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V. Gene Summerlin

V. Gene Summerlin

also known as Gene Summerlin

5.0
3 reviews
Rating: 9.4

Licensed for 34 years

Litigation Lawyer at Omaha, NE
Practice Areas: Litigation, Contracts & Agreements

13330 California St., Ste 200, Omaha, NE

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Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Litigation 75%

Gene’s experience includes large, multiparty cases involving commercial disputes and intellectual property rights. Litigation accomplishments include serving as special counsel for the U.S. government in a cattle investment-fraud case involving $3 billion in assets and class counsel to farmers harmed by genetically modified crops.

35 years | 250 cases

75%
Contracts and Agreements 25%

With deep experience in agriculture and civil litigation, Gene has advised clients in Nebraska and nationally for more than two decades. He represents livestock breed associations and organic agriculture trade associations, bringing creative solutions to the business challenges faced by producers and processors in the agriculture and food industries

35 years

25%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 375-400 per hour

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Licenses

Licensed in Nebraska for 34 years

State: Nebraska

Acquired: 1991

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Location

Husch Blackwell LLP

13330 California St., Ste 200, Omaha, NE, 68154

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V. Gene Summerlin's Reviews

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Posted by Bill | May 05, 2015 | Contracts & Agreements

Gene knows the beef industry

Gene is an excellent lawyer. He understands the cattle industry and knows how to accomplish your goals. We had Gene prepare several contracts relating to selling individual shares in an AI bull. He took the time to ask us lots of details about what we were trying to accomplish. Because he was so fam...iliar with this area, he brought up several issues we needed to address that we hadn't even thought of. Initially, I was skeptical because his hourly fees were so much higher than our local attorney. At the end of the day, he was well worth the money. He saved us more that we paid. I would highly recommend Gene.

Posted by Paul Jacob | May 05, 2015 | Litigation

Effective Litigator

Gene has been a very effective litigator and has also provided sensible legal advice other than as part of litigation. He is smart, creative and has a great track record. I'd highly recommend him.

Posted by Laurie Richards | May 05, 2015

Great Attorney

Gene Summerlin is highly qualified as an attorney and community organizer. He is passionate about world issues and community and family. We consider Gene a friend and a very helpful professional.

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Ryan Carson

Litigation lawyer | Mar 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have seen Gene talk to a jury in a convincing and relatable way. He demonstrated passion for his client's cause and was logical and methodical in his presentation, resulting in a complete defense verdict. An excellent trial attorney and one I would not hesitate to retain."

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Experience

Rating:  9.4 (Superb)

Honors

2015

Super Lawyer, Great Plains Super Lawyers

2015

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2014

Super Lawyer, Great Plains Super Lawyers

2014

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2013

Super Lawyer, Great Plains Super Lawyers

2013

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2013

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2012

Super Lawyer, Great Plains Super Lawyers

2012

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2011

Super Lawyer, Great Plains Super Lawyers

2011

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2010

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2010

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2009

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2008

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2007

Seeds of Justice Award, Nebraska Appleseed Center for Law and Public Justice

2007

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2006

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2005

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2004

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2003

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2002

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2001

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2000

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

1999

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

1998

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

1997

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

1996

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

1995

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

1991

Order of the Coif, University of Nebraska College of Law

Work Experience

2012 - Present

Partner, Husch Blackwell LLP

1994 - 2012

Shareholder, Ogborn Summerlin & Ogborn PC

Associations

1991 - Present

Nebraska Association of Trial Attorneys

2008 - 2012

Robert Van Pelt American Inn of Court

Sample of Legal Cases

Leachman Cattle of Colorado, LLC et al v. American Simmental Association et al

Obtained dismissal

Rosberg v. International Certification Services, Inc.

Obtained dismissal and award of attorney's fees

Bowen v. Allied Property and Casualty Ins. Co.

Obtained verdict for policy limits and attorney's fees

Rolling Hills Bank v. Mossy Creek Farms LLP

Successful verdict

North Platte v. Tilgner

Decision Affirmed

Wilson v. Semling-Menke Co.

Plaintiff's verdict

Spicer Ranch v. Schilke

Settlement

Grassmueck v. Hoyt et al.

Multiple settlements

American Simmental Association v. Coregis Ins. Co.

Favorable Verdict

Blue Dane Simmental v American Simmental Association

Directed Verdict

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Education

1991

University of Nebraska College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1988

University of Nebraska

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2014

American Agricultural Law Association 2014 Annual Convention Organic Certification and Spray Drift

2003

Annual Meeting

Legal Implications of Animal Cloning: The Future is Now

2002

NATA Annual Meeting

Notice Pleading Comes to Nebraska

2000

Annual Meeting

A Common Sense Approach to Risk Management

1999

NATA Fall Seminar

Preparing Clients for Trial - From Discovery to Direct

Publications

2015

2014

2014

2014

2014

Organic and Sustainable Ag Law GMO Labeling: Current Standards and Policies

2014

2014

2014

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2013

2013

2013

2013

2013

Nebraska Banker Stinking Up Negotiability

2013

2005

Association of Trial Lawyers of America newsletter, Business Torts section, Volume 9, Number 2 Partner v. Partner II: Fraud and the In Pari Delicto Defense

Languages

English

Activity

1

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