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Amanda J. Karr

Amanda J. Karr

Thompson Law Office, PC, LLO
13906 Gold Circle
Suite 201
Omaha, NE 68144
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Phone: (402) 330-3060  |  Fax: (402) 330-3060
http://www.thompson.law.pro

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Divorce, Custody, Support, Paternity, and Modification

Legal Topic

Divorce

Preferred New Clients

I serve as an advocate for both mother’s rights and father’s rights. I assist people going through divorce, establishing initial custody arrangements and paternity, and those seeking to change existing orders concerning custody, visitation, parenting time and child support.

Sub-Topics

Alimony/Palimony/Spousal Support

Annulment

Child Support

Custody/Visitation Rights

Delinquent Support Payments

Division of Property

Restraining Orders

Uncontested Divorce

Legal Topic

Family Law

Preferred New Clients

I assist both birth mothers and adoptive parents in all aspects of adoption from placement to preparation of documents needed to obtain and finalize adoption. I assist step-parents seeking to adopt their step-children. I provide assistance to those needing to establish guardianships or conservatorships for minor children and adults alike. I provide a full-range of estate planning services including preparation of wills, trusts, living wills, and powers of attorney. For those that have experienced a loss, I am here to help you through this difficult time with your probate needs.

Sub-Topics

Abuse

  • Domestic Violence

Children

  • Adoption
  • Child Custody
  • Child Support
  • Children's Rights
  • Paternity
  • Visitation

Couples

  • Civil Unions
  • Common Law Marriage
  • Domestic Partnerships
  • Living Together/Cohabitation
  • Marriage
  • Power of Attorney
  • Prenuptial & Postnuptial Agreements

Elder Law

  • Advanced Health Care Directive
  • Age Discrimination
  • Competency Hearings
  • Guardianship
  • Healthcare Power of Attorney
  • Healthcare Proxy
  • Long-Term Care
  • Powers of Attorney
  • Tax Planning

Enforcement Actions

Name Changes

Restraining Orders

Rights

  • Grandparent Rights
  • Termination of Parental Rights

Bar Admissions

NE, Sep 2004
Bar Number: 22913

KS
Bar Number: 23454

IA
Bar Number: AT0010356

Other Court Admissions

• Nebraska
• Kansas
• Iowa

Association Memberships

• Nebraska Bar Association
• Iowa Bar Association

Continuing Education

I attend continuing legal education seminars on the topics of Family Law and Professional Responsibility annually.

Example Cases

I have assisted clients dealing with complex jurisdictional issues between multiple states to determine the proper state for child custody and child support situations.

I assist a wide range of clients, from those that know what they want but want an attorney to look everything over and assist in proper preparation of documents, to cases that need some negotiation to be resolved, or those cases requiring trial.

I secured relinquishment from the biological father to allow a step-parent to adopt their spouse's child.

Education 

School:

Juris Doctorate

Degree:

University of Nebraska, Lincoln

City:

Lincoln

State:

NE

Year:

2004

Honors:

• Order of the Coif
• Law Review
• NE Moot Court Board
• Silver Quill Award
• Outstanding Student in Legal Research and Writing
• CALI-Criminal Procedure

Focus and Accomplishments:

Family Law and Environmental Law

 

School:

University of Nebraska, Kearney

Degree:

Bachelor’s Degree

City:

Kearney

State:

NE

Year:

2001

Honors:

• Honor's Program
• Cum Laude

Focus and Accomplishments:

Criminal Justice, Sociology
Minor in Biology

Number of Attorneys

5

State Licensed In

Nebraska, Kansas and Iowa

Firm Focus and History

Thompson Law Office provides practical advice and passionate advocacy for individual, non-profit, business and governmental clients in a variety of legal matters in Eastern Nebraska and Western Iowa.

Thompson Law Office was founded in 2007 with the goal to provide more effective and efficient legal services to clients than they might receive elsewhere. Thompson Law Office has attorneys with a total of 46 years combined experience practicing law. The firm's attorneys are licensed in Nebraska, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, and California. The firm currently practices in the areas of family law, employment law, bankruptcy, business law, homeowners associations, non-profit corporations, debt collections & asset recovery, and commercial & residential landlord-tenant law.

Previous Employment Summary

• Amanda J. Karr, Attorney at Law, Solo Practice 2006 to 2009, focusing primarily on representation of clients in family law in Nebraska and Kansas.

• Allan J. Eurek, P.C., Associate Attorney 2005 to 2006

What is your opinion regarding clients educating themselves on legal issues?

Clients should feel free to make efforts to educate themselves. This will help ensure they know their options, create more realistic expectations, and assist in achieving a more desirable result.

Are you willing to review documents prepared by clients?

I am willing to review documents prepared by clients and to provide recommendations for change.

Are you willing to coach clients who want to represent themselves?

Law can be complex and the decision to represent oneself should not be taken lightly. However, I am willing to provide representation on a limited scope basis or alternatively to provide advice on procedures for my standard fee.

Why did you decide to be a lawyer?

Being a lawyer allows me to use my analytical skills and acquire knowledge to solve people's problems. I am a helpful person by nature and enjoy assisting people in this regard.

What work experience and education helps you be a better lawyer?

Being a working mother helps me to understand family responsibilities and priorities. I connect with the struggles faced by many of my clients in balancing their lives.

Why did you decide on your primary area of practice?

I chose to practice primarily in the area of family law because it allows me to connect with people and help them through a difficult time in their life. I take pride in assisting people to reach satisfactory solutions in a cost-effective and efficient manner.

What do you like best about your career?

My career allows me to help people make transitions during a difficult phase of their life. I take pride in helping people formulate a solution to continue to work together as parents for the benefit of their children. It is also very satisfying to see a new family brought together through adoption.

Tell us about your law firm:

Our firm is small enough that my clients receive frequent, direct attention from me. Our talented support staff is equally attentive to our client’s needs and provides a lot of behind the scenes assistance.

What are your strengths and style?

I am devoted to my clients and provide passionate advocacy. I have a strong knowledge of family law formulated from my experience in the area. My style involves active listening, formulating a case strategy and then acting after thoughtful consideration.

Personal Interests:

I enjoy camping, spending time with my family, and playing cards. I also enjoy cooking and love to try out new recipes.

Office Manager/Assistant

Our office has legal assistants, paralegals and law clerks.

Fax

(402) 330-3060

Office Hours

Monday through Friday
8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Emergency After Hours

No

Fixed-Price Services and Fees

Fixed price services or fees are available for estate planning. Other areas may have fixed price services or fees, but these are determined on a case by case basis.

Hourly Rates

$165.

Free Initial Consultation?

Initial consultations for family law matters are $50 for the first hour and $165 for each additional hour.

Typical Retainer

Our required retainers vary based on the nature, the complexity of the case, and the credit worthiness of the client. For divorce, a typical retainer ranges from $1,000 to $5,000, however some situations warrant retainers above or below these ranges.

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