Adam Elliot Astley

Adam Elliot Astley

1.9
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 21 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Omaha, NE
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Family

1412 Howard Street, #200, Omaha, NE

About Adam

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Divorce and Separation 75%

22 years | 600 cases

75%
Family 25%

22 years | 200 cases

25%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 250-300 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Nebraska for 21 years

State: Nebraska

Acquired: 2004

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Astley Putnam, P.C., L.L.O.

1412 Howard Street, #200, Omaha, NE, 68102

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Adam Elliot Astley's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

1.9 /5.0

10 Client Reviews

Posted by anonymous | April 4, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Ladies beware

If you want to be bullied by a man, after escaping an abusive relationship, this is your man. You will also lose everything and he will allow your abuser to do so throughout the process and in court. He was not prepared before the pre trial hearings resulting in so much loss. Then he charges a ridicu...lous amount of money for not helping you. My ex spent lots of money on credit, made three times what I did, and I was forced to pay for furniture I didn’t get, half his credit card debt and given half my retirement totaling 30k and given $553 a month but not til he dies. Total travesty. Do not recommend.

Posted by anonymous | November 26, 2023 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

worst experience of my life

I hired Mr. Astley to be my Divorce Atty. I did not get half of the bank accounts. I did not get half of the dodge vipers. I did not get half of the class a Monaco diplomat Camper. I did not get half of anything. I was a stay at home mom for 25 years. I ended up with five years of a pittance of ...alimony. I gave one star because you can’t give anything less. This was by far the worst experience of my life.

Posted by anonymous | August 17, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

I can not recommend this lawyer.

I am a previous and VERY unsatisfied client of Mr. Adam Astley. I hired Mr. Astley to help me with my divorce. Although Mr. Astley seemed to be quite intelligent and had accolades to his name, I do not feel that he used his knowledge to benefit me or my court case. Beyond this, I rarely received... return phone calls unless the call was regarding paying his bill. I felt that there were several very important things that should have definitely been explained to me, that were not. I also wasn't informed about many, better options that I had available until AFTER the decree was signed, and at that point, it was too late. I have spoken with several other attorneys and every single one of them, bar none, has been shocked at how unfair and terrible the settlement that I received was. In fact, I am now having to take my ex-husband back to court for a new settlement because the one that Mr. Astley bartered for me was, as far as I am concerned, awful. I personally have never had such a terrible experience and outcome with someone in a professional line of work in my life. Please, I implore you, save yourself time, money and disappointment and find a different attorney. I only wish that I had checked Mr. Astley's reviews prior to hiring him.

Posted by anonymous | July 29, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Save your money

Adam was my attorney and I received a terrible settlement directly as a result of his terrible legal advice. I am having to go back to court AGAIN to refight the same case. Not only was he not upfront with me, he kept charging more & more money with no evidence of billed hours he supposedly worked... on my case. He accepted all of the requests of the other party and did noting that I could see to stand up for me and my case. Worst attorney I’ve ever used and I’ve had several. Save your money, I wouldn’t send my worst enemy to Adam Astley.

Posted by Pat | May 6, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Poor Communication & Service

I have used many attorney's throughout my life, and I have never received or seen such poor communication by an attorney! He ignored emails and phone calls (from me) for months at a time. I later found out that he also ignored proposals, phone calls, and emails from opposing council for weeks an...d months at a time. His incompetence, horrible service, lack of communication, and complete unprofessionalism cost me precious time and thousands of dollars. Additionally, I paid his retainer and only received one invoice stating his billable hours over the course of more than a year. DO NOT hire Adam as an attorney!

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Adam Elliot Astley's Lawyer Endorsements

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Liam Meehan

Divorce and separation lawyer | Oct 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Adam is a strong asset to the Omaha legal community. He is a frequent presenter at Continuing Legal Education Seminars within Omaha. He is up to date with current case law because he frequently presents on the topic. I have consulted with him on arguments for appeals and have always found his insight helpful."

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Patrick Patino

Divorce and separation lawyer | Apr 18

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"From the onset of the case, Adam's direct and frank demeanor has been an asset to a complex and complicated matter where bankruptcy and divorce law have intersected."

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Michael Sands

Family lawyer | Dec 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Astley is a fantastic attorney to work with regardless of which side of the courtroom you find yourself. His knowledge of family law, specifically issues dealing with Nebraska Child Support, are second to none. I would confidently recommend his services to anyone in need knowing they would be given exceptional representation in their matter."

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Ashley Albertsen

Family lawyer | Sep 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Adam Astley is really the go-to attorney for family law cases. He's knowledgeable, above board and easy to work with. He's an attorney that other attorneys call when they have questions and has a great reputation in the legal community."

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Aaron Wegner

Divorce and separation lawyer | Sep 22

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I have had the opportunity to work with Adam Ashley as an opposing counsel in family law cases - he is knowledgable and ethical. I look forward to working with him on future matters."

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Matthew Miller

Divorce and separation lawyer | Feb 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Adam Astley is a very bright, capable attorney. When I refer friends and clients needing his expertise to Adam I know they will be well served."

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Liam Meehan

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Brandie Fowler

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Aaron Wegner

Divorce and separation lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2013

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2012

AV "Preeminent" Rating, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

2017 - Present

Partner, Astley Putnam, P.C., L.L.O.

2014 - 2017

Principal, Slowiaczek, Albers & Astley, P.C., L.L.O

2011 - 2013

Partner, Lieben, Whitted, Houghton, Slowiaczek & Cavanagh, P.C., L.L.O

2004 - 2010

Associate, Lieben, Whitted, Houghton, Slowiaczek & Cavanagh, P.C., L.L.O.

Associations

2014 - Present

Nebraska State Bar Association, Family Law Section

Executive Committee Member

2004 - Present

Nebraska State Bar Association

Member

2004 - Present

Omaha Bar Association

Member

2012 - 2014

Nebraska State Bar Association, Family Law Section

Chair

2010 - 2012

Nebraska State Bar Association, Family Law Section

Vice-Chair

2004 - 2014

Robert M. Spire American Inn of Court

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Bryan M. v. Anne B., 292 Neb. 725 (2016)

Nebraska Supreme Court Affirmed the Trial Court

Wilson v. Wilson, 23 Neb.App. 63 (2015)

The Nebraska Court of Appeals affirmed the Trial Court's decision

Hastings State Bank v. Misle, 282 Neb. 1 (2011)

Nebraska Supreme Court Affirmed the Trial Court

Kamal v. Imroz, 277 Neb. 116 (2009)

Nebraska Supreme Court Affirmed the Trial Court

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Education

2004

Creighton University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2001

Creighton University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2017

Annual Family Law Update

Case Law Update

2016

Annual Family Law Update

Case Law Update

2012

NATA Lien Seminar

Liens in Family Law Matters

2012

Divorce Law A to Z

Child Support, Spousal Support, and Division of Property

2012

Annual Family Law Update

Support By The Numbers

2008

Young Lawyers Section CLE

The 2007 Parenting Act

2007

Annual Family Law Update

Paternity Cases Where The Child Is Over Four Years Old

Publications

2015

Nebraska Lawyer Magazine Domestic Delegation: The Uniform Deployed Parents Custody and Visitation Act

Languages

English

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