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The courts from which a direct appeal may be taken to this appellate court.
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The Nebraska Supreme Court is Nebraska\rquote s highest appellate court and
consists of a chief justice and six associate justices (
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Original jurisdiction in cases relating to:
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revenue;
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civil disputes in which the state is a party;
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The Nebraska Supreme Court generally reviews decisions of the Nebraska Court of
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Neb. Rev. St. \u167\'3f 24-1107
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). However, any party to a case appealed to the Court of Appeals may petition the
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The Supreme Court may also choose to directly review any case before the Court of
Appeals
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.)
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A party must appeal directly to the Nebraska Supreme Court when appealing a trial
court judgment in a case involving:
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The death penalty.
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Life imprisonment.
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The constitutionality of a statute.
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and
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.)
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In the absence of controlling precedent on a question of law, the Nebraska Supreme
Court may answer questions of law certified to it by the US Supreme Court, a US
Court of Appeals, or a US District Court (
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).
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Further Appellate Review
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The Nebraska Supreme Court may grant a motion for rehearing if the motion and
supporting brief are filed within ten days after the court releases the opinion or
enters the order (
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).
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The US Supreme Court may review a final decision of the Nebraska Supreme Court by
writ of
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certiorari
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where:
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The validity of a US treaty or statute is challenged.
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A state statute is claimed to be unconstitutional or repugnant to the laws of the
United States.
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.)
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Court of Appeals
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The Nebraska Court of Appeals is Nebraska\rquote s primary intermediate appellate
court and consists of six judges who sit in panels of three (
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).
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Jurisdiction
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The Nebraska Court of Appeals has jurisdiction over all appeals except for cases:
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Imposing death or life imprisonment sentences.
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Involving a statute\rquote s constitutionality.
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.)
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Within 30 days after the Nebraska Court of Appeals issues a decision, any party may
petition the Nebraska Supreme Court to review the decision (
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). The Supreme Court has discretion to grant or deny the petition. If the Supreme
Court denies the petition for further review, the Court of Appeals\rquote s ruling
stands as the final decision.
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Alternatively, a party to a case appealed to the Court of Appeals may petition the
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). If the petition is granted, the case moves to the Supreme Court docket without
being heard by the Court of Appeals. The Supreme Court may also remove a case to
its own docket on the Court of Appeals\rquote s recommendation or on its own motion
(
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).
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District Courts
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District courts are primarily trial courts, but they sometimes function as
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).
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matters arising under the Nebraska Uniform Trust Code;
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inheritance tax proceedings; or
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Over which the Tax Equalization and Review Commission has jurisdiction.
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A party generally appeals all cases to the Nebraska Court of Appeals rather than to
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Imposing a death or life imprisonment sentence.
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The court\rquote s general subject matter jurisdiction.
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The state court(s) to which a direct appeal may be taken.
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Nebraska has several trial-level courts, each handling different types of cases.
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). District courts have concurrent jurisdiction with county courts, but the
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Exclusive original jurisdiction of:
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decedents\rquote estates matters;
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guardianship matters;
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conservatorship of any person;
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adoption matters;
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health care power of attorney matters;
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custodial transfers; and
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actions based on violations of a city or village ordinance.
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Concurrent original jurisdiction with the district court over:
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civil actions when the amount in controversy is $57,000 or less;
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misdemeanors;
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power of attorney matters;
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matters arising under the Nebraska Uniform Trust Code;
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matters arising under the Uniform Testamentary Additions to Trusts Act; and
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contribution rights under the Medical Assistance Act.
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Any party in a civil case and any defendant in a criminal case may appeal a county
court\rquote s final judgment or order to that county\rquote s district court. A
prosecuting attorney in a criminal case may obtain review by exception proceedings.
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Matters arising under the Nebraska Uniform Trust Code.
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Matters arising under the Health Care Surrogacy Act.
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Adoption proceedings.
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Inheritance tax proceedings.
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Domestic relations matters.
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(
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.)
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Small Claims Court
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Each county court designates a division as the small claims court over which a
county judge presides (
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). Small claims courts offer parties a speedy and inexpensive way of resolving
minor disputes by:
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Minimizing legal procedures.
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Limiting attorney participation.
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(
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and
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).
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Jurisdiction
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Small claims court is limited to civil actions in which the amount in controversy
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;
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). If any setoff or counterclaim exceeds the small claims court\rquote s
jurisdictional limit, the court will transfer the entire matter to the regular
county court docket and set for trial (
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). Unless a case is subject to a valid arbitration agreement and submitted to the
small claims court for ultimate resolution, any defendant or defendant\rquote s
attorney may transfer the case to the regular docket of the county court by giving
notice to the court at least two days before the time set for the hearing (
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).
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Appeals
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Any party may appeal a small claims court decision to the district court. Parties
may be represented by attorneys on appeal. (
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.)
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Juvenile Courts
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Nebraska has specialized juvenile court judicial districts for counties with 75,000
or more residents (
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). Douglas, Lancaster, and Sarpy counties have separate juvenile courts because
they have more than 75,000 residents (see
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). In all other counties, the county court hears juvenile matters.
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Jurisdiction
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The juvenile courts have jurisdiction over:
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Any juvenile who:
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violates a city or village ordinance;
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commits a felony, misdemeanor, or infraction under Nebraska law; or
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commits a traffic offense.
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Any juvenile who is:
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homeless;
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destitute;
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without proper support or lacking in proper parental care;
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abandoned;
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neglected;
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in danger;
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injurious to others or themselves;
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mentally ill and dangerous;
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habitually truant from home or school;
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habitually disobedient and uncontrollable; or
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under any other similar circumstances.
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Any juvenile who was:
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voluntarily relinquished to the
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or any licensed child placement agency; or
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a ward of the juvenile court at the inception of their guardianship and whose
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The parent, guardian, or custodian of any affected juvenile.
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Proceedings for:
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termination of parental rights;
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adoption or guardianship of a child over which the juvenile court already has
jurisdiction under another provision of the Nebraska Juvenile Code;
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paternity or custody determination for a child over which the juvenile court
already has jurisdiction; and
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actions under the Young Adult Bridge to Independence Act (
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to
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.)
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A qualified individual may appeal a juvenile court\rquote s final order or judgment
to the Nebraska Court of Appeals in the same manner as an appeal from district
court. Qualified individuals include:
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The juvenile.
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The guardian ad litem.
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The juvenile\rquote s parent, custodian, or guardian.
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The county attorney or petitioner.
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,
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.)
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Workers\rquote Compensation Court
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The Nebraska Workers\rquote Compensation Court, created under the provisions of
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, consists of seven judges (
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).
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Jurisdiction
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The Nebraska Workers\rquote Compensation Court has statewide jurisdiction and
administers and enforces the Nebraska Workers\rquote Compensation Act except those
provisions that are committed to the appellate courts or as otherwise provided by
law (
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).
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The court hears:
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{\b0 \cf1 \f0 \ri0 \i0 \ql \fs18 \li480
All disputed workers\rquote compensation claims.
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Any issue ancillary to the resolution of an employee\rquote s right to workers\
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What are the key statutes and rules governing litigation procedure in your
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Chapter 24 of the Nebraska Revised Statutes.
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This chapter establishes Nebraska\rquote s rules of civil procedure. Chapter 25
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This chapter establishes the rules of evidence that govern proceedings in Nebraska
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Nebraska Court Rules for Probation Practices.
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This chapter establishes the Juvenile Code, which governs juvenile court
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Douglas, Lancaster, and Sarpy counties establish local rules for their Juvenile
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This chapter governs the creation and jurisdiction of the workers\rquote
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Please describe how an attorney becomes a member of the state bar in your
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The Nebraska Supreme Court has jurisdiction over all matters involving lawyer
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Conduct oneself with a high degree of honesty, integrity, and trustworthiness in
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Conduct oneself diligently and reliably in fulfilling all obligations to clients,
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Conduct oneself with respect for and according to the law and the Nebraska Rules of
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Communicate clearly with clients, attorneys, courts, and others.
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Reason, analyze, and recall complex factual information and integrate that
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Exercise good judgment in conducting one\rquote s professional business.
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Avoid acts that exhibit disregard for the health, safety, and welfare of others.
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Use honesty and good judgment in financial dealings on behalf of oneself, clients,
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Comply with deadlines and time constraints.
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Conduct oneself professionally and in a manner that engenders respect for the law
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Pay the following fees, if applicable:
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$250 application fee for first-time reapplicants sitting for the immediate next
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$100 fee for applicants who have not yet passed the MPRE;
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$150 late fee for submitting an application after the deadline;
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$100 laptop fee; and
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the Multistate Professional Responsibility Examination (MPRE); and
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Current certificate of good standing dated no more than 30 days before filing for
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Background check waiver;
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Notarized oath of applicant;
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Notarized authorization and release;
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Two notarized affidavits attesting to the applicant\rquote s moral character;
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Copy of reports of separation from military service, if applicable;
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Authorization to release medical records, if applicable;
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Two sets of fingerprints; and
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Any other supporting documentation required.
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At the time of admission, possess educational qualifications at least equal to
those required for attorneys seeking admission to the Nebraska State Bar by
examination.
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Meet all other requirements for either Class 1-A, Class 1-B, Class 1-C, or Class 1-
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Be licensed, active, and in good standing before the highest court of another
state, the District of Columbia, or any other jurisdiction where the Common Law of
England constitutes the basis of jurisprudence.
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Have passed a non-UBE examination equivalent to the examination administered in
Nebraska with a score that is at least equivalent to the UBE passing score
established by the Nebraska Supreme Court.
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Have passed the MPRE with the minimum score established by the Nebraska Supreme
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Have passed the UBE or equivalent bar examination in another state.
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Be licensed, active, and in good standing before the highest court of another
state, territory, or district of the US before applying for admission to the
Nebraska State Bar.
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Have, for three of the five years immediately before applying, either:
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actively and substantially engaged in the practice of law in another state,
territory, or district of the US; or
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properly registered as in-house counsel in Nebraska.
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.)
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To qualify as a Class 1-C applicant, an attorney must:
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Have taken the UBE in another jurisdiction and earned at least the minimum score
established by the Nebraska Supreme Court.
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}
}
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{\pntext }
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Have passed the MPRE with the minimum score established by the Nebraska Supreme
Court.
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.)
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To qualify as a Class 1-D applicant, an attorney must apply for admission by motion
and:
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}
}
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\par
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Be admitted to practice law in another US state, territory, or the District of
Columbia.
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}
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{\pntext }
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Be a member in good standing in all jurisdictions where admitted.
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Establish that the attorney:
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}
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has never been suspended, disbarred, or otherwise lost a license because of a
disciplinary action;
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}
}
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{\pntext }
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is not currently subject to attorney discipline in any other jurisdiction; and
\par {\pntext }
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{\pntext }
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is not currently subject to any pending disciplinary matter in any jurisdiction.
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Possess the character and fitness to practice law in Nebraska.
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}
}
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{\pntext }
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{\b0 \cf1 \f0 \ri0 \i0 \ql \fs18 \li480
Reside or work in Nebraska or intend within the next six months to reside or work
in Nebraska.
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}
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{\b0 \cf1 \f0 \ri0 \i0 \ql \fs18 \li480
Be the spouse of an active-duty member of the US military who is assigned to a duty
station in Nebraska.
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}
}
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{\b0 \cf1 \f0 \ri0 \i0 \ql \fs18 \li480
Not have failed Nebraska\rquote s bar examination within five years of the date of
filing an application.
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}
}
}
{\pntext }
{\b0 \cf1 \f0 \ri0 \i0 \qj \fs18 \li480
{\b0 \cf1 \f0 \ri0 \i0 \ql \fs18 \li480
Not have been previously denied admission to practice law in Nebraska.
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}
}
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{\pntext }
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{\b0 \cf1 \f0 \ri0 \i0 \ql \fs18 \li480
Certify that the applicant has read and is familiar with the Nebraska Rules of
Professional Conduct.
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}
}
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Registration of In-House Counsel
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{\b0 \cf1 \f0 \ri0 \i0 \qj \fs18 \li0
{\b0 \cf1 \f0 \ri0 \i0 \qj \fs18 \li0
An attorney working in Nebraska but not admitted to practice law in Nebraska must,
within 90 days of employment as a lawyer, seek admission to the active practice of
law in Nebraska or register as in-house counsel if the attorney:
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}
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{\b0 \cf1 \f0 \ri0 \i0 \ql \fs18 \li480
Is admitted to the practice of law and in active status in another US jurisdiction
or the District of Columbia.
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}
}
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{\pntext }
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{\b0 \cf1 \f0 \ri0 \i0 \ql \fs18 \li480
Is employed as counsel in any capacity, regardless of job title, in Nebraska
exclusively for a single corporation, partnership, association, other legal entity,
or any affiliate of those organizations whose lawful business consists of
activities other than the practice of law or provision of legal services.
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{\pntext }
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Has a continuous presence in Nebraska.
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}
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.)
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}
}
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{\b0 \cf1 \f0 \ri0 \i0 \qj \fs18 \li0
{\b0 \cf1 \f0 \ri0 \i0 \qj \fs18 \li0
To work as counsel in any capacity for a business in Nebraska without first being
accepted to the Nebraska State Bar, an attorney must submit to the Attorney
Services Division of the Nebraska Supreme Court:
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}
}
}
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A completed application through the Attorney Services Division
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online portal
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.
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{\b0 \cf1 \f0 \ri0 \i0 \ql \fs18 \li480
A certificate of good standing from the highest court of each jurisdiction in which
the attorney is admitted.
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}
}
}
{\pntext }
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{\b0 \cf1 \f0 \ri0 \i0 \ql \fs18 \li480
A certificate from the disciplinary authority of each jurisdiction in which the
attorney is admitted that:
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}
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{\b0 \cf1 \f0 \ri0 \i0 \qj \fs18 \li960
{\b0 \cf1 \f0 \ri0 \i0 \ql \fs18 \li960
states that the lawyer has not been suspended, disbarred, or disciplined and that
no charges of professional misconduct are pending against the attorney; or
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}
}
}
{\pntext }
{\b0 \cf1 \f0 \ri0 \i0 \qj \fs18 \li960
{\b0 \cf1 \f0 \ri0 \i0 \ql \fs18 \li960
identifies any past or pending suspensions, disbarments, or disciplinary sanctions
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{\pntext }
{\b0 \cf1 \f0 \ri0 \i0 \qj \fs18 \li480
{\b0 \cf1 \f0 \ri0 \i0 \ql \fs18 \li480
A duly authorized and executed certification from the lawyer\rquote s employer
that:
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}
}
{\b0 \cf1 \f0 \ri0 \i0 \qj \fs18 \li960
{\b0 \cf1 \f0 \ri0 \i0 \ql \fs18 \li960
the employer is not unlawfully engaged in the practice of law or the rendering of
legal services;
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}
}
}
{\pntext }
{\b0 \cf1 \f0 \ri0 \i0 \qj \fs18 \li960
{\b0 \cf1 \f0 \ri0 \i0 \ql \fs18 \li960
the employer is duly qualified to do business under the laws of its organization
and the laws of Nebraska;
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}
}
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{\pntext }
{\b0 \cf1 \f0 \ri0 \i0 \qj \fs18 \li960
{\b0 \cf1 \f0 \ri0 \i0 \ql \fs18 \li960
the lawyer works exclusively as an employee of the employer as of the date of the
application; and
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}
}
}
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the employer will promptly notify the Attorney Services Division in writing of the
lawyer\rquote s termination.
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Other affidavits, proof, and documentation as may be required by the Nebraska
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The registration fee of $700 for credit to the Nebraska Supreme Court\rquote s
Counsel for Discipline Cash Fund and the Attorney Services Cash Fund. If the
Nebraska Supreme Court denies the registration as in-house counsel, the
registration fee is refunded.
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At the discretion of the Nebraska Supreme Court, an applicant must provide proof of
good moral character and fitness to practice law by the jurisdiction in which the
attorney is admitted to practice law (
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Please describe the process for becoming admitted on a
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basis in your jurisdiction.
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At the discretion of the court, an attorney of good moral character who is admitted
to and engaged in the practice of law in another state, the District of Columbia,
or a US territory with professional business in the courts of Nebraska may be
admitted for transacting related business.
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To be admitted, associated counsel licensed in Nebraska must file a motion for
admission
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with each court where the case is pending. The applicant must submit an
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attorney that includes:
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A statement identifying the parties being represented.
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A list of all jurisdictions where the applicant is licensed to practice law with
applicable bar or registration numbers.
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An affirmative statement that the applicant is in good standing and eligible to
practice law in those jurisdictions and is not the subject of a disciplinary action
or investigation. If the applicant is the subject of a disciplinary action or
investigation, the applicant must provide:
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the name and address of the disciplinary authority for the jurisdiction;
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a brief description of the nature of the action; and
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the status of the action or investigation.
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An affirmative statement that the applicant is subject to the Nebraska Rules of
Professional Conduct on admission
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A statement, including contact information, that the applicant has associated and
is appearing with an attorney:
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who is a Nebraska resident;
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who is admitted to practice in the Nebraska;
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on whom service may be had in connection with the action with the same force and
effect as if personally made on the foreign attorney within Nebraska;
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who must sign all pleadings, motions, and papers filed in the case; and
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who must personally appear at all proceedings before the court unless excused by
the court.
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A $250 fee payable to the clerk of each court in which the attorney is appearing or
making any filing.
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.)
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If the court grants the motion, the applicant must take and subscribe the oath
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).
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Regularly licensed practicing attorneys of other states are not required to
associate with an attorney licensed in Nebraska if the laws of the state in which
the out-of-state attorney practices permits Nebraska licensed attorneys to practice
in its courts without being associated with a local attorney (
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