James Ellison - Lawyer in Gering, NE

James Wayne Ellison

Car accident Attorney at Gering, NE

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James W. Ellison

Our firm serves Scottsbluff/Gering and Western Nebraska and has been working in all areas of personal injury and worker's compensation law for 41 years. He was born in Lincoln, Nebraska in 1950. He was admitted to the Nebraska Bar in 1976. Jim received his B.A. at the University of Nebraska at Lincoln in 1972, and his J.D. from the University Of Nebraska College Of Law in include Scotts Bluff County Bar Association (President 1996), Nebraska State Bar Association, Nebraska Association of Trial Attorneys (I.A.D.C.), Association of Defense Trial Attorneys, Federation of Defense and Corporate Counsel (F.D.C.C.), and Defense Counsel Association of Nebraska (D.C.A.N.) and Trucking Industry Defense Association (T.I.D.A.). Jim’s areas of practice include personal injury, workers’ compensation, consumer products liability, and civil trial practice.

Licensed for 46 years

State WY

Status Active

Acquired 2009

Updated 01/05/2023

State NE

Status Active

Acquired 1976

Updated 10/17/2022

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

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Ellison, Kovarik & Turman Law Firm, Pc

Po Box 340

Gering, NE, 69341-0340

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Posted by Sabrina Esparza | April 13, 2017

Current comp attorney

I feel that Mr. Ellison and his assistant have been very helpful in my case. When needed my questions are answered to my expectations. He is very good at keeping me up to date on my case.

Posted by Philip | April 12, 2017

Workmans Compensation case

I've been injured on the job. My case is still in litigation and it's been almost three years since this began. Thos had been a long process with recovery and litigation. Trying to get our lives back to normal isn't easy. I've known Jim from church and never thought much about needing his help. I couldn't imagine going through this with someone else. He's been a friend first and lawyer second.

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Posted by anonymous | April 12, 2017

Caring, Professional and Attention to Every Detail

I hired Mr. Ellison for a Work Comp attorney. Opposing counsel has been extremely difficult to deal with, needless to say, and I had already consulted with several counsel prior to choosing Mr. Ellison. He handled and is handling my case with the most dignity and when needed, stern-ness (if that is a word). He is caring and compassionate to me and my medical conditions, and communicates well with myself and practitioners, as well as opposing counsel when needed. I am very pleased with the outcome of my case to date. He has spent much time, energy and research to settle what needed to be done to date and we look forward to what needs to be done in the future.

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Posted by Mary | April 3, 2017

Great Attorney

Jim is a very experienced and competent attorney who helped me with my worker's compensation case.

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Resume

AVVO RATING 9.6 (Superb)

Work Experience

Owner
Ellison, Kovarik & Turman Law Firm, Pc
1976 - Present

Education

University of Nebraska College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1975

University of Nebraska
1972

Associations

Nebraska Defense Counsel Association
President
2008 - 2008

Scotts Bluff Rotary Club
President
2006 - 2006

Scotts Bluff County Bar Association
President
1995 - 1996

Honors and Awards

AV Rated
Martindale-Hubbell
2020

AV Rated
Martindale-Hubbell
2017

Publications

Eagle International Associates
Mandatory UM UIM Settlement Offers & Deadlines for 50 States and District of Columbia
2013

DRI: The Voice of the Defense Bar
The Collateral Source Rule: A Compendium of State Law
2012

DRI: The Voice of the Defense Bar
DRI Compendium State & Federal Law Spoliation of Evidence
2006

Speaking Engagements

Workers' Compensation
Traveling Employee and Dual Purpose Doctrine
1999

Workers' Compensation Practice
Respiratory Injuries
1998

Nebraska Continuing Legal Education, Inc.
Workers' Compensation and Reform Legislation LB 575
1992

Workers Compensation
Workers Compensation: How to terminate & Redetermine Benefits
1988

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Jay Elliott

Personal injury Attorney | Apr 13
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. I have know Jim Ellison for over 20 years and have had many cases wherein he was the opposing lawyer. Jim is an excellent trial lawyer with exceptional skills. Jim is an asset to people in western Nebraska that need fair and aggressive representation to protect their interests."

Mark Rowe

Workers compensation Attorney | Apr 13
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"James Wayne Ellison aggressively pursues every angle of a case on behalf of his clients. He is thorough, detail-orientated, and works tirelessly to protect his clients rights. I highly recommend him."

Gary Anderson

Workers compensation Attorney | Apr 11
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"He is a most zealous advocate for his clients with an admirable mastery of workers compensation law. His ability to provide consistently excellent representation has earned him the respect of both his peers and the community he serves. I wholeheartedly endorse James Wayne Ellison."