Business Details
9 Years
experience
Your Trusted Legal Partner in Crete, Nebraska
Solheim Law Firm is a full-service legal practice rooted in small-town values, serving clients across southeastern Nebraska. Our approach prioritizes direct, human conversations to craft practical solutions tailored to each client's unique needs. With a commitment to accessibility and affordability, we represent farmers, ranchers, small business owners, and community members in a wide range of legal matters. Our attorneys bring extensive experience in estate planning, business organization, real estate transactions, civil litigation, and municipal law.We emphasize transparency in pricing, offering competitive rates and specialized discounts for military personnel, first responders, and start-up businesses. Our firm's founders, David Solheim and Gatsby Gottsch, combine deep local knowledge with diverse legal expertise to deliver smart, honest advice at a fair price. Through active community involvement and a focus on long-term client relationships, we strive to be the trusted legal partner for individuals and businesses navigating complex legal challenges.
Services
Estate Planning
Business Organization
Real Estate
Civil Litigation
Municipal Law
Details
- Year established: 2017
Highlights and features
- We combine courtroom experience with transactional expertise across multiple legal disciplines
- Our firm offers transparent pricing structures tailored to client needs
- We provide 50% discounts for military personnel and first responders
- Founders bring deep agricultural and small business community knowledge
- We maintain active involvement in local economic development initiatives
Services
Estate Planning
We create customized estate plans for families and agricultural operations, addressing wills, trusts, and intergenerational property transfers. Our approach ensures clear asset distribution while minimizing tax burdens. Clients receive practical guidance through complex probate processes and estate administration.
Business Organization
Our firm assists entrepreneurs with entity selection, tax strategy, and contract drafting. We specialize in creating legally sound business structures for start-ups and established companies. Services include employment agreements, insurance guidance, and compliance frameworks tailored to Nebraska's regulatory environment.
Real Estate
We handle residential and commercial real estate transactions including purchases, sales, leases, and development projects. Our representation includes title verification, contract negotiation, and zoning compliance. Clients receive clear risk assessments and guidance through closing processes for both urban and rural properties.
Civil Litigation
With extensive courtroom experience, we represent clients in civil litigation matters including contract disputes and property conflicts. Our approach combines aggressive advocacy with alternative dispute resolution strategies. We provide realistic case assessments and cost-effective resolution pathways for both plaintiffs and defendants.
Municipal Law
We serve as legal counsel for Nebraska municipalities, handling open records, zoning regulations, and ordinance development. Our expertise includes public finance, contract bidding, and personnel policy creation. We assist local governments with economic development initiatives while ensuring compliance with state and federal requirements.
People
David C. Solheim
Partner
David Solheim, a Nebraska native, brings experience from private practice and public service as former Iowa county attorney. He specializes in business law and civil litigation, combining legal expertise with agricultural community knowledge. A U.S. Army Reserve JAG officer, he emphasizes service values in client representation.
Gatsby Gottsch
Partner
Gatsby Gottsch focuses on transactional law with prior experience in corporate finance and media law. Her background includes managing capital structures and business growth initiatives. She represents clients in real estate and business matters, drawing on her Nebraska roots and community involvement to deliver practical legal solutions.
Questions
What geographic areas do you serve?
We primarily serve southeastern Nebraska, including Crete and surrounding communities, with additional representation capabilities across the state.
What legal specialties do you offer?
Our core practice areas include estate planning, business law, real estate transactions, civil litigation, and municipal law services for local governments.
Do you offer payment discounts for specific groups?
Yes, we provide 50% discounts for current and former military personnel, first responders, and sliding scale fees for new business start-ups.
