People ask me all the time: how do you practice law full-time and referee NFL games?
The honest answer is that I love both jobs, and they’ve made me better at each one.
I’ve been representing injured people in Nebraska since 1991. In 2008, I got the opportunity to officiate in the NFL, something I’d worked toward since my playing days at Nebraska. I didn’t want to give up either, so I didn’t.
What Football Taught Me About This Work
On game days, I’m responsible for making split-second decisions in front of millions of people. There’s no time to second-guess. You see what you see, you make the call, and you live with it.
That experience has helped me as an attorney in ways I didn’t expect. When you’re negotiating with insurance companies or arguing a case in court, there’s pressure. There are moments where backing down would be easier. But I’ve learned how to stay focused on what’s right, even when it’s uncomfortable.
The other thing football reinforced: you have to see the whole picture. Twenty-two players, the ball, the clock, the down and distance. Miss one detail and you miss the play. Personal injury cases are the same. Car accidents, workplace injuries, medical records, witness statements. The details matter.
What Matters Most
Here’s what I care about: if you’ve been hurt because someone else was careless or reckless, you shouldn’t have to fight alone against insurance adjusters and corporate lawyers who do this every day.
You’re dealing with medical bills, missing work, and trying to heal. That’s enough. Let me handle the rest.
I’ve been doing this for nearly three decades. I know how these cases work. I know what your case is worth. And I know how to fight for it.
Let’s Talk
If you’ve been injured in Nebraska and need help, call us at (402) 858-0996. No football metaphors. No sales pitch. Just a straightforward conversation about what happened and what we can do about it.