Anthony Aerts

Education: 

Stanford University, B.A., 2010; University of Nebraska College of Law, J.D., with high distinction, 2017

States: 

Nebraska

Industries: 

Construction

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Energy & Utilities

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Financial Services

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Government

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Individuals

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Manufacturing

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Nonprofits

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Agriculture

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Professional Services

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Restaurants, Retail & Hospitality

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Technology

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Transportation

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Real Estate

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Anthony focuses his practice on water law, estate planning, real estate, businesses services and legal matters affecting the agricultural industry. Raised on a Nebraska grain and livestock farm, Anthony understands the meaning of hard work and importance of community and splits his time between the Firm's Lincoln and Seward offices. He has extensive experience helping clients achieve success in complex transactions through his attention to detail and empathy in arriving at practical solutions. Prior to joining the Firm, Anthony studied water policy at Stanford University, worked as a policy analyst on natural resource and water law issues for a law firm, and lobbied the Nebraska Legislature on water law and farm and ranch issues for an agricultural trade association.


  • Settled complex post-death estate and trust administrations for estates exceeding $35 million with assets throughout several countries.
  • Represented large farm and ranch operation with assets exceeding $20 million in developing and executing estate and succession planning to protect family assets and achieve intergenerational transfers.
  • Helped taxpayer clients execute complex forward and reverse 1031 real estate exchanges across multiple states resulting in a multi-million dollar reduction in capital gains tax exposure.
  • Nebraska State Bar Association
  • Lincoln Bar Association
  • Lincoln Young Professionals Group
  • Catholic Social Services of Southern Nebraska (Board of Directors)
  • Rotary Club of Seward, Nebraska
  • North American Martyrs Parish

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