Atty. William Joseph Birkel

Atty. William Joseph Birkel

William Joseph Birkel is a lawyer practicing general litigation, insurance litigation, workers compensation and 2 other areas of law. William received a B.S.B.A. degree from University of Nebraska at Lincoln in 1987, and has been licensed for 36 years.

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Profile Summary

About William Joseph Birkel at a glance

William Joseph Birkel is a Member based in Omaha, Nebraska, practicing at McGrath | North. They have 36+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1990. Their practice focuses on personal injury, business, workers comp, litigation, and insurance. Admitted to practice in Nebraska U.S. District Court, District of Nebraska (1990) and Iowa (2008). Educated at Creighton University (J.D., 1990) and University of Nebraska at Lincoln (B.S.B.A., 1987). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Omaha, Nebraska State and Iowa State Bar Associations Nebraska Association of Trial Lawyers Association of Trial Lawyers of America. Serands clients in Omaha, NE and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • William Joseph Birkel is a lawyer practicing general litigation, insurance litigation, workers compensation and 2 other areas of law
  • William received a B.S.B.A. degree from University of Nebraska at Lincoln in 1987, and has been licensed for 36 years
  • William practices at McGrath | North in Omaha, NE

Practice Areas Explained

William Joseph Birkel's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases William Joseph Birkel 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.

William Joseph Birkel is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Nebraska →

Business & Corporate Law

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

William Joseph Birkel is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Nebraska →

Workers Compensation

Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.

William Joseph Birkel is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Nebraska →

Civil Litigation

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

William Joseph Birkel is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Nebraska →

Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

William Joseph Birkel is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about William Joseph Birkel

Where is William Joseph Birkel's law office located?
William Joseph Birkel's law practice is located in Omaha, Nebraska. The firm is McGrath | North. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William Joseph Birkel handle?
William Joseph Birkel focuses on personal injury, business, workers comp, litigation, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Nebraska.
How long has William Joseph Birkel practiced law?
William Joseph Birkel has 36+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1990.
Where did William Joseph Birkel go to law school?
William Joseph Birkel earned their education at (J.D., 1990); (B.S.B.A., 1987).
How can I contact William Joseph Birkel for a consultation?
You can contact William Joseph Birkel 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 Joseph Birkel received?
William Joseph Birkel's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Creighton University
- 1990
B.S.B.A.
University of Nebraska at Lincoln
- 1987

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Nebraska U.S. District Court, District of Nebraska
Admitted: 1990
Iowa
Admitted: 2008

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