• Devotes a substantial portion of his practice to the representation of individuals and families in connection with their estate planning, in work such as planning for the disposition of wealth, reduction of estate taxes and formation of special needs trusts for disabled family members
• Helps high net worth clients and business owners transfer wealth to younger generations through sophisticated planning techniques such as Grantor Retained Annuity Trusts (GRATs) and Installment Sales to Defective Grantor Trusts
• Advises clients on all issues relating to the formation of businesses, including entity selection, liability protection and tax issues
• Assists corporate and individual clients in transactional, business planning and operational aspects of their business

Speaking Engagements

• “Buy/Sell Agreements – Tax and Business Considerations for Multiple-Owner Entities”, University of Nebraska Estate and Business Planning Program, May 2013
• Co-Chair, 2011 Nebraska State Bar Association Estate Planning Institute, March 2011
• “Estate and Gift Tax Planning Opportunities in Our Current Low-Interest Rate Environment,” University of Nebraska Estate and Business Planning Program, May 2009

• Nebraska Bar Association, Real Property, Probate and Trust Law Section
• Omaha Bar Association
• Omaha Estate Planning Council
• National Safety Council, Greater Omaha Chapter, Board Member
• Omaha Central High School Foundation, Board Member

• Tax, Trusts and Estates
• Business Transition Planning
• Charitable Planning and Foundation Administration
• Estate Planning, Estate and Gift Tax
• Nonprofit and Tax Exempt Organizations
• Private Business

• University of Nebraska, J.D., 2000
• University of Arizona, B.S., 1995

• Nebraska, 2000
• Nebraska State Courts
• U.S. District Court for the District of Nebraska

• Extensive experience representing and counseling residential and commercial real estate developers in both corporate and real estate related legal matters
• Has counseled clients in more than $300 million worth of mergers and acquisitions
• Has successfully represented clients in more than $7 million worth of property tax protests
• Advises clients on all issues relating to the formation of businesses, entity selection and liability protection
• Assists business and individual clients in transactional, business planning and operational aspects of their business

Speaking Engagements

• Scott regularly provides in-house educational seminars to local real estate brokers
• “Contract Issues,” Construction Financial Management Association – Nebraska Chapter, 2008
• “Real Estate Law For the Non-Practitioner,” Omaha Residential Realtors Association, 2002; University of Nebraska at Omaha, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006

• International Council of Shopping Centers
• Nebraska Bar Association
• Omaha Bar Association
• Jewish Community Center of Omaha, Board of Directors, 2008-Present
• Leadership Omaha, Class 31, 2008-2009
• Voices for Children Annual Event, Honorary Co-Chair, 2008
• Nebraska State Bar Association Leadership Academy, 2007-2008
• Jewish Federation of Omaha, Strategic Planning Subcommittee, 2004-2005
• American Israel Public Affairs Committee, Nebraska Council Co-Chair, 2004-2009
• Arthritis Foundation Wine ‘til Nine Fundraising Event, Co-Chair, 2004
• Jewish Press of Omaha, Board of Directors and Finance Chairman, 2002-2008
• Nebraska Jewish Historical Society, Board of Directors and Finance Committee Member, 2001-2004
• The Knights of Aksarben Foundation, Coronation Ball Floor Committee, 2003-2009
• Jewish Federation of Omaha, Co-Chairman for Fundraising Event featuring Dennis Ross, Former Envoy to Israel and Chief U.S. Negotiator to the Middle East, 2003
• Yale Richards Professional Education Seminar, Steering/Planning Committee 1999-2002
• Jewish Omaha Leadership Training Institute, Planning Committee Member and Participant, 1999-2000
• Jewish Federation of Omaha Campaign, Volunteer Fundraiser, 1997-2002; Young Men’s Division Co-Chairman, 1998
• National Young Jewish Leadership Conference in Washington, D.C., Participant, 1998
• Arthritis Foundation Fundraising Event, Co-Chairman

• Private Business
• Business Transition Planning
• Commercial Lending
• Construction
• Corporate Counsel Services
• Corporate Finance
• Mergers and Acquisitions
• Property Tax Issues and Valuation Appeal
• Real Estate
• Hotel and Leisure

• University of Nebraska College of Law, J.D., 1994
  • Order of Barristers
• Northwestern University, B.S., 1991

• Nebraska, 1994
• U.S. District Court for the District of Nebraska, 1994

Scott has worked as a solo practitioner and at one of the largest law firms in the country. He has managed the business aspects of a law firm as well as maintaining his professional practice. As a result, Scott has a unique perspective and understanding of business issues and legal matters affecting small businesses.

Scott has been listed in the 2009-2011 editions of Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business for real estate. Clients report him as “informed, knowledgeable and creative in his approach to complex deals” and “a deal maker who is always on top of a transaction. He makes life simple and gets things done without hassle.”

• Obtained summary judgment for three closely-held corporations on a multi-million dollar claim brought by alleged minority shareholder for breach of fiduciary duty, fraud and misrepresentation. Summary judgment was affirmed on appeal by Nebraska Supreme Court. Jardine v. McVey, 276 Neb. 1023 N.W.2d 690.
• Obtained dismissal of landowner’s multi-million dollar suit alleging nuisance, trespass, intentional infliction of emotional distress, recovery of real property and permanent injunction.
• Successfully defended numerous employers on various employment claims, including Title VII, ADA, FMLA and retaliation.
• Assists hospitals and physicians with medical staff discipline, credentialing, investigations and corrective action proceedings before administrative agencies.
• Successfully defended a national banking association on a threatened eviction and termination of a land lease.
• Obtained declaratory judgment for an insurer based upon a loss elimination amendment excluded coverage for the requested benefits. Affirmed on appeal. Veseley v. National Travelers Life Company, 12 Neb. App. 622, 682 N.W.2d 713.
• Assists employers, both insured and self-insured, with workers’ compensation audits, compliance and regulatory matters in Nebraska, Missouri and Kansas.
• Obtained judgment against a policyholder of a multi-million dollar major medical insurance contract on the basis of fraud and misrepresentation.

• Contributing editor to Defense Research Institute on Nebraska products liability law
• Featured speaker on a wide array of topics including employment, workers’ compensation and HIPAA-related issues

• Nebraska State Bar Association
• Iowa State Bar Association
• Omaha Bar Association
• Nebraska Association of Trial Attorneys

• Complex Commercial Litigation
• Products Liability
• Business Torts
• Employment Litigation
• Insurance Litigation
• Appellate Practice & Procedure

• Creighton University, J.D., cum laude, 1996

• Nebraska
• Iowa
• US Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit
• US District Court for the District of Nebraska
• US District Court for the Northern/Southern District of Iowa

Bryan has been a member of the Adjunct Faculty in the Department of Construction Management at the University of Nebraska, Lincoln.

• Representing employers in a range of employment law matters including counseling and litigation
• Representing shareholders in litigation with partners, directors, and officers
• Representing businesses in commercial disputes, including products liability matters
• Conducting I-9 audits and advising employers on overall immigration compliance issues
• Advising trial attorneys on appellate strategy and arguments in significant appeals
• Obtained directed verdict for construction materials supplier on warranty and indemnity claims brought by property owner and general contractor

Articles

• “Revisiting Class-Based Affirmative Action in Government Contracting,” 88 Washington University Law Review 1309, 2011

• Senior Warden, St. Martha’s Episcopal Church
• Fellow, New Leaders Council Institute, Omaha (2016)
• Creighton College of Arts and Sciences Alumni Advisory Council

• Appellate
• Complex Commercial Litigation
• Immigration – Employer Compliance
• Employment Counseling
• Employment Litigation
• Products Liability

• Washington University School of Law, J.D., summa cum laude, 2011
  • Washington University Law Review, Chief Commentaries Editor
  • Order of the Coif
  • Alumni Association Award, 2011
• Creighton University, B.A., summa cum laude, Political Science and Spanish, 2008
  • Father Richard Spillane, S.J., Award for Contributions to Civic Life, 2008
  • College of Arts and Science Outstanding Senior Award, 2008

• Nebraska
• Iowa
• U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit
• U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit
• U.S. District Court for the District of Nebraska
• U.S. District Court for the Western District of Michigan

Jarrod was selected by his peers as a Great Plains Super Lawyers “Rising Star” in the specialty of employment law in each year from 2016 to 2019.

Jarrod received the Alumni Association Award upon graduation from the Washington University in St. Louis School of Law for having the highest grade point average among his graduating class.