Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Legal Partner for Comprehensive Solutions
Founded in 1921, Woods Aitken has built a legacy of excellence in legal services, serving clients from individuals to national corporations. Our approach combines deep legal expertise with practical guidance to address unique client challenges, minimize risks, and seize opportunities. With offices in Denver, Lincoln, Omaha, and Washington, D.C., we deliver tailored solutions across diverse practice areas including construction, real estate, business transactions, and renewable energy. Our attorneys are recognized leaders in their fields, committed to long-term client success through integrity, academic rigor, and a client-first philosophy.We prioritize understanding our clients' industries to provide proactive counsel, whether in litigation, transactional work, or regulatory compliance. Our multi-disciplinary teams collaborate to streamline complex legal processes, ensuring efficient and effective outcomes. Over a century of service has solidified our reputation as a trusted advisor in local, regional, and national legal matters.
Services
Construction Law
Commercial Litigation
Real Estate Transactions
Business Formation
Bankruptcy Representation
Estate Planning
Renewable Energy Law
Labor & Employment
Telecommunications Regulation
Agricultural Law
Details
- Year established: 1921
Highlights and features
- We offer 100+ years of legal experience across diverse practice areas.
- Our attorneys demonstrate academic excellence and industry-specific expertise.
- Multi-disciplinary teams provide integrated solutions for complex legal challenges.
- Client-focused approach prioritizing practical, results-driven counsel.
- Regional presence with national capabilities through strategic office locations.
What people say
Expert legal counsel
Practical solutions
Industry knowledge
Responsive service
Successful outcomes
Services
Construction Law
Our construction law practice handles contracting, dispute resolution, and regulatory compliance for complex projects. We represent contractors, owners, and design professionals in matters ranging from contract negotiations to litigation. With deep industry knowledge, we help clients mitigate risks and resolve claims efficiently through mediation, arbitration, or courtroom advocacy.
Commercial Litigation
We represent businesses in complex commercial disputes involving contracts, business torts, and regulatory matters. Our team develops strategic litigation plans to protect client interests while maintaining cost efficiency. We handle cases from initial dispute resolution through trial and appeals in state and federal courts nationwide.
Real Estate Transactions
Our real estate practice covers acquisitions, development, leasing, and financing for commercial properties. We assist clients with zoning, land use, title issues, and transactional documentation. Our attorneys provide practical solutions for developers, investors, and institutions involved in real estate ventures.
Business Formation
We guide clients through entity selection, formation, and governance for new business ventures. Our services include structuring corporations, LLCs, and partnerships with tailored operating agreements. We advise on compliance matters, shareholder relations, and corporate restructuring to support long-term business objectives.
Bankruptcy Representation
We represent debtors, creditors, and trustees in Chapter 7, 11, and 13 bankruptcy proceedings. Our team handles asset protection, claim litigation, and reorganization plans. With experienced bankruptcy attorneys, we provide strategic counsel for individuals and businesses navigating financial distress.
People
Kaylen K. Akert
Attorney
Kaylen K. Akert focuses on business transactions and corporate law. With expertise in entity formation and mergers & acquisitions, she provides strategic counsel to businesses navigating complex legal challenges.
James A. Overcash
Partner
James A. Overcash specializes in bankruptcy law and serves as Chapter 12 Standing Trustee. With extensive experience in creditors' rights and asset recovery, he represents financial institutions in complex bankruptcy proceedings.
Andrew B. Koszewski
Attorney
Andrew B. Koszewski practices in agricultural law and business transactions. He represents agribusinesses on regulatory compliance, contract negotiations, and entity formation matters across multiple states.
Michael D. Matejka
Attorney
Michael D. Matejka focuses on business law and real estate transactions. He advises clients on corporate governance, commercial contracts, and property acquisitions for regional and national businesses.
William A. Ozaki
Attorney
William A. Ozaki specializes in corporate law and business compliance. His practice includes advising companies on regulatory matters, transactional documentation, and corporate restructuring initiatives.
Questions
What practice areas does Woods Aitken specialize in?
We specialize in construction law, commercial litigation, real estate transactions, business formation, bankruptcy, estate planning, renewable energy, labor & employment, telecommunications, and agricultural law.
How does Woods Aitken handle multi-state legal matters?
With offices in Denver, Lincoln, Omaha, and Washington D.C., we provide coordinated legal representation across state jurisdictions through our integrated team approach.
What experience does the firm have in business transactions?
Our attorneys have decades of experience in entity formation, mergers & acquisitions, financing transactions, and corporate governance for local to national businesses.
Does the firm offer litigation support services?
Yes, we provide comprehensive litigation services including pre-trial strategy, courtroom representation, and appellate advocacy in state and federal courts nationwide.
