LDM Congratulates and Welcomes Attorneys Maddie C. Hasley, Spencer J. Mitchell and Diana Vazquez Ayala
LDM congratulates Maddie C. Hasley, Spencer J. Mitchell and Diana Vazquez Ayala on their recent achievements of being sworn in and joining the Firm as attorneys. Maddie is an associate in LDM's litigation department in the Firm's Omaha office. She graduated with distinction from the University of Nebraska College of Law where she was a Senior Member of the Moot Court Board. She also received the American Board of Trial [...]
Cathy Trent-Vilim Invited to Become Fellow in the Academy of Appellate Lawyers
Partner Cathy Trent-Vilim was recently invited to become a Fellow in the Academy of Appellate Lawyers. The Academy is an invitation-only association of respected appellate lawyers. Fellows face stringent membership criteria, undergo rigorous screening, and are approved by the Academy’s Board. Fellows must have 15 years of appellate practice and receive unsolicited nominations from two Fellows. After a rigorous vetting process, the Board of Directors votes on each [...]
Life at LDM | Attorney Spotlight, Ellen K. Geisler
Ellen K. Geisler, Attorney What is your definition of success? Working hard and seeing results. Results are not always immediate and often it is the slow day-to-day grind that pays off in the long run. Success does not happen overnight. What's the most unique part about working at LDM? There’s no one-size-fits all approach. In my experience, the firm embraces that each individual has different strengths that they [...]
LDM Welcomes Attorney Austin C. Printz
Lamson Dugan & Murray LLP (LDM) welcomes attorney Austin C. Printz Austin Printz is a litigation attorney in LDM’s Omaha office. Prior to joining the Firm, Austin served in the Air Force Judge Advocate General’s (JAG) Corp for four years, where he assisted active duty and retired military members with preparing wills, solving landlord-tenant disputes, and providing guidance on divorce. He also represented the United States as a [...]
Lamson Dugan & Murray LLP Promotes Sarah Rotermund to Executive Director
Lamson Dugan & Murray LLP recently promoted Sarah Rotermund as the Executive Director. Sarah, previously the Firm’s Director of Marketing, will now lead the day-to-day operations of the Firm in addition to her continued oversight of marketing initiatives. Sarah is a 40 Under 40 recipient and has over 10 years of experience helping businesses and individuals navigate marketing challenges in various industries. Her experience as an advisor for [...]
Ellen K. Geisler Successfully Defends Jury Trial on Damages, Obtains Verdict Below Pre-Trial Offer of Judgment
Attorney Ellen K. Geisler recently obtained a successful result at a jury trial on behalf of a driver involved in a motor vehicle accident in an admitted-liability case. The jury trial was solely on the issue of the nature and extent of Plaintiff’s injuries caused by the accident and the amount of damages that would compensate Plaintiff for those injuries. At the conclusion of trial, Plaintiff’s counsel asked [...]