Atty. V. Gene Summerlin

Atty. V. Gene Summerlin

V. Gene Summerlin is a lawyer practicing food & agribusiness, sustainable agriculture, animal health and 6 other areas of law.

Lincoln Lincoln 35 yrs experience 35 year
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About V. Gene Summerlin at a glance

V. Gene Summerlin is a Partner based in Lincoln, Nebraska, practicing at Husch Blackwell LLP. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Their practice focuses on contracts, business, ip, litigation, and health care. Admitted to practice in Nebraska (1991), U.S. District Court, District of Nebraska (1991), U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit (1995), and U.S. District Court, Central District of Illinois (2004). Educated at University of Nebraska-Lincoln (B.S. Agriculture, 1998) and University of Nebraska College of Law (J.D., 1991). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Lincoln, NE and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • V. Gene Summerlin is a lawyer practicing food & agribusiness, sustainable agriculture, animal health and 6 other areas of law
  • V. received a B.S. degree from University of Nebraska-Lincoln in 1998, and has been licensed for 35 years
  • V. practices at Husch Blackwell LLP in Lincoln, NE

Practice Areas Explained

V. Gene Summerlin's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases V. Gene Summerlin handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Contracts

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Business & Corporate Law

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Intellectual Property

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Civil Litigation

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Health Care Law

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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 Lincoln 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 V. Gene Summerlin

Where is V. Gene Summerlin's law office located?
V. Gene Summerlin's law practice is located in Lincoln, Nebraska. The firm is Husch Blackwell LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does V. Gene Summerlin handle?
V. Gene Summerlin focuses on contracts, business, ip, litigation, health care. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Nebraska.
How long has V. Gene Summerlin practiced law?
V. Gene Summerlin has 35+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1991.
Where did V. Gene Summerlin go to law school?
V. Gene Summerlin earned their education at (B.S. Agriculture, 1998); (J.D., 1991).
How can I contact V. Gene Summerlin for a consultation?
You can contact V. Gene Summerlin directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has V. Gene Summerlin received?
V. Gene Summerlin's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

B.S. Agriculture
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
- 1998
J.D.
University of Nebraska College of Law
- 1991

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Nebraska
Admitted: 1991
U.S. District Court, District of Nebraska
Admitted: 1991
U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit
Admitted: 1995
U.S. District Court, Central District of Illinois
Admitted: 2004
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Illinois
Admitted: 2005
Omaha Tribal Courts
Admitted: 2007

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