Atty. Robert Garrett Dorton

Atty. Robert Garrett Dorton

Robert Garrett Dorton is a lawyer practicing wills / living wills, trusts, estate planning and 2 other areas of law. Robert received a B.A. degree from University of Notre Dame in 1998, and has been licensed for 24 years.

Omaha Omaha 24 yrs experience 24 year
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Profile Summary

About Robert Garrett Dorton at a glance

Robert Garrett Dorton is a trusts, probate, estate planning, ssd, and poa attorney based in Omaha, Nebraska. They have 24+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2002. Admitted to practice in Missouri (2002), California (2002), U.S. District Court, Northern and Central Districts of California (2002), and Nebraska (2008). Educated at Boalt Hall School of Law, University of California (J.D., 2002) and University of Notre Dame (B.A., 1998). Serands clients in Omaha, NE and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Robert Garrett Dorton is a lawyer practicing wills / living wills, trusts, estate planning and 2 other areas of law
  • Robert received a B.A. degree from University of Notre Dame in 1998, and has been licensed for 24 years
  • Robert practices in Omaha, NE

Practice Areas Explained

Robert Garrett Dorton's Areas of Practice

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

Trusts

Robert Garrett Dorton is one of 104,172 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Nebraska →

Probate

Robert Garrett Dorton is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Nebraska →

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.

Robert Garrett Dorton is one of 226,537 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Nebraska →

Social Security Disability

SSDI and SSI attorneys for disability claims, denied benefits, and Social Security appeals.

Robert Garrett Dorton is one of 26,532 ssd attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ssd attorneys in Nebraska →

Power of Attorney

Robert Garrett Dorton is one of 33,188 poa attorneys indexed nationally. Browse poa 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Robert Garrett Dorton

Where is Robert Garrett Dorton's law office located?
Robert Garrett Dorton's law practice is located in Omaha, Nebraska. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Robert Garrett Dorton handle?
Robert Garrett Dorton focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, ssd, poa. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Nebraska.
How long has Robert Garrett Dorton practiced law?
Robert Garrett Dorton has 24+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2002.
Where did Robert Garrett Dorton go to law school?
Robert Garrett Dorton earned their education at (J.D., 2002); (B.A., 1998).
How can I contact Robert Garrett Dorton for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Boalt Hall School of Law, University of California
- 2002
B.A.
University of Notre Dame
- 1998

Bar Admissions

Missouri
Admitted: 2002
California
Admitted: 2002
U.S. District Court, Northern and Central Districts of California
Admitted: 2002
Nebraska
Admitted: 2008
Iowa
Admitted: 2011

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