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Tim is recognized throughout the region for his work in estate and business planning, estate administration, and entity formation. He uses his business and legal experience in working with individuals for their individual estate planning needs, along with families and closely held businesses with business and succession planning. Both Super Lawyers and Best Lawyers have consistently recognized Tim in the areas of Trusts, Estates, and Business Planning.
Tim also serves as the Firm's Chair, fostering the core value of Community and serving as the Firm's public representative throughout the state.
Education
University of Nebraska-Lincoln, College of Business Administration, B.S., 1985
Creighton University, College of Business Administration, M.B.A., 1992
Creighton University School of Law, J.D., 1992
Creighton Law Review
Admissions
Nebraska
Professional/Community
One of Lincoln's 30 Most Influential Men, Lincoln Journal-Star (2016, 2017, 2018)
University of Nebraska Board of Regents (2009-Present)
- Chairman (2013, 2019, 2023)
- Vice Chairman (2012, 2018, 2022)
- Chairman - Academic Affairs Committee (2018)
- Co-Chairman - President Search Outreach and Advisory Committee (2014)
- Chairman - Business Affairs Committee (2012, 2014, 2015)
- Vice Chairman - Audit Committee (2016)
- Chairman (2013, 2019, 2023)
- Vice Chairman (2012, 2018, 2022)
- Chairman - Academic Affairs Committee (2018)
- Co-Chairman - President Search Outreach and Advisory Committee (2014)
- Chairman - Business Affairs Committee (2012, 2014, 2015)
- Vice Chairman - Audit Committee (2016)
Roger T. Larson Community Builder Award (2022)
West Haymarket Joint Public Agency (2010-Present)
- Vice Chairman (2011-Present)
- Vice Chairman (2011-Present)
Union Bank & Trust Company, Lincoln, NE - Board Member (2011-Present)
Search and Advisory Committee - Chairman, President (2023)
Best Lawyers® Lawyer of the Year for Trusts and Estates (2024, 2021)
American College of Trust and Estate Counsel - Fellow
Nebraska State Bar Foundation - Fellow
Lincoln Community Foundation - Trustee
Lincoln Estate Planning Council - Past President
Lincoln Probate Discussion Group
Uniform Trust Code Study Committee
Nebraska Legislative Study Group for the Nebraska Uniform Trust Code (November, 2003)
Nebraska Continuing Legal Education - Planning Chair (2000)
Lincoln Community Foundation - Board of Directors (2016-2022)
Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review AV Rating (highest available rating)
Free Enterprise Award - Lincoln Independent Business Association (2014)
Carmen and Tony Messineo - Community Involvement Award (2018)
Great Plains Super Lawyers - Estate Planning; Probate/Closely Held Business
The Best Lawyers in America - Administrative/Regulatory Law, Trust and Estates, and Utilities
Special Olympics-Nebraska - Breakfast of Champions Event Chair (2015)
Honorary Member of the Mortar Board - University of Nebraska - Lincoln (2014)
Honorary Member of the Society of Innocents - University of Nebraska - Lincoln (2011)
Salvation Army Honorary Christmas Chair (2011)
Heartland Big Brothers Big Sisters, Past President
Lincoln Children's Museum, Past Board Member
Cedar's Foundation, Past Board Member
University of Nebraska-Lincoln, College of Business Administration, Past Adjunct Professor
University of Nebraska-Lincoln, College of Business Administration, Alumni Board, Past President
Sigma Phi Epsilon, Past Alumni: Board Member
