Atty. William J. Ross

Atty. William J. Ross

William J. Ross is a lawyer practicing agriculture law, business, civil litigation and 15 other areas of law.

Kearney Kearney 65 yrs experience 65 year
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Profile Summary

About William J. Ross at a glance

William J. Ross is a Member based in Kearney, Nebraska, practicing at Ross Schroeder George LLC. They have 65+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1961. Their practice focuses on wills, trusts, probate, family law, and estate planning. Admitted to practice in Nebraska (1961) and U.S. District Court, District of Nebraska (1961). Educated at Creighton University (J.D., 1961) and University of Nebraska (B.A., 1957). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Buffalo County (President, 1966), Nebraska State and American Bar Associations Defense Research Institute. Serands clients in Kearney, NE and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • William J. Ross is a lawyer practicing agriculture law, business, civil litigation and 15 other areas of law
  • William received a B.A. degree from University of Nebraska in 1957, and has been licensed for 65 years
  • William practices at Ross Schroeder George LLC in Kearney, NE

Practice Areas Explained

William J. Ross's Areas of Practice

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

Wills

William J. Ross is one of 34,541 wills attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wills attorneys in Nebraska →

Trusts

William J. Ross is one of 104,172 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Nebraska →

Probate

William J. Ross is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Nebraska →

Family Law

Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.

William J. Ross is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in Nebraska →

Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

William J. Ross is one of 226,537 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning 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 Kearney 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 William J. Ross

Where is William J. Ross's law office located?
William J. Ross's law practice is located in Kearney, Nebraska. The firm is Ross Schroeder George LLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William J. Ross handle?
William J. Ross focuses on wills, trusts, probate, family law, estate planning. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Nebraska.
How long has William J. Ross practiced law?
William J. Ross has 65+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1961.
Where did William J. Ross go to law school?
William J. Ross earned their education at (J.D., 1961); (B.A., 1957).
How can I contact William J. Ross for a consultation?
You can contact William J. Ross 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 William J. Ross received?
William J. Ross's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Creighton University
- 1961
B.A.
University of Nebraska
- 1957

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Nebraska
Admitted: 1961
U.S. District Court, District of Nebraska
Admitted: 1961

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