Employment Law

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NE, Sep 2002
Bar Number: 22493

Nebraska generally does not certify bar specialties.

Nebraska (state and federal), Ponca Tribal Court, Winnebago Tribal Court.

Nebraska Bar Association.

I maintain my continuing legal education requirements as a minimum, but participate in professional development on an ongoing basis. I attend seminars, trainings, webinars and teleconferences to maintain and grow my expertise in employment law.

Disability Discrimination Claims in the Employment Context and the Significance of Prior Representations of Inability to Work, The Nebraska Lawyer, Vol. 14, No. 6 (June 2011)

One memorable case I worked on involved a man who was discriminated against based on his race. It was rewarding to hold the employer accountable, even as it attempted to hide what it had been doing. Another matter I was involved in was memorable because I advised a parent about some problems he was having with a school about his son, who had epilepsy. Although my services to this individual were simply providing advice, I particularly enjoyed helping him because I myself have a son with autism, and I can relate to the feeling that you really need to help someone with a disability.

Six and growing.

Nebraska

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.

Thompson Law Office was founded in 2007 by attorney Ben Thompson, who 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 who 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.

Attorney Katherine Busch has focused on client counseling and advocacy throughout her career. Ms. Busch's previous experience includes serving as an administrative law judge for the Department of Labor, with the Nebraska Apepals Tribunal. In that role, Ms. Busch accumulated a vast range of experience with people who had faced stress or conflict about their employment. She conducted hearings and wrote decisions in appeals filed in connection with unemployment benefit determinations. Ms. Busch currently counsels clients in this area, and performs work in the area of unemployment benefits appeals. Ms. Busch's primary area of practice is employment law, practicing in both state and federal court in cases of wrongful discrimination, harassment, or retaliation based on age, disability, race, sex, or other grounds such as whistleblower retaliation, as well as the Family and Medical Leave Act.

Graduate of the 2008-2009 Nebraska Bar Association Leadership Academy.

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

(888) 330-3060

Our office hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.

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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. We accept all major credit cards.

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

We offer all of our prospective clients a free "meet and greet." It is a 15-minute meeting with an attorney where you can learn more about our firm, our qualifications, and experience. We also offer a consultation with an attorney for either thirty minutes or an hour, depending on the type of service. Our consultation appointments allow the attorney to learn more about your particular situation and provide responsible advice to you about your legal rights and obligations. We do charge a fee for this consultation, but it is generally a discounted flat fee which is dependent on your type of case.

Retainers vary depending on the circumstances of each case, but they are typically between $1,000.00 and $2,500.00.