Philip thrives on challenge.  Give him a tough set of facts in a divorce or a never-before-seen legal issue, and you’ll see an advocate eager to tackle the obstacles. 

Our clients get the benefit of Philip’s litigation background combined with his past experience as legal counsel managing real estate litigation for a Fortune 500 company.  Whether in the negotiation room or the courtroom, Philip takes on complex issues with enthusiasm.

A father and a former school teacher, Philip knows that clients want a lawyer who understands everything from the value of a business to the value of being able to tuck your children in bed at night.

Philip earned his Bachelor of Arts from the University of Wisconsin in 1999, and received his Juris Doctorate from Creighton University School of Law in 2005.  Philip is a member of the American Bar Association, the Nebraska State Bar Association (NSBA), and the Omaha Bar Association.  Within the NSBA Family Law Section, Philip serves as a member of the Executive Committee, the Legislative Subcommittee, and is currently serving as Chair of the Family Law Section.

Philip authored “Cesar v. Alicia & Its Progeny: Major Changes to Nebraska Paternity Law: Consequences: Intended and Otherwise.” The Nebraska Lawyer, July/August 2012.  He presented at the Nebraska State Bar Association’s Family Law Seminar in July, 2012 as well regarding this same topic, which addressed the changing paternity laws in the State of Nebraska.

What sets Philip apart from other outstanding lawyers is his relationship with clients, enabling them to trust both his legal skills and his ability to seem them through one of the toughest periods of their lives.