Associate and Of Counsel Attorney Profiles
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Ari D. Riekes—Associate
Email: Ari D. Riekes | Phone: 402-492-9800 | Toll free: 800-889-9801 | Fax: 402-492-9336
Areas of practice
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Admitted to practice
- Illinois, 2003
- Nebraska, 2005
Certification
- Completed the 30 hour mediation training program sponsored by the Nebraska Office of Dispute Resolution and the 30 hour Family Mediation training Program sponsored by the Nebraska Office of Dispute Resolution for Parenting Act mediation
Education
- Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology, J.D., with honors, 2003
- Northwestern University, M.S., Education and Social Policy, 1996
- University of Michigan, B.A., Political Science, 1994
Membership
- President of Henry Monsky Lodge of B'nai B'rith in Omaha.
Tyler C. Block—Associate
Email: Tyler C. Block | Phone: 402-492-9800 | Toll free: 800-889-9801 | Fax: 402-492-9336
Tyler Block was born in Omaha, Nebraska and has been an active member of the Omaha community. He attended the University of Nebraska at Omaha and attained a Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice in 2006.
Tyler attended law school at Creighton University School of Law. After his first year of law school, Tyler worked as a law clerk for Marks, Clare & Richards, LLC. Tyler describes his work as a law clerk as "invaluable," as he was able to supplement the conceptual teachings of law school with real, hands-on experience in the practice of law in the Omaha community.
Tyler was hired on as an associate attorney with Marks, Clare & Richards, LLC in 2009, after graduating law school and passing the Nebraska Bar Exam. Tyler has flourished as an associate attorney, handling cases in the areas of personal injury, workers' compensation, family law, criminal defense and employment law. Tyler has a passion for the law and he takes an active interest in the problems and concerns of his clients.
Michael Nelsen, Partner with Marks Clare & Richards, LLC, said of Tyler: "He is an energetic and out-going young attorney. Tyler's excellent oral and written communication skills complement our firm's litigation and appellate practice."
Tyler describes himself as an "outdoorsman." He loves to hunt and fish as well as play golf and tennis. Indoors, Tyler likes to watch movies, play chess and read. His favorite author is Cormac McCarthy.
Areas of practice
Admitted to practice
- Nebraska, 2009
- U.S. District Court District of Nebraska, 2009
Education
- Creighton University School of Law, Doctor of Jurisprudence, 2009
- CALI Excellence for the Future Award in the study of advanced constitutional law
- University of Nebraska, Bachelor of Science, Criminal Justice, 2006
Representative Cases
- Latham v. Schwerdtfeger, 282 Neb. 121, 802 N.W.2d 66 (2011).
- E&A Consulting v. RSV, L.L.C., et al., 2010 WL 4547202, Neb.App., November 09, 2010 (No. A-10-046)
- State v. Nur: Successfully represented defendant charged with a Class II Felony in Hall County, Nebraska. Two-day trial resulted in an acquittal of all charges.
Community Activities
Project Harmony Service League, Board Member
Southwest Omaha Optimists Club; member
Sanitary and Improvement District No. 223 of Sarpy County; Board of Trustees
Professional memberships
- Nebraska State Bar Association
- Nebraska Association of Trial Attorneys
- Criminal Justice Act Panel; member.
- Nebraska State Bar Association, Family Law Section; member
Fraternity
- Sigma Phi Epsilon
Awards
- Lawyers USA - 2011 Lawyer of the Year
Kelli J. Watson—Associate
Email: Kelli J. Watson | Phone: 402-492-9800 | Toll free: 800-889-9801 | Fax: 402-492-9336
Kelli Watson was born and raised in Valentine, in the middle of the Nebraska Sandhills. She grew up on her family's cattle ranch and attended a two-room country schoolhouse until her freshman year of high school. As a child, Kelli spent her summers working in the hayfield, and raising and showing registered Charolais cattle at various cattle shows across the country.
Kelli attended the University of Nebraska at Lincoln and attained a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration and a Minor in History in 2005. As a college student, Kelli participated in a variety of extra-curricular activities, and was president of her sorority, Kappa Kappa Gamma.
Following college, Kelli attended law school at the University of Nebraska College of Law. During law school, she worked in Lincoln as a law clerk at Demars, Gordon, Olson & Zalewski, and then at Baylor, Evnen, Curtiss, Grimit & Witt, LLC.
In 2008, after graduating law school and passing the Nebraska Bar Exam, Kelli joined Marks, Clare & Richards, LLC, as an associate attorney. Kelli practices in the areas of estate planning and probate, wills, trusts, guardianships and conservatorships, corporate law, and real estate. She is passionate and proactive about achieving her clients' objectives, and enjoys working closely with her clients to ensure that their goals are achieved.
In her personal life, Kelli enjoys reading, movies, running, crafts, walking her dogs, and spending time with friends and family.
Areas of practice
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Admitted to practice
- Nebraska, 2008
- U.S. District Court District of Nebraska, 2008
Education
- University of Nebraska College of Law, Doctor of Jurisprudence, 2008
- Nebraska State Bar Association Silver Quill Award, 2006
- McGrath North Mullin & Kratz Excellence in Legal Writing Award, 2006
- University of Nebraska, Bachelor of Science, 2005
Professional membership
Sorority
- Kappa Kappa Gamma
Wallace Hopkins—Of Counsel
Email: Wallace Hopkins | Phone: 402-492-9800 | Toll free: 800-889-9801 | Fax: 402-492-9336
Areas of practice
Admitted to practice
- Nebraska, 1951
- U.S. Court of Appeals 8th Circuit
- U.S. Federal Court, 1951
Education
- Creighton University School of Law, Doctor of Jurisprudence, 1951
- Creighton University, B.S.C., 1948
