$ 200-300 per hour
Michael George Kuzma
also known as Mike Kuzma, Michael Kuzma
About Michael
Biography
An experienced business attorney, Michael has experience in the following areas: Trust, Estate and Probate Law, General Business Law, US-Japan Insurance Law, US-Japan Comparative Law, International Economic Development, Japanese Litigation Support Services, and Health Care Law.
Drawing on this experience, Michael teaches upper-class and MBA students Business Law and International Business Transactions at Nebraska Wesleyan University.
In his business practice, Michael assists clients in a broad array of business matters involving numerous industries and various substantive legal issues, including:
•Counseling on form of business and tax ramifications of each selection; drafting organizational documents; corporate, tax and other federal, state and local filings and compliance measures; and business qualification in other states;
•Representing government entities in cross boarder regulatory matters, with special emphasis on the insurance industry;
• Japanese language litigation discovery and due diligence;
•Structuring and negotiating domestic and international business and asset acquisitions;
•Establishing overseas subsidiaries, joint ventures, affiliates and business partnerships;
•General estate planning matters including wills, trusts and probate proceedings.
Practice Areas
6
Practice Areas
Estate Planning
25%
16 years | 99 cases
Business
20%
16 years | 50 cases
Insurance
20%
13 years | 4 cases
International Law
15%
16 years | 5 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Nebraska for 15 years
State: Nebraska
Acquired: 2010
No misconduct found
Location
Johnson Flodman Guenzel & Widger
1227 Lincoln Mall, Lincoln, NE, 68508-2847
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Practice Areas
Estate Planning (10)
Business (6)
Contracts & Agreements (3)
Trusts (3)
Corporate & Incorporation (2)
Limited Liability Company (LLC) (2)
Mergers & Acquisitions (2)
Real Estate (2)
Wills & Living Wills (2)
Banking (1)
Commercial (1)
Intellectual Property (1)
Lawsuits & Disputes (1)
Probate (1)
Residential (1)
Tax (1)
Showing 1 - 5 of 5 reviews | Case Results
Posted by JD | January 12, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Business
Got me out of a jam!
I had gotten involved in a business contract that had certain aspects to which I was unaware. I contacted Mike Kuzma and showed him the contract and explained the situation. Due to those illegal aspects, Mike was able to get me out of the contract and save me thousands of dollars! Lesson learned! ...
Posted by Amanda | December 07, 2015 | Business
Highly recommended
I have worked with Mike Kuzma on a number of business transactions/issues and have never been disappointed. He is very friendly and knowledgeable and will get your issues solved in a professional and timely manner. I highly recommend his services.
Posted by Grant | September 02, 2015 | Real Estate
Housing Support
When the sale of my house became increasingly complicated by last-minute changes, Mr. Kuzma walked me through my options and was with me each step of the way until the house was finally sold. Through the process it was his support that allowed me to have the confidence during the negotiations that l...
Posted by Jeff | August 03, 2015 | Estate Planning
estate planning
"We contacted Mr. Kuzma about estate planning. He helped us determine attainable goals for our retirement funds and provided recommendations for our investments. These have proven to be profitable. He is both personable and knowledgeable, and we enjoyed working with him. We highly recommend t...
Michael Kuzma
Replied last August 03, 2015Thanks, Jeff. I am glad I was able to help you match your estate plan to your investment strategy.
Posted by anonymous | April 08, 2015 | Estate Planning
Highly recommend
Michael is the most personable and knowledge attorney I've ever met. I would highly recommend him to anyone seeking will or estate planning services. Michael explained the documents to me in easy-to-understand terms and was very thorough. I feel confident that the will and estate plan he created f...
Michael George Kuzma's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. Mike is a clever drafter who has a keen mind for business law."
"Worked with Mike on global anti-trust case. Great Japanese and analytical skills. Ken."
"Mike Kuzma is highly diligent, competent and focused on client service. He possesses a unique set of skills because he speaks fluent Japanese, has experience working on economic development matters for multiple American states and has a network of contacts all across Asia and, in particular, Japan. In addition to this unique skill set, he is a skilled estate and business planner for both domestic and international clients. My firm uses Mike on a variety of business and estate law issues."
"Very professional and skilled in trusts, tax law, and business transactions. I highly recommend this attorney."
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Experience
Honors
2009
David L. Boren Fellowship, National Security Exchange Program
2009
Visiting Scholar, Temple University - Law College Tokyo Campus
2001
President's Scholar, Nebraska Wesleyan University
Work Experience
2014 - Present
Associate Attorney, Johnson Flodman Guenzel & Widger Law Offices
2013 - Present
Adjunct Professor of Law, Nebraska Wesleyan University
2011 - 2014
International Development Assistant Manager, State of Nebraska
2010 - 2011
Associate, KPMG, LLP
2008 - 2010
Law Clerk, Keating O'Gara Nedved & Peter, PC, LLO
Associations
2014 - Present
BNIMember
2010 - Present
Nebraska Bar AssociationMember
2010 - Present
Lincoln Bar AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
In Re Auto Parts Anti-trust Litigation, Case No. 12-md-02311
Litigation Ongoing
Education
2010
University of Nebraska Law School
JD
2007
Japanese Ministry of Education
MA
2005
Nebraska Wesleyan University
BA
Speaking Engagements
2016
Senshu University Senior Strategy Seminar
M&A for Small Business
2016
BNI of the Heartland
Challenging the Validity of a Will or Trust
2015
Nebraska Wesleyan Business Seminar
Advanced Business Law
2015
Japan Small Medium Enterprise Counsel
Expanding Overseas for SMEs
2015
BNI of the Heartland
Do you have trust issues?
2014
NWU MBA Program
International Business Transactions
2014
Nebraska Wesleyan Business Seminar
Advanced Business Law
2014
BNI of the Heartland
5 Plans 5 Results
Publications
Languages
Japanese
Activity
Legal Answers