Michael George Kuzma

Michael George Kuzma

also known as Mike Kuzma, Michael Kuzma

4.9
Rating: 8.0

Licensed for 15 years

Estate planning Lawyer at Lincoln, NE
Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Business, Insurance ... +3 more

1227 Lincoln Mall, Lincoln, NE

About Michael

Biography

Practice Areas

6

Practice Areas

Estate Planning 25%

Including wills, trust formation, trust administration, and estate tax planning trusts such as charitable lead trusts and special needs trusts

16 years | 99 cases

25%
Business 20%

Including asset and business transactions, contracts, and tax planning

16 years | 50 cases

20%
Insurance 20%

Insurance company and health care facility regulation. Negotiations and collaboration with state and Japanese insurance regulators. ORSA and ERM compliance with emphasis on resolution planning

13 years | 4 cases

20%
International Law 15%

My career started at the State of Nebraska's Office of International Trade and Investment. Business proficient in Japanese, I counsel domestic companies and Japanese companies on a variety of business matters including insurance regulation and anti-trust compliance. Involved in the In Re Auto Parts Litigation against numerous Japanese parts suppliers

16 years | 5 cases

15%
Limited Liability Company (LLC) 10%

I counsel clients on the full range of LLC considerations including: incorporation, LLC tax planning each selection; drafting organizational documents; corporate, tax and other federal, state and local filings and compliance measures; and obtaining business qualification in other states

16 years | 99 cases

10%
Probate 10%

Represent clients through the entire probate process in Nebraska including inheritance tax and litigation

16 years | 99 cases

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 200-300 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Nebraska for 15 years

State: Nebraska

Acquired: 2010

Active

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Location

Johnson Flodman Guenzel & Widger

1227 Lincoln Mall, Lincoln, NE, 68508-2847

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Michael George Kuzma's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

22 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 8 reviews | Recommendation

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! ... Mike and his firm will be my go-to team to read all the fine print for me from now on!

Posted by Luke | September 10, 2015 | Contracts & Agreements

Risk Management in Difficult Situation

Mike helped our company manage risk in a difficult situation with the toughest client we've ever had. He offered critical support and insight and helped strengthen our contracts to prevent similar situations in future engagements. I can't recommend his services highly enough.

Posted by Nate | August 05, 2015 | Wills & Living Wills

Excellent, Professional, Honest

I have used Mike a number of occasions, all of which I have been overly pleased with his expertise and professionalism. A man of character and integrity, Mike certainly has a passion for what he does. He has done a great job handling the wills and trusts, and I believe Mike is a rising star in his a...rea of expertise. When you feel comfortable calling your attorney, you know you have found someone great.

Posted by Joe | May 14, 2015 | Mergers & Acquisitions

Will not use anybody else.

Mr. Kuzma helped me with the transaction of selling my business. Obviously, selling a business is not something I do on a constant basis so Mr. Kuzma's knowledge of the things that I needed to be aware of was invaluable. Because of this knowledge that Mr. Kuzma has shown, I will not need to look fo...r a lawyer in the future, I know who it will be. He is now programed in to my phone and will not hesitate to call. I would suggest if you are looking for legal advice, you do the same.

Posted by scott | May 12, 2015 | Estate Planning

exceptional work

I have been a client of Michael's (complete estate planning documents) and consistently refer my clients to Michael for their Estate Planning work such as trusts, wills and probates when a client passes away. Michael has an expertise and quality of work that I can rely on while his personal one-on-on...e is what I need to really take care of my client and not just move them through a transaction. When I worked with Michael he treated me with respect, I received exceptional service and it was all done in a reasonable amount of time. I will continue to use Michael's skills to serve myself, my family and my clients.

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Michael George Kuzma's Lawyer Endorsements

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Steven Guenzel

Limited liability company (LLC) lawyer | Sep 20

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer. Mike is a clever drafter who has a keen mind for business law."

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Ken Sato

Litigation lawyer | Aug 04

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Worked with Mike on global anti-trust case. Great Japanese and analytical skills. Ken."

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Ross Pesek

International law lawyer | Jul 02

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"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."

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Jason Galindo

Estate planning lawyer | Apr 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Very professional and skilled in trusts, tax law, and business transactions. I highly recommend this attorney."

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Cameron Guenzel

Personal injury lawyer

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Steven Guenzel

Probate lawyer

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Kile Johnson

Litigation lawyer

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Ken Sato

Antitrust and trade law lawyer

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Ross Pesek

Criminal defense lawyer

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Jason Galindo

Litigation lawyer

Experience

Rating:  8.0 (Excellent)

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

BNI

Member

2010 - Present

Nebraska Bar Association

Member

2010 - Present

Lincoln Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

In Re Auto Parts Anti-trust Litigation, Case No. 12-md-02311

Litigation Ongoing

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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

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