Atty. Stephen L. Gerdes

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.

Omaha Omaha 49 yrs experience 49 year
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Profile Summary

About Stephen L. Gerdes at a glance

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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About

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"

Practice Areas Explained

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

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.

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Workers Compensation

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 →

Product Liability

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Brain & Spinal Cord Injury

Stephen L. Gerdes is one of 10,267 tbi/sci attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tbi/sci 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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Where is Stephen L. Gerdes's law office located?
Stephen L. Gerdes's law practice is located in Omaha, Nebraska. The firm is Law Firm of Stephen L. Gerdes. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Stephen L. Gerdes handle?
Stephen L. Gerdes focuses on personal injury, workers comp, product liability, tbi/sci. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Nebraska.
How long has Stephen L. Gerdes practiced law?
Stephen L. Gerdes has 49+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1977.
Where did Stephen L. Gerdes go to law school?
Stephen L. Gerdes earned their education at (J.D., 1977); (A.B. Sophia, 1974).
How can I contact Stephen L. Gerdes for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Stephen L. Gerdes received?
Stephen L. Gerdes's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Nebraska at Lincoln
- 1977
A.B. Sophia
Princeton University
- 1974

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Nebraska
Admitted: 1977
U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit
Admitted: 1981
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1986

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