Employment Law

I prefer clients who share my interest in "righting wrongs" rather than settling scores. In the employment context, I am particularly interested in clients who have suffered discrimination in the workplace due to no fault of their own and have found themselves in the unfortunate position of being harassed or subject to a hostile work environment; not being hired or promoted; or worse yet demoted or fired, for unlawful and retaliatory reasons. I accept clients before, during, and after they have filed charges of discrimination with the state or federal equal opportunity or civil rights commissions (NEOC, ICRC, EEOC). I also represent employers facing unfounded claims of discrimination in the workplace.

NE, Sep 2000
Bar Number: 22025

CA
Bar Number: 216989

IA
Bar Number: 17678

MN
Bar Number: 324401

• Nebraska (state and federal)
• Iowa
• Minnesota
• California
• Omaha Tribal Court
• Ponca Tribal Court
• Winnebago Tribal Court
• Shakopee Mdwekanton Sioux Dakota Community Tribal Court
• U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit

• American Bar Association
• Nebraska State Bar Association
• Omaha Bar Association
• California State Bar Association
• Barrister, Robert M. Spire Inns of Court — Omaha, NE

Due to being licensed in multiple states, I generally exceed the required number of continuing education hours required by each jurisdiction. I attend live seminars as well as webinars and teleconferences on various topics in order to stay well-rounded and up-to-date.

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I successfully resolved an employment discrimination dispute between my client and his former employer, who terminated my client after 28 years of service following an unfortunate on-the-job injury that resulted in a disability. Through mediation, I negotiated a financial settlement that compensated my client.

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Nebraska, Iowa, Minnesota and California

Thompson Law Office has a general practice that focuses on serving the needs of individuals and small to mid-sized businesses in various areas. Including but not limited to bankruptcy, divorce, child custody, business law, employment law, unemployment benefits, estate planning, probate, and homeowners associations.

I founded Thompson Law Office in 2007. I had a vision for a revolutionary approach to the practice of law that prioritized the accessibility and affordability of quality legal counsel. The revolution has been driven by emerging technologies and a commitment to superior client service. The firm has grown quickly into one of West Omaha's largest law firms by recruiting and attracting attorneys with outstanding backgrounds that can provide quality professional legal advice. The legal professionals at Thompson Law Office represent a diverse group of talented individuals that provide a perspective built on experience in various areas of the law.

Prior to founding Thompson Law Office, I was a partner with a small law firm in Omaha with eight attorneys and an associate at another law firm representing Native American tribes. I also served as a registered lobbyist and offered public policy consulting on projects of particular concern to our clients for several years. Prior to practicing law and immediately after law school, I spent a year clerking for Justice John F. Wright with the Nebraska Supreme Court.

I was accepted for membership in the Robert M. Spire American Inns of Court, where I am currently a Barrister. I was named the Millard Business Association's 2008 Entrepreneur of the Year.

Our office is managed by a legal assistant, Hilarie De Goei.

(888) 330-3060

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

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In the employment context, I generally offer my clients a choice of three different billing options: hourly, contingency, or a hybrid arrangement where the client pays hourly up to a particular dollar amount and then it converts to a contingency fee. This depends on the circumstances of the case though. I accept all major credit cards.

• $145 to $275 for attorneys
• $75 to $125 for paralegals and legal assistants
• $35 to $55 for law clerks

I offer all of my prospective clients a free "meet and greet." It is a 15 minute meeting with an attorney where you can learn more about my firm, my qualifications, and experience. I also offer a consultation for up to an hour, which lets me learn more about your particular situation and provide responsible advice to you about your legal rights and obligations. I do charge a fee for this consultation, but it is generally a discounted flat fee which is dependent on the type of case. In employment cases, the fee is $150.

Retainers vary depending on the circumstances of each case, but they are typically between $1,000 and $2,500.