Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Legal Partner in Ord, Nebraska
Stowell & Geweke, PC, LLO has provided trusted legal representation in Central Nebraska since 1972. Our firm combines over 65 years of combined attorney experience with a commitment to personalized service across civil practice areas including real estate, business formation, agricultural law, and civil litigation. We prioritize responsive client communication and practical solutions tailored to individual needs while maintaining the highest ethical standards.Our AV Preeminent-rated attorneys deliver professional representation through both transactional work and courtroom advocacy. We focus on building long-term relationships with Nebraska individuals and businesses by combining local knowledge with comprehensive legal expertise to help clients achieve their objectives efficiently.
Services
Real Estate Law
Business Formation
Agricultural Law
Civil Litigation
Estate Planning
Details
- Year established: 1972
Highlights and features
- Serving Nebraska communities since 1972 with proven legal expertise
- AV Preeminent-rated attorneys for legal ability and ethics
- Responsive service with individualized client attention
- 65+ years combined experience in civil practice areas
- Proven track record in Nebraska courtroom advocacy
Associations and certifications
- Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent
What people say
Professional excellence
Ethical standards
Legal knowledge
Services
Real Estate Law
Our real estate attorneys handle residential and commercial transactions, contract negotiations, title searches, and closings. We represent buyers, sellers, and lenders in all aspects of property transfers and financing. Our services include zoning compliance, land-use permits, and dispute resolution for boundary issues or easement conflicts.
Business Formation
We advise on selecting appropriate business structures including LLCs, corporations, and partnerships. Our services cover bylaw creation, compliance documentation, contract drafting, and succession planning. We help businesses establish proper governance frameworks and tax structures while minimizing liability exposure for owners.
Agricultural Law
Our agricultural law practice addresses land use regulations, water rights, equipment contracts, and USDA compliance for Nebraska farmers and ranchers. We handle labor agreements, pesticide regulations, and agricultural financing while providing representation in disputes involving crop insurance or land transactions.
Civil Litigation
We represent clients in business disputes, contract breaches, and property damage claims through litigation, arbitration, or mediation. Our approach focuses on cost-effective resolution while maintaining readiness for courtroom advocacy when necessary. Services include case strategy development and trial preparation.
Estate Planning
Our estate planning services include wills, trusts, and power of attorney documents tailored to individual needs. We help clients protect assets, plan for incapacity, and ensure smooth property transfer across generations while addressing tax implications and family business succession.
People
Robert D. Stowell
Member
Founder with AV Preeminent rating, specializing in civil litigation and real estate law with over 50 years of experience serving Nebraska clients.
Barry D. Geweke
Member
Civil practice attorney with 25+ years of experience handling business law, real estate transactions, and agricultural legal matters in Central Nebraska.
Jessica L.V. Piskorski
Partner
10+ years of legal experience, focusing on business formation and estate planning, previously serving as in-house counsel for corporate clients.
Melani J. Flynn
Associate
Specializes in rural estate planning and business law, graduated from University of Nebraska College of Law in 2019 with focused training in agricultural legal matters.
Questions
What practice areas does Stowell, Geweke & Piskorski handle?
We specialize in real estate law, business formation, agricultural law, civil litigation, and estate planning for Nebraska individuals and businesses.
How does the firm approach real estate transactions?
Our attorneys handle all aspects from contract negotiation to closing, including title searches, zoning compliance, and dispute resolution for residential and commercial properties.
What business structures can the firm help establish?
We assist with sole proprietorships, partnerships, LLCs, corporations, and nonprofit entities, advising on liability protection and tax implications for each structure.
What agricultural law services are available?
We provide legal guidance on land use regulations, water rights, equipment contracts, USDA compliance, and agricultural dispute resolution for Nebraska farmers and ranchers.
How does the firm handle civil litigation cases?
We focus on cost-effective dispute resolution through negotiation or mediation, while maintaining readiness for courtroom representation in business, property, or contract disputes.
What estate planning documents do you recommend?
We create customized wills, trusts, financial and healthcare powers of attorney, and develop strategies for asset protection and tax-efficient property transfer.
