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James Polack
About James
Biography
I am a 1995 graduate of Creghton Law School, with honors. I have been in private practice for twenty years, with a concentration on real estate, probate, estate planning and debt collection matters.
mmediately prior to my legal career I spent nine years managing computer facilities for McDonnell Douglas in Long Beach, California and Huntington Beach, California, where I also completed my undergraduate work at the University of San Francisco.
Before working at MDC, I was a United States Marine, guarding embassies and consulates in Port Au Prince, Haiti, and Jerusalem, Israel as part of the elite Marine Security Guard Batallion. In Israel, I was part of the security teams for Jimmy Carter and George Schultz.
I frequently volunteer in the Omaha community.
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
$ 175-195 per hour
Contingency
33%-50%
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Chat withLicenses
Licensed in Iowa for 20 years
State: Iowa
Acquired: 2005
No misconduct found
Licensed in Nebraska for 30 years
State: Nebraska
Acquired: 1995
No misconduct found
Location
Law Offices of James Polack
3814 Dodge St, The Law Center, Omaha, NE, 68131-3111
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Posted by Connie | April 15, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Landlord & Tenant
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Mr. Polack was hired to help with a tenant issue. Mr. Polack was quick and efficient with the entire case. He was thorough and most of all he was patient in getting the facts. I appreciated the personal way he dealt with me and in such a professional manor. I would not hesitate to seek his assistance...
Posted by anonymous | September 22, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Real Estate
Excellent and sound service.
James Polack has taken on several different tasks for us (Deed Transfers, Evictions, Contract Review, Property Acquisition and Collections). In every case he has proven to be our advocate, trustworthy, and affordable. I would recommend him to anyone looking for legal advice / services.
James Polack's Lawyer Endorsements
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"I endorse this lawyer. Jim Pollack is honest, diligent, reliable and gifted in the areas of law in which he practices. He is concerned about his clients; he acts in their best interests. I frequently refer clients to him and have been pleased at the results he achieves for them. Feedback from clients is uniformly positive."
"James is an excellent attorney. He is second to none when it comes to Debt Collection. I know Jim both personally and professionally and he definitely provides zealous representation to his clients."
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Experience
Honors
2017
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2016
Judicial Award, Martindale-Hubbell
1995
Cum Laude, Creighton University School of Law
1983
Meritorious Mast, United States Marine Corps
1980
Meritorious Mast, United States Marine Corps
Work Experience
2000 - Present
Attrorney, James Polack, P.C.
1995 - 2000
Associate, Polack, Wolley & Troia
1983 - 1992
Computer Facility Manager, McDonell Douglas
1977 - 1983
Marine Guard, United States Marine Corps
Associations
2005 - Present
Iowa State Bar AssociationMember
1995 - Present
Nebraska State Bar AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Pepitone v Winn, 272 Neb. 443, 722 N.W.2d 710 (2006)
Trial court reversed on appeal.
Pecoraro v Sky Ranch, 340 F3d 588 (8th Cir. 2003)
Trial court reversed on appeal.
Education
1995
Creighton University School of Law
Juris Doctor
1988
University of San Francisco
Information Systems Management
N/A
University of Nebraska, Lincoln
N/A
Orange Coast College
Languages
English
Activity
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How can I sue a contractor and know I will get paid if I win?
10 Apr 2025
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My landlord owns the house I’m living in with and ex girlfriend we just signed our new contact for 2 more years?
16 Aug 2024
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Can restrictive covenants be reapplied after they expire in Nebraska?
19 Dec 2022