska at Kearney (B.S., 2014). Serands clients in Kearney, NE and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Nick’s primary practice areas consist of general business, estate planning, agriculture, water and natural resources, real estate, and civil litigation
  • Nick joined the firm in August of 2018
  • Originally from Columbus, Nebraska, Nick received his Bachelor of Science in Political Science from the University of Nebraska at Kearney, and his Juris Doctorate from the Nebraska College of Law
  • While in law school, he was a Senior Certified Student-Attorney with the Weibling Entrepreneurship Clinic
  • During his time with in the Clinic, he assisted clients with various legal issues, including: business formation, drafting contracts, and intellectual property issues
  • Nick was also a research assistant for a professor during law school, and was a law clerk for Jacobsen Orr during his final two years of school
  • Nick has deep ties to the Kearney community
  • While attending the University of Nebraska at Kearney, he was a member of the wrestling team and was a three-time Academic All-American
  • Nick continues to be active in the wrestling community by volunteering his time to help youth and high school wrestling

Practice Areas Explained

Nicholas J. Ridgeway's Areas of Practice

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

Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

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Business & Corporate Law

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

Nicholas J. Ridgeway is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Nebraska →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

Nicholas J. Ridgeway is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Nebraska →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Nicholas J. Ridgeway is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Nebraska →

Agricultural Law

Agriculture attorneys for farm operations, ag finance, land use, water rights, and agribusiness.

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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 Kearney 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 Nicholas J. Ridgeway

Where is Nicholas J. Ridgeway's law office located?
Nicholas J. Ridgeway's law practice is located in Kearney, Nebraska. The firm is Jacobsen, Orr, Lindstrom & Holbrook, P.C., L.L.O.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Nicholas J. Ridgeway handle?
Nicholas J. Ridgeway focuses on estate planning, business, real estate, litigation, agriculture. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Nebraska.
How long has Nicholas J. Ridgeway practiced law?
Nicholas J. Ridgeway has 8+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2018.
Where did Nicholas J. Ridgeway go to law school?
Nicholas J. Ridgeway earned their education at (J.D., 2018); (B.S., 2014).
How can I contact Nicholas J. Ridgeway for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Nebraska - Lincoln
- 2018
B.S.
University of Nebraska at Kearney
- 2014

Bar Admissions

United States District Court for the District of Nebraska
Admitted: 2018
Nebraska
Admitted: 2018

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