Michelle Nicole Dreesen Epstein

Michelle Nicole Dreesen Epstein

4.8
Rating: 8.1

Licensed for 25 years

Car accident Lawyer at Omaha, NE
Practice Areas: Car Accidents, Personal Injury, Workers Compensation ... +2 more

9850 Nicholas St., Ste. 305, Omaha, NE

About Michelle

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Car Accident 30%

14 years

30%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Contingency

33%-33%


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Licenses

Licensed in Iowa for 14 years

State: Iowa

Acquired: 2011

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Nebraska for 25 years

State: Nebraska

Acquired: 2000

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Ausman Law Firm P.C., L.L.O - Omaha

9850 Nicholas St., Ste. 305, Omaha, NE, 68114-2357

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Michelle Nicole Dreesen Epstein's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.8 /5.0

5 Client Reviews

5 star (4) 4 star (1)
3 star (0)
2 star (0)
1 star (0)

Posted by lisa Tegtmeier | April 24, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Car accident

Michelle did a fantastic job helping me through my car accident and getting me a fair settlement. I was hit on the interstate by a semi and it totaled my car (his fault). I had a bad concussion and other injuries. She walked me through the process and gave me great advice. She was always availabl...e and answered all of my questions (and I had a lot!) as I had never been in a bad accident before. I would definitely recommend her services to anyone I know in a similar situation, as she knows what she is doing!

Posted by Laura | March 23, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Fantastic!

I would have preferred not to be in the position of needing an attorney, but Michelle made my lengthy personal injury case as light and manageable as possible. While the opposing party prolonged negotiations, Michelle kept me informed, consistently touching base and providing excellent advice at ever...y turn. Michelle was empathetic - genuinely concerned with my wellbeing and my understanding of the details of my case. I felt confident that I was in good hands and I strongly recommend Michelle as an attorney. And she's a lovely person to boot!

Posted by Daniel | March 22, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Satisfied Client

After a fall at my apartment complex where new asphalt was being put in but they failed to put a barrier in front of the rise at the dumpster, I broke my wrist and had to have surgery. Michelle negotiated with the insurance companies, Medicare and apartment complex and got a settlement with them all ...for an appropriate amount to cover lost wages and some compensation.

Posted by Heather | March 16, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

highly recommend

Michelle made a stressful experience painless and simple. Michelle performed above and beyond for me and I was very blessed to be referred to her from a co-worker. I had no idea what to expect but I felt at ease and confident every time I spoke with Michelle during my process. Thank you and I definit...ely will recommend her to anyone in a similar situation,

Posted by A.R.S | April 28, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Michelle changed my life !!!! She worked great at finding me justice when no one had faith in me . She is the very best !

Michelle took my case when no one would . She knew that I had been hurt physically, emotionally and mentally. It took a real woman and very experienced attorney to take my case . Other attorneys said the damage that was done to me was minimal and worth 40 grand tops . I knew in my heart that I was br...oken in every way after a doctor did a surgery on me that he had no business doing . he took my entire drive mental strength and basically my life from me!! The physical pain was tremendous and still is . Beyond the pain , beyond the damage he did .... Michelle was there for me as a person , not just an attorney. She had faith in me when no one did . No one wants to be involved in medical malpractice cases .... Not even your own doctor . She never gave up on me . All the lawyers who turned me down was a blessing , I got Michelle THE BEST ! She worked so hard for me . It brings tears to my eyes . I knew my case was a very high form of negligence and so did she . My case was worth over a million. There is no price anyone could put on it . No money could ever fix me again . In my mind at one point I wanted to die and give up on life After a Omaha doctor just wanted a pay check. He had no right to even touch me and no knowledge about the surgery he preformed or was even licensed to do so .She got me justice and changed my life .... I cry everyday thinking about her . God gave her a gift to seek justice for a reason and she got it for me ... By the way my case really was a million dollar case .... Just to tell all those other lawyers who turned me down . I love the ausman law firm . I can't even put it into words and make a review for her because she is off the charts !!!! The very best !!!! She has real integrity and empathy. I love u Michelle !!!! She changed my life !!! She used the gift God gave her to help people like me . I can never thank her or God enough ....

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Michelle Nicole Dreesen Epstein's Lawyer Endorsements

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Jason Ausman

Personal injury lawyer | Aug 16

Relationship: Co-worker

"Michelle is bright, passionate, and personable - all wonderful attributes of a great trial lawyer!"

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Jason Ausman

Personal injury lawyer

Experience

Rating:  8.1 (Excellent)

Honors

2017

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers

Work Experience

2012 - Present

Attorney, Ausman Law Firm PC LLO

2001 - 2012

Attorney, Locher Pavelka Dostal Braddy & Hammes

2000 - 2001

Judicial Law Clerk, Nebraska Court of Appeals

Associations

2012 - Present

Nebraska Association of Trial Attorneys

Sample of Legal Cases

Women Seriously Injured after trip on uneven curb

Six figure settlement

Policy Limits Settlement for Man injured in Car Crash

Policy Limits Settlement

Child Permanently Injured at School

Confidential six figure settlement

Client v. Doctor (Confidential)

Confidential Settlement at Mediation

Houdek v. Black, Pottawattamie County District Court

Jury Trial Verdict $600,000.00

Six Figure Jury Verdict for Traumatic Brain Injury Car Accident

Jury Trial Verdict

Confidential Settlement for misplaced feeding tube in 4 year old

Confidential settlement

Woman Injured By Trip and Fall

Six figure mediation settlement

High Speed Rollover Crash

Six Figure Settlement

Family Struck by Drunk Driver

Confidential settlement

Six figure settlement for Man injured at Work

Six figure settlement

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Education

2000

University of Nebraska College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1996

University of Nebraska, Lincoln

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2014

Nebraska State Bar Association Annual Meeting

Wrongful Death Damages

2013

NATA Damages Seminar

Wrongful Death Damages

Publications

2012

Nebraska Association of Trial Attorneys Civil Litigation Manual Service of Process

Languages

English

Activity

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