Business Details
Your Trusted Nebraska Legal Team
Our firm combines deep Nebraska roots with decades of legal expertise to provide accessible, high-quality representation across diverse practice areas. Founded by attorneys committed to community values, we serve individuals and businesses through personalized counsel in civil litigation, estate planning, special education law, and transportation law. Our team includes recognized specialists in guardianships, probate, and special needs planning, with a proven track record in state and federal courts.We prioritize client communication and practical solutions, balancing big-firm experience with small-firm responsiveness. With origins dating to the 1970s and multiple attorneys holding leadership roles in legal associations, we maintain a legacy of excellence while adapting to modern legal challenges. Our Nebraska-focused practice extends from Scottsbluff to Lincoln, ensuring localized knowledge with national capabilities in specialized areas like interstate motor carrier law.
Services
Estate Planning
Civil Litigation
Transportation Law
Special Education Advocacy
Guardianships
Probate Administration
Business Formation
Real Estate Litigation
Special Needs Trusts
Motor Carrier Compliance
Highlights and features
- We offer 50+ combined years of Nebraska-focused legal experience
- Our attorneys hold leadership roles in specialized legal associations
- We provide personalized case strategy sessions with senior partners
- Our practice combines multi-generational local knowledge with national litigation capabilities
- We maintain transparent communication through dedicated client portals
Services
Estate Planning
Our estate planning attorneys create customized wills, trusts, and advanced directives to protect family assets and ensure healthcare preferences. We specialize in special needs planning to maintain government benefit eligibility while establishing comprehensive care provisions. With experience in probate administration and trust litigation, we guide families through complex estate matters while minimizing tax implications and preserving intergenerational wealth.
Civil Litigation
We represent clients in commercial and personal injury litigation across Nebraska and federal jurisdictions. Our practice includes contract disputes, real estate litigation, and product liability cases. With particular expertise in transportation law, we handle cargo claims and motor carrier regulatory compliance for regional and national clients while maintaining a strong track record in local civil courtrooms.
Special Education Advocacy
Our education law team advocates for students with disabilities through IEP development, disciplinary hearings, and Section 504 plan negotiations. We specialize in manifestation determination reviews and due process hearings while collaborating with families and educators to secure appropriate educational placements and support services across Nebraska's public school systems.
Guardianships
We establish protective legal frameworks for vulnerable individuals through guardianship and conservatorship proceedings. Our attorneys handle both voluntary and involuntary appointments while balancing court requirements with family needs. We also represent fiduciaries in trust administration and regularly advise on public benefit preservation strategies for incapacitated adults.
Transportation Law
Our transportation practice serves motor carriers with FMCSA compliance guidance, operating authority applications, and cargo liability defense. We handle overweight violation disputes and insurance coverage matters while representing clients before state public service commissions. With nationwide litigation experience, we protect carriers' interests in complex freight claims and regulatory enforcement actions.
People
Robert D. Kinsey, Jr.
Partner
Nebraska native with 50+ years' experience in civil litigation and transportation law. Specializes in commercial disputes and interstate motor carrier regulations. Member of Transportation Lawyers Association and Nebraska State Bar Foundation.
Julianne McHale-Spatz
Partner
Special needs planning expert with 18 years' Nebraska legal practice. Serves on Nebraska Office of Public Guardian Advisory Council and Region V Foundation Board. Focuses on estate planning for families with disabled members.
Andrea M. Galvin
Partner
Estate planning specialist with emphasis on special needs trusts and probate administration. Active Lincoln Estate Planning Council member and University of Nebraska law clinic volunteer. Provides strategic asset protection guidance for Nebraska families.
David W. Rowe
Of Counsel
Multi-disciplinary attorney with psychology doctorate and legal expertise in elder law. Recognized authority on Medicaid planning and government benefits eligibility. Regular speaker on special needs trust implementation and regulatory compliance.
Questions
What practice areas does Kinsey Rowe Becker & Kistler handle?
We specialize in estate planning, civil litigation, transportation law, special education advocacy, guardianships, and business law. Our Nebraska attorneys also handle real estate disputes, probate matters, and motor carrier compliance issues.
Do you offer initial legal consultations?
Yes, we provide initial case evaluations to discuss your legal needs. Contact our Lincoln office to schedule appointments with specific attorneys based on your practice area requirements.
How does your firm handle special needs planning?
Our attorneys create customized special needs trusts while maintaining government benefit eligibility. We guide families through guardianship proceedings and collaborate with social service providers across Nebraska to ensure comprehensive care planning.
Can you represent out-of-state transportation clients?
Yes, our transportation law team handles interstate motor carrier cases nationwide. We manage cargo liability claims, FMCSA compliance, and operating authority matters for clients beyond Nebraska's borders.
What estate planning documents do you prepare?
We create wills, revocable and special needs trusts, powers of attorney, healthcare directives, and asset protection strategies tailored to individual family circumstances and financial goals.
