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Matthew James Turman

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Avvo Rating9.5
  • Gering, NE
  • Licensed for 9 years
  • Free consultation
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About Matthew

Matthew J. Turman was admitted to the Nebraska Bar in 2010. Matt received his B.A. at Nebraska Wesleyan University in 2006 and his J.D. from the University Of Nebraska College Of Law in 2010. While in Law School, he was a member of the Nebraska Association of Trial Attorneys, Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity – Reese Chapter, and the Student Bar Association. Matt was also certified by the Nebraska Office of Dispute Resolution and received the CALI Award for Legal Excellence.

Memberships include Scotts Bluff County Bar Association, Nebraska State Bar Association, and Nebraska Association of Trial Attorneys. Matt’s areas of practice include personal injury and insurance law, government law, civil trial practice, wills and estate planning, and real estate.

Practice areas

OtherEstate planningCar accidentInsuranceReal estate
  1. Real estate: 20%

    9 years

  2. Insurance: 20%

    9 years

  3. Car accident: 20%

    9 years

  4. Estate planning: 20%

    9 years

  1. Personal injury: 20%

    9 years

Languages spoken

English

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Contact

1715 11th St
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Ellison, Kovarik & Turman Law Firm

1715 11th St
Po Box 340
Gering, NE, 69341-2419

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License
StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
WYActive201709/03/2019
NEActive201009/30/2019
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
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Awards
Award nameGrantorDate granted
Best Mark AwardA.M. Best Company - Recommended Insurance Attorneys2017
Client's ChoiceAvvo2017
CALI Award for ExcellenceUniversity of Nebraska Law School2010
Work Experience
TitleCompany nameDuration
ShareholderEllison, Kovarik & Turman Law Firm2016 - Present
Associate AttorneyKovarik, Ellison & Mathis PC2010 - 2016
Senior Certified Law StudentUniversity of Nebraska Civil Law Clinic2009 - 2010
Summer AssociateKovarik, Ellison & Mathis PC2009 - 2009
Law ClerkCada, Froschieser, Cada & Hoffman2007 - 2009
Associations
Association namePosition nameDuration
Wyoming State Bar AssociationMember2017 - Present
Nebraska State Bar AssociationMember2010 - Present
Nebraska Office of Dispute ResolutionMember2010 - Present
Scotts Bluff County Bar AssociationMember2010 - Present
Nebraska Defense Counsel AssociationMember2010 - Present
Publications
Publication nameTitleDate
Eagle International AssociatesMandatory UM UIM Settlement Offers and Deadlines for the 50 States and District of Columbia2013
DRI: The Voice of the Defense BarThe Collateral Source Rule: A Compendium of State Law2012
Education
School nameDegreeGraduated
University of Nebraska at LincolnJD - Juris Doctor2010
Nebraska Wesleyan UniversityBA - Bachelor of Arts2006
Speaking Engagements
Conference nameTitleDate
Public Officials SeminarOpen Meetings Act / Public Records Laws2017
Legal cases
Case nameOutcome
Syngenta GMO LitigationPending

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Review Matthew Turman

Did fantastic job on my case

Posted by SallieSat Mar 31 2018

I hired Mr.Turman after having hired a attorney in Lincoln that was making me feel uncomfortable, I hired Matt and he settled my case and I am very happy with his results highly recommend him
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House sale

Posted by Bev & RandySat Apr 22 2017

Provided precise information and documentation to assist us in selling our property. Matt was very helpful and responded to our inquiries in a timely manner. We would not hesitate to recommend his services.
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Rahul Aggarwal, Real estate Attorney on Feb 22, 2018
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An excellent lawyer who treats his clients with patience, care, understanding, and utmost professionalism. He is an even better person and I wholeheartedly recommend him for future services.

Trevor Anderson, Criminal defense Attorney on May 5, 2017
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Kevin McKie, Mesothelioma and asbestos Attorney on Apr 14, 2017
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A brilliant, trustworthy and highly respected attorney in the legal community. I wholeheartedly recommend Matthew James Turman to anyone looking for an attorney who knows the law and truly cares about protecting the rights of his clients and getting them the most favorable result possible.

Robert Brown, Immigration Attorney on Apr 13, 2017
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David Phillips, Chapter 7 bankruptcy Attorney on Apr 12, 2017
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Amber Alas, Divorce and separation Attorney on Apr 12, 2017
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Clifton Carden, DUI and DWI Attorney on Apr 12, 2017
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Matthew is detail orientated advocate for clients. His ability to meet and exceed client expectations make him our choice for referral matters.

Brendan McAvoy, Real estate Attorney on Apr 12, 2017
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Attorney Turman is a great attorney whose client-focused approach ensures great outcomes in his cases. I endorse this lawyer.

John Lentz, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney on Apr 12, 2017
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Mark Rowe, Mesothelioma and asbestos Attorney on Apr 12, 2017
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Attorney Matthew James Turman is a powerful advocate for his clients. He is always prepared and very successful in the courtroom. The client who trusts his case to him makes a wise decision, and I highly recommend his work.

Ekaterina Powell, Immigration Attorney on Apr 11, 2017
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Gary Anderson, Mesothelioma and asbestos Attorney on Apr 11, 2017
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I endorse this lawyer. Matthew James Turman is highly skilled in personal injury law. If there was a case that I needed to refer out, I would refer it to him. He cares for the law and for his clients.

Mark Kovarik, Estate planning Attorney on Apr 4, 2017
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I endorse this lawyer.

James Ellison, Car accident Attorney on Apr 3, 2017
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I endorse this lawyer. I would recommend this attorney. He is helpful to his clients and he is a credit to the profession.

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