Atty. William T. Oakes

Atty. William T. Oakes

William T. Oakes is a lawyer practicing management employment law, professional licensing, health care law.

Omaha Omaha 59 yrs experience 59 year
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Profile Summary

About William T. Oakes at a glance

William T. Oakes is a employment, ip, and health care attorney based in Omaha, Nebraska. They have 59+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1967. Admitted to practice in Iowa (1967) and Nebraska U.S. District Court, District of Nebraska U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit U.S. Suprem (1967). Educated at Creighton University (J.D., 1967) and Creighton University (B.A., 1964). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Omaha, NE and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • William T. Oakes is a lawyer practicing management employment law, professional licensing, health care law
  • William received a B.A. degree from Creighton University in 1964, and has been licensed for 59 years
  • William practices in Omaha, NE

Practice Areas Explained

William T. Oakes's Areas of Practice

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

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

William T. Oakes is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Nebraska →

Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

William T. Oakes is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Nebraska →

Health Care Law

Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.

William T. Oakes is one of 66,735 health care attorneys indexed nationally. Browse health care 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 T. Oakes

Where is William T. Oakes's law office located?
William T. Oakes's law practice is located in Omaha, Nebraska. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William T. Oakes handle?
William T. Oakes focuses on employment, ip, health care. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Nebraska.
How long has William T. Oakes practiced law?
William T. Oakes has 59+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1967.
Where did William T. Oakes go to law school?
William T. Oakes earned their education at (J.D., 1967); (B.A., 1964).
How can I contact William T. Oakes for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has William T. Oakes received?
William T. Oakes's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Creighton University
- 1967
B.A.
Creighton University
- 1964

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Iowa
Admitted: 1967
Nebraska U.S. District Court, District of Nebraska U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit U.S. Suprem
Admitted: 1967

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