Atty. Stephen L. Gerdes
Author: "Medico legal Aspects of PET Scans," in Neuro Rehabilitation. Board Member: Nebraska Association of Trial Attorneys, 1999-2011; Brain Injury Association of Nebraska (1993-1995); and Omaha Head Injury Support Group, 1994-2011.
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Stephen L. Gerdes is a Member based in Omaha, Nebraska, practicing at Law Firm of Stephen L. Gerdes. They have 49+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1977. Their practice focuses on personal injury, workers comp, product liability, and tbi/sci. Admitted to practice in Nebraska (1977), U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit (1981), and U.S. Supreme Court (1986). Educated at University of Nebraska at Lincoln (J.D., 1977) and Princeton University (A.B. Sophia, 1974). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Omaha, Nebraska State and American Bar Associations American Association for Justice Brain Injury Association North American Brain Injury Society. Serands clients in Omaha, NE and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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Author
"Medico legal Aspects of PET Scans," in Neuro Rehabilitation
Board Member
- Nebraska Association of Trial Attorneys, 1999-2011
- Brain Injury Association of Nebraska (1993-1995)
- and Omaha Head Injury Support Group, 1994-2011
- Presenter 2010-2011 North American Brain Injury Society "Direct Examination of the Medical Expert" "Neuro-Optometric Evidence in the Brain Injury Case"
Presenter
- 1993-2000, Brain Injury Association Trial Lawyers' Conference, "Before and After Witnesses in Post-Concussive Syndrome Cases," "Representing the Plaintiff at Deposition, Defense Medical Exam, and Trial," "Seizure Disorders," "Brain Mapping in the Courtroom," and "TBI Cases Involving Visual and Balance Disorders." 1993 Nebraska Association of Trial Attorneys Seminar on Closed Head Injury
- Chairman, 1996, Traumatic Brian Injury Seminar in Omaha
- NCLE Seminar, "Brain Injury Cases in Nebraska Workers' Compensation" and "What Do You Do About the PET in Your Case?". 2005, Nebr
- Chap
- Int'l Rehabilitation Professionals "Traumatic Brian Injuries and Vocational Rehabilitation"
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Stephen L. Gerdes's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Stephen L. Gerdes handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
Stephen L. Gerdes is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Nebraska →
Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.
Stephen L. Gerdes is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Nebraska →
Stephen L. Gerdes is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Nebraska →
Stephen L. Gerdes is one of 10,267 tbi/sci attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tbi/sci attorneys in Nebraska →
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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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