Atty. Robert T. Cannella
Bob Cannella is a native Nebraskan who has practiced law at the firm since graduating from law school in 1972. Bob’s principal legal activities are in the areas of higher education law and the counseling and representation of employers in employment, labor relations, employment discrimination, and preventive employment law matters.
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Robert T. Cannella is a employment, litigation, and education attorney based in Omaha, Nebraska, practicing at Fitzgerald, Schorr, Barmettler & Brennan PC LLO. Admitted to practice in Nebraska, Nebraska State Bar Association. Educated at Creighton University (J.D., 1972) and Creighton University (B.S.B.A. Management, 1970). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Education Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Labor Law - Management (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment (2026). Serands clients in Omaha, NE and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- Bob Cannella is a native Nebraskan who has practiced law at the firm since graduating from law school in 1972
- Bob’s principal legal activities are in the areas of higher education law and the counseling and representation of employers in employment, labor relations, employment discrimination, and preventive employment law matters
- Bob fills the lead role in the firm’s representation of Metropolitan Community College, and in that role he works closely with the administration and Board of Governors of the College
- He regularly defends and represents both public and private sector employers in employment and employment discrimination law matters, and advises employers in the areas of labor relations, employment discrimination, wage and hour matters, and the myriad other aspects of federal, state and local regulation of the employment relationship
- Bob attended undergraduate and law school at Creighton University and received his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (Management) degree in 1970 and his law degree in 1972
- He has been a member of the governing body of the Nebraska State Bar Association (House of Delegates) since 2002, and he serves as Chair of the Rules and By-Laws Committee and as a member of the Legislation Committee of the Association
- He is a member of the Labor Relations, Employment Law, Workers' Compensation, and Government Practice sections of the Association
- Bob is listed in Best Lawyers in America in four categories: Education Law, Employment Law – Management, Labor Law – Management, and Litigation - Labor and Employment
- Bob is recognized in Great Plains Super Lawyers in the field of Employment and Labor Law
- He is admitted to practice in the state and federal courts in Nebraska, as well as the United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit
- He was a charter member and is a past president of the Rotary Club of Omaha-Millard
- Bob and his wife Nancy have three grown children
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Robert T. Cannella handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Robert T. Cannella is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Nebraska →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Robert T. Cannella is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Nebraska →
Education attorneys for special education (IEP), school discipline, Title IX, and student rights.
Robert T. Cannella is one of 24,079 education attorneys indexed nationally. Browse education 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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