Is There a Difference Between a Lawyer and an Attorney in Nebraska?
Is there a difference between a lawyer and an attorney? In Nebraska, the title matters less than whether someone is authorized to handle your legal matter. Our latest post explains how Nebraska’s rules approach that question and how to check a lawyer’s status on the Nebraska Supreme Court’s official roster. It also covers what inactive status means and when a lawyer licensed in another state may be able to help. You’ll also learn who else may work on your case, including paralegals, law clerks, and the in-house divorce and co-parenting coaching we offer clients at no additional fee. We close with questions to ask before you hire anyone.
From a Conversion Therapy Survivor: What Does the Lawsuit Against Lincoln's Conversion Therapy Ban Mean for Nebraska Families?
Two Lincoln counselors have filed a federal lawsuit challenging the city’s ban on conversion therapy for minors, relying on the Supreme Court’s 2026 decision in Chiles v. Salazar. Zachary W. Anderson, a Lincoln family lawyer and conversion therapy survivor, explains what the lawsuit claims and what an injunction would and wouldn’t do. He also covers how Nebraska custody and child-protection law apply when parents disagree about a child’s counseling, including what the Nebraska Supreme Court said in 2026 about religious activities and legal custody.
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