Atty. William E. Roskens

Atty. William E. Roskens

William E. Roskens is a lawyer practicing admiralty, maritime, transportation and 5 other areas of law.

Omaha Omaha 37 Years Experience 37 year
Call (531) 352-5371

Profile Summary

About William E. Roskens at a glance

William E. Roskens is a business, litigation, government, and maritime attorney based in Omaha, Nebraska. They have 37+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1989. Admitted to practice in Nebraska (1989). Educated at Creighton University (J.D., 1989) and University of Kansas (B.S., 1986). Serves clients in Omaha, NE and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • William E. Roskens is a lawyer practicing admiralty, maritime, transportation and 5 other areas of law
  • William E. received a B.S. degree from University of Kansas in 1986, and has been licensed for 37 years
  • William E. practices in Omaha, NE

Practice Areas Explained

William E. Roskens's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases William E. Roskens handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

William E. Roskens is one of 409,070 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Nebraska →

Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

William E. Roskens is one of 118,414 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in Nebraska →

Maritime & Admiralty Law

Maritime attorneys for Jones Act claims, longshore injury, cruise ship cases, and offshore matters.

William E. Roskens is one of 10,607 maritime attorneys indexed nationally. Browse maritime 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 venue, 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 William E. Roskens

Where is William E. Roskens's law office located?
William E. Roskens's law practice is located in Omaha, Nebraska. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William E. Roskens handle?
William E. Roskens focuses on business, litigation, government, maritime. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Nebraska.
How long has William E. Roskens practiced law?
William E. Roskens has 37+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1989.
Where did William E. Roskens go to law school?
William E. Roskens earned their education at (J.D., 1989); (B.S., 1986).
How can I contact William E. Roskens for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Creighton University
- 1989
B.S.
University of Kansas
- 1986

Bar Admissions

Nebraska
Admitted: 1989

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