The Anniversary: One Year of Doing Law Differently

One year ago, this was supposed to be a solo endeavor.

Today, Zachary W. Anderson Law is 10 people strong, with a few more already in the works. Even writing that feels surreal. What started as one person’s idea has become something so much bigger: a growing firm built on authenticity, resilience, advocacy, and the belief that legal services can be both excellent and deeply human.

We are not a traditional law firm, and we are not a traditional team. We are queer. We are neurodivergent. We are people who have rebuilt after divorce, navigated systems that were not built with us in mind, and spent much of our lives being told we were “different.” But that difference is part of our strength. It shapes how we listen, how we advocate, and how we care for clients. Different perspectives make our work stronger, more compassionate, and more effective.

From the beginning, the goal was to build a place where people are treated like people, not just cases, and where their stories actually matter. A place where clients feel seen, heard, and understood. A place with clear, honest communication, real support, and fierce advocacy rooted in understanding. No jargon. No assumptions. Just a team that knows how high the stakes can feel and how much it matters to have someone in your corner.

We wanted to create a space where marginalized people feel safe, respected, and welcome. A place where, no matter who you are or what your family looks like, you are valued and welcome here. Whether someone is navigating divorce, trying to protect a child or loved one, planning for the future, or making sure chosen family is honored, we wanted them to know, and still do, that they do not have to carry it alone. We really do love doing law differently, here in Lincoln and throughout Nebraska, and this first year has confirmed that there was a real need for it.

To every client, team member, referral source, colleague, friend, and supporter who has trusted us, encouraged us, or helped spread the word, thank you. You helped turn what was meant to be a solo practice into a growing firm built around people, advocacy, and work that genuinely helps families move forward. We are proud of this team, grateful for this community, and we are just getting started.

Yours in advocacy,

Zachary W. Anderson, Esq.