James Wayne Ellison

James Wayne Ellison

5.0
Rating: 9.4

Licensed for 50 years

Personal injury Lawyer at Gering, NE
Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Workers Compensation, Car Accidents, Estate Planning

Po Box 340, Gering, NE

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Licenses

Licensed in Nebraska for 50 years

State: Nebraska

Acquired: 1976

Senior Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Wyoming for 16 years

State: Wyoming

Acquired: 2009

Retired

No misconduct found

Location

Ellison, Kovarik & Turman Law Firm, Pc

Po Box 340, Gering, NE, 69341-0340

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James Wayne Ellison's Reviews

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4 Client Reviews

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Posted by Sabrina Esparza | April 13, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

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 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

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 cou...ldn't imagine going through this with someone else. He's been a friend first and lawyer second.

Posted by anonymous | April 12, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

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.

Posted by Mary | April 3, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Great Attorney

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

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James Wayne Ellison's Lawyer Endorsements

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Jay Elliott

Personal injury lawyer | 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."

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Mark Rowe

Workers compensation lawyer | 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."

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Gary Anderson

Workers compensation lawyer | 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."

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Matthew Turman

Litigation lawyer | Apr 03

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Jim is a great attorney and a credit to his profession."

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Jay Elliott

Personal injury lawyer

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Rodney Rehm

Personal injury lawyer

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Mark Kovarik

Unknown lawyer

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Matthew Turman

Personal injury lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.4 (Superb)

Honors

2020

AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2017

AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

1976 - Present

Owner, Ellison, Kovarik & Turman Law Firm, Pc

Associations

2008 - 2008

Nebraska Defense Counsel Association

President

2006 - 2006

Scotts Bluff Rotary Club

President

1995 - 1996

Scotts Bluff County Bar Association

President

Education

1975

University of Nebraska College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1972

University of Nebraska

Speaking Engagements

1999

Workers' Compensation

Traveling Employee and Dual Purpose Doctrine

1998

Workers' Compensation Practice

Respiratory Injuries

1992

Nebraska Continuing Legal Education, Inc.

Workers' Compensation and Reform Legislation LB 575

1988

Workers Compensation

Workers Compensation: How to terminate & Redetermine Benefits

Publications

2013

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

2012

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

2006

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

Activity

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