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Mary Kay Hansen

Mediation Attorney at Lincoln, NE

5.0   7 reviews

also known as Mary Kay Hansen Law & Mediation

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  • State Years
    Nebraska - NE 30 years
    West Virginia - WV 37 years
    Mississippi - MS 38 years
  • Licensed for 30 years
    State NE
    Acquired 1992
    Status
    Active No misconduct found
  • Licensed for 37 years
    State WV
    Acquired 1986
    Status
    Inactive - Suspended No misconduct found
  • Licensed for 38 years
    State MS
    Acquired 1985
    Status
    Resigned No misconduct found

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

ALS - a rare disease needs an exception lawyer
Mark
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Family law and mediation
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About Mary Kay

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Practice areas
  1. Mediation
    55%
    Recognizing the destructive nature of litigation, Mary Kay focuses on resolving matters without the need for Court intervention. Mary Kay is trained as a mediator and has been approved by the Office of Dispute Resolution as a Parenting Act mediator.

    14 years

  2. Social Security & Disability
    45%
    Mary Kay represents clients before the Social Security Administration, who due to accident, illness or mental health challenges, are unable to maintain employment because of their disability. Mary Kay assists clients with their applications to obtain Social Security disability insurance benefits, social security income, child dependency benefits, and disabled widow/widower benefits.

    37 years

"Service To Others Is The Rent You Pay For Your Room Here On Earth." -Muhammad Ali  

We help families mediate difficult issues and assist the injured and ill navigatie the Social Security Disability process. It is an honor to serve in a helping profession.

 

 

 

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Some of our crew and family volunteering at the food bank. This enriching experience compelled our office to donate to their Backpack Lunch program, which will provide a child with food over the weekend for one school year.

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Mary Kay Hansen
1101 Cornhusker Hwy.
Suite 201
Lincoln, NE, 68521
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Posted by Mark | April 5, 2016
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ALS - a rare disease needs an exception lawyer
I was recently diagnosed with ALS. No medical treatment is available so the only first step was filing with Social Security to get disability income started asap. Being a lawyer once, I prepared the application myself. To my shock my claim was denied. The impact of this was far greater than my dying. Then I found Mary Kay Hansen. Her specialty is Social Security and her knowledge and experience is unparalleled in Nebraska. While very professional she still brings true empathy to her cases. She really knew how devastated facing this life destroying disease and the denial of disability was to my wife and me. She helped us in finding hope. She took the case and with her expertise it was only weeks before I was approved and receiving disability. Before she got involved we were only thinking how we could we ever get through this. Mary Kay Hansen has now enabled us to focus on how we can maximize our limited time together. She didn’t give us more years, but she gave us a chance of happiness in these years. She was truly a blessing.
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Posted by Troy | December 29, 2011
Family law and mediation
I have worked with Mary Kay since 2004, and she has been not only supportive but subjective....she kept everones best interest in mind. Being a divorced father of three, I feel that my children and myself have prevailed amoung the most hostile circumstances that can exist. Recently, have used her services again for a modification event. It has been nearly an 8 year relationship I have had with Mary Kay, let that be my best testimonial. To all those fathers out there that feel you are not getting what the law says you should, find solice here with Mary Kay....thank you!!!
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Posted by Kathryn | December 10, 2011
The Best Attorney
Mary Kay is a strategist, in the most positive sense of the word. She is respectfully candid, trustworthy and honest about what she is able to deliver. Her work ethic is superior; responding quickly to questions and concerns and is extremely efficient with the use of her time as well as mine. She is an experienced professional as well as a humanitarian, bringing compassionate understanding to her work.
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Posted by CATHY | August 3, 2011
RAVE REVIEW
WE WERE VERY SATISFIED WITH THE KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERTISE OF THE PEOPLE EMPLOYED WITH THE MARY KAY HANSEN FIRM. MARY KAY WAS VERY PATIENT AND HELPED US UNDERSTAND THE WORKINGS OF THE SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION. THANK YOU-CATHY
Posted by Christine | July 29, 2011
Family Law
Mary Kay is the most knowledgeable and caring legal professional with whom I can imagine having worked. She candidly and compassionately helped me navigate the challenging process of divorce. I felt partnered more than directed though she remained solidly on top of all the details. We established settlement goals and met them all. I recommend her without reservation.
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Posted by anonymous | July 29, 2011
Wonderful Attorney
Mary Kay Hansen has helped me twice. She is professional and compentent. She has has a terrific support staff. I would recommend Mary Kay Hansen to anyone wanting an excellent attorney.
Posted by paula | June 28, 2011
Obtaining social security benefits
I would like to say how valuable she and her associates were in obtaining disability from social security, for me. They were interested in helping me and getting things done in such a quick time I was amazed and appreciative . I will most definitely recommend Mary Kay Hansen to everyone would ask me for direction to a good lawyer. Thanks again,for being in my corner. Paula
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Cost

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  • Retainer Sometimes
Payment methods
Cash, Check, Credit Card

Resume

AVVO RATING 9.2 (Superb)

Work Experience

  • Owner/Engaged in the practice of Law
  • Mary Kay Hansen Law & Mediation, PC LLO
  • 2010 - Present
  • Adjunct Assistant Professor-Family Law
  • University of Nebraska College of Law
  • 1998 - 1998
  • Instructor-Medical Malpractice & Law Office Administration
  • College of St. Mary
  • 1993 - 1993
  • Partner
  • McHenry, Haszard, Hansen, Roth & Hupp, LLO, PC
  • 1992 - 2010
  • Partner
  • Ringer, Cavendar, Hansen & Stiller
  • 1991 - 1992
  • Adjunct Professor-Legal Clinic
  • West Virginia University College of Law
  • 1990 - 1991
  • City Attorney
  • City of Westover
  • 1989 - 1990
  • Instructor-Real Property & Business Law
  • West Virginia Career College
  • 1986 - 1987
  • Sole practicioner-General practice
  • Mary Kay Hansen
  • 1986 - 1991
  • Law Clerk
  • Steptoe & Johnson
  • 1985 - 1986
  • Law Clerk
  • Tollison & Alexander
  • 1984 - 1985
  • Service Representative
  • Northwestern & South Central Bell
  • 1979 - 1982
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Education

  • University of Mississippi College of Law
  • Juris Doctor
  • 1985
  • Wayne State College
  • Bachelors of Arts & Education
  • 1978

Legal Cases

  • Pickrel v. Pickrel, 717 Neb. App. 792, 717 N.W.2d 479
  • Holm v. Holm, 267 Neb. 867, 678 N.W.2d 499
  • Weiss v. Weiss, 260 Neb. 1015, 620 N.W.2d 744
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Associations

  • Nebraska Supreme Court Judicial Nominating Commission
  • Member
  • 2011 - Present
  • Cardwell Woods Homeowners Association
  • Secretary
  • 2009 - Present
  • Nebraska Mediation Association
  • Founding Member & Active Member
  • 2009 - Present
  • Heartland Mediators
  • Member
  • 2009 - Present
  • The Mediation Center
  • Affiliate
  • 2008 - Present
  • Nebraska State Bar Association-Alternative Dispute Resolution, Family Law & Women and Law Practice sections
  • Member
  • 1992 - Present
  • Supreme Court State of Nebraska
  • Member
  • 1992 - Present
  • Nebraska State Bar Association
  • Member
  • 1992 - Present
  • National Organization of Social Security Claimant’s Representatives
  • Member
  • 1988 - Present
  • Nebraska Lawyers Trust Account Foundation
  • Nominating Committee, LRAP Committee Member, & NSBA Liason
  • 2010 - 2010
  • Nebraska Supreme Court Commission on Children in the Courts
  • Member
  • 2006 - 2007
  • Lincoln Southwest High School Performing Arts Booster Club
  • Member/Secretary
  • 2005 - 2007
  • Nebraska Lawyers Trust Account Foundation
  • President
  • 2005 - 2010
  • Cardwell Woods Homeowners Association
  • President of Board of Directors
  • 1999 - 2006
  • Girls Scouts/Homestead Council
  • Leader
  • 1998 - 2002
  • Lincoln/Lancaster Family Resource Center
  • Board of Directors
  • 1996 - 1999
  • Nebraska State Bar Association: Committee on Ethics
  • Member
  • 1995 - 1998
  • Nebraska State Bar Association - Family Law -Executive Committee
  • Executive Committee Member
  • 1995 - 1997
  • Lincoln Bar Assocation: Local Practice Committee
  • Member
  • 1995 - 1998
  • Robert Van Pelt American Inns of Court
  • Member
  • 1995 - 1999
  • NOVA/Association of Business and Professional Women
  • Member
  • 1994 - 1997
  • Catholic Charities: Shelter of Victims of Abuse Task Force
  • Member
  • 1994 - 1995
  • Voices for Children
  • Member
  • 1992 - 1994
  • Morgantown, West Virginia, Building Commission
  • Member
  • 1991 - 1992
  • Jim Zimarowski’s Campaign for Monongalia County Prosecuting Attorney
  • Treasurer
  • 1991 - 1992
  • REM of West Virginia: Human Rights Committee
  • Member
  • 1988 - 1991
  • Soroptomist International
  • Member
  • 1987 - 1991
  • West Virginia State Bar
  • Member
  • 1986 - 1992
  • Monongalia County Bar Association
  • Member
  • 1986 - 1992
  • Steen-Reynolds Trial Competition
  • Participant
  • 1985 - 1985
  • Trial Techniques
  • Leader
  • 1985 - 1985
  • Appellate Advocacy Program - Moot Court Board
  • Chairman
  • 1984 - 1985
  • Order of Barristers
  • Member
  • 1984 - 1985
  • Moot Court Board
  • Member
  • 1983 - 1985
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Languages Spoken

  • English

Honors and Awards

  • Preeminent 5.0 out of 5
  • Martindale-Hubbell
  • 2014
  • Preeminent 5.0 out of 5
  • Martindale-Hubbell
  • 2013
  • Preeminent 5.0 out of 5
  • Martindale-Hubbell
  • 2012
  • AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated
  • Martindale-Hubbell
  • 2011
  • Outstanding Service Award
  • Lincoln Southwest Silver Hawk Theater
  • 2006
  • Volunteer of the Year
  • Planned Parenthood
  • 2002
  • First Place
  • Moot Court Appellate Advocacy Competition
  • 1984
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Publications

Speaking Engagements

  • Family Law Mediation Clinic
  • Family Law Mediation
  • 2011
  • NSBA Annual Meeting
  • What You Need to Know About Family Law Practice Now
  • 2009
  • Nebraska Domestic Violence Sexual Assault Coalition
  • The Intersection of Your Family Law Case With Substance Abuse, Mental Health and Criminal Issues
  • 2008
  • Annual Institute on the Survey of Nebraska Law, Ethics:
  • Hot-Tip - How to Develop Good Attorney-Client Relationships, Keep Clients Happy and Avoid Disciplinary Grievances and Malpractice Claims
  • 2008
  • NCLE Parenting Act Update
  • LB554, Bench and Bar Viewpoints
  • 2007
  • NCLE Family Law Update Seminar
  • Burning Questions Relating to Family Law Practice in Nebraska
  • 2005
  • NATA Tools for the Trade Seminar
  • Tips for the Unwary: Essentials for Handling a Divorce
  • 2005
  • NCLE Family Law Update Seminar
  • Child Custody Evaluations
  • 2002
  • NSBA Annual Meeting
  • Recent Developments in Family Law: Modification of Decrees
  • 1998
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Attorney endorsements

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Given (4)
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Megan Theesen
Unknown Attorney | Nov 23
Relationship: Worked for lawyer
"I worked for Mary Kay in her Social Security practice. She is a phenomenal advocate for her clients and is always prepared. I would recommend her and her crew!"
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Vanessa Gorden
Mediation Attorney | Aug 23
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I have sent clients to Mary Kay for both mediation and social security applications and have found her to be excellent in both areas, even in complicated or difficult cases. I highly recommend her and her firm."
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Jeffrey Lapin
Social Security & Disability Attorney | Jun 27
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer."
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Elizabeth Govaerts
Family Attorney | Feb 04
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer. I frequently refer my injury clients to Ms. Hansen for Social Security and Family Law matters. She is smart, capable and compassionate."
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Sean Reagan
Mediation Attorney | Aug 09
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
"Mary Kay Hansen is the "go-to" mediator for my office, as well as a lot of other law offices in the Lincoln area. She is thorough, trustworthy and professional. When dealing with Mary Kay in an adversarial basis in contested cases, the experience has always been rewarding and positive. As an attorney, she zealously and aggressively represents her client's interests, while never getting bogged down in the minutiae that inevitably accompanies these emotionally-charged cases. I strongly recommend Mary Kay as a mediator and as an attorney."
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Teresa Richards
Family
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Elizabeth Govaerts
Workers compensation
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Greg McLawsen
Immigration
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Sean Reagan
Child custody
Lincoln Mediation Lawyer Mary Kay Hansen
Mary Kay Hansen
Mediation Attorney
Lincoln, NE
Licensed for 38 years
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