$ 450-450 per hour
PRO
also known as Joni Watke
Virtual Consultation Available
I have been practicing law for nearly 30 years. I practice in the area of family law. I enjoy helping people keep their focus on what's best for their children (if they have children) and negotiating a fair division of their assets and liabilities, so people can move forward with their lives.
I also enjoy helping clients with their estate planning. It all happened because I was out with friends one evening, having left my 3 small children with a teenage babysitter and I thought, what if I was severely injured in a car accident on the way home, or worse yet, died? As a parent of small children, I agonized for days and weeks choosing their daycare (on more than one occasion). Yet, I didn't have anything in place to protect them if I became disabled or died. I had life insurance, but that's only money. Who would raise my children as I would?
If I was hospitalized, who would pay my bills? Nowadays, most of us pay our bills online. Who knows your passwords? Who even knows what bills need to be paid?
My answer to all of these questions was easy and frightening - I hadn't done anything to protect my children if something happened to me. I quickly realized that if I hadn't done anything to protect my family, my clients probably hadn't either.
It really is surprisingly simple process to protect your assets and your children. I use plain English to explain everything to you, so you get exactly what you need.
If a loved one becomes incapacitated and doesn't have Powers of Attorney in place, I help their folks establish guardianship and conservatorship to help them care for their loved ones.
The secret is that adoptions are my favorite area to practice. Helping people create a forever family is the most fulfilling thing I do professionally.
I also have a passion for helping LGBTQ+ clients and their allies. I provide a safe, healthy, and supportive place for my LGBTQ+ clients within all my areas of practice. I also help trangender clients with name changes.
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$ 450-450 per hour
State: Nebraska
Acquired: 1996
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Posted by Christi | February 23, 2016 | Hired Attorney
Joni has helped me several times over the years getting me a better outcome then I even expected. She truly cares about her clients and listens to their concerns. She is also very good about explaining options and guiding you to what may work best. For family law she is the best of the best!!!
Posted by Abra | January 28, 2016 | Hired Attorney
We hired Joan Watke Stacy to prepare our wills, trusts, powers of attorney for health care and financial decisions. Ms. Stacy provides a warm and welcoming atmosphere in her office. Additionally, Ms. Stacy is highly intelligent, makes the process smooth, concise, and clear. She and her staff have ...
Posted by Janet | January 23, 2016 | Hired Attorney
My lawyer created a final trust for me which required some very complicated matters that needed a great deal of understanding of the laws and corrected some past mistakes from a will that actually never got filed from before. When I left her office I understood absolutely everything I was to do and...
Posted by Eli | January 22, 2016 | Hired Attorney
I am so incredibly grateful to Joni Watke Stacy! She made the process of getting my name change simple and efficient! She communicated each step clearly and made it seamless for me. Plus she is supportive and kind! Not only did she make the process easy she also gave me excellent advice on how to...
Posted by zack | January 14, 2016 | Hired Attorney
Joan helped me with my divorce. When I came into her office I was distraught and had no idea what to do or where to turn. She was very patient with me and walked me through the entire process from beginning to end. I know that there were times when I must have been bugging the heck out of her with...
"I have referred clients to Joanie for over 5 years. She has always given them exceptional service and exceptional results. I will continue to refer clients to her with confidence in the future."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Joni professionally and personally for 20 years. She is professional, ethical and caring. She is reasonable to work with and advocates for her clients very well."
Criminal defense lawyer
2016
2016 Nationally Ranked Top 10 Attorney Award, National Academy Of Family Law Attorneys
2014 - Present
Partner, Watke, Polk & Sena, LLP
1996 - 2014
Owner, Joan Watke, PC, LLO
2013 - Present
Lambda LegalCooperating Attorney
2012 - 2016
PFLAG NationalBoard of Directors Member
2010 - 2016
PFLAG NationalCentral Regional Director
1996
JD - Juris Doctor
1990
BS - Bachelor of Science
N/A
MBA - Master of Business Administration
2015
Non-Traditional Families
2015
Advanced Issues in Contempt
English
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