Vanessa J. Gorden

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Vanessa J. Gorden: Attorney with GordenLaw, LLC
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Biography

Vanessa has been a licensed attorney practicing primarily in family law matters following graduating with honors from the University of South Dakota School of Law in 2005. She concentrates on representing individuals in all areas of family and juvenile law. Vanessa is also a 2009 graduate of the Nebraska State Bar Association’s Leadership Academy and a former chair of the Bar Association’s Legal Services Committee. She regularly teaches continuing legal education sessions for other family law attorneys in Nebraska.

Recently, Vanessa was a co-author of Stress-Free Divorce Volume 4: Conversations with Leading Divorce Professionals (2018). She was honored to be recognized as a Distinguished Lawyer by Expert Network in 2017 and to receive the 10 Best Client Satisfaction designation from the American Institute of Family Law Attorneys in 2016, as well as the Top 10 Attorneys Under 40 award from the National Academy of Family Law Attorneys in 2015. As the owner and managing member of GordenLaw LLC, Vanessa directs all legal services performed by attorneys and staff at the firm.

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Areas of Practice (14)

  • Family Law
  • Divorce
  • Paternity
  • Post Divorce Modification
  • Child Custody
  • Child Support
  • Legal Separation
  • Grandparent Rights
  • Guardianship and Conservatorship
  • Removal from Nebraska
  • Child Abuse and Neglect
  • Termination of Parental Rights
  • Adoption
  • Alimony

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
University of South Dakota, M.A., 2005; University of South Dakota, B.S., 2002
Law School Attended:
University of South Dakota School of Law, J.D., 2005
Year of First Admission:
2005
Admission:
2005, South Dakota; 2006, Nebraska
Memberships:
State Bar of South Dakota; Nebraska State and American Bar Associations.
Certifications:
2009 graduate of the Nebraska State Bar Association’s Leadership Academy, Former Chair of the Bar Association’s Legal Services Committee, Distinguished Lawyer by Expert Network in 2017 by American Institute of Family Law Attorneys, Top 10 Attorneys Under 40 award from the National Academy of Family Law Attorneys in 2015
ISLN:
918734110

Payment Information

Fixed Hourly Rates
$185 - $255/hr
Credit Cards Accepted
Yes
Other Information
Fixed fees available, Retainer Fee

Peer Reviews

4.4/5.0 (14 reviews)
Martindale-Hubbell® AV Preeminent Rating Badge

  • Legal Knowledge

    4.5/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    4.4/5.0

  • Judgment

    4.5/5.0

  • Communication

    4.5/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    4.4/5.0

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 04/23/20 in Family Law

    Vanessa is a gifted litigator. She is always prepared and is an excellent advocate for her clients.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 04/10/20 in Family Law

    very ethical. Takes her profession seriously and strives to represent her clients to get the best outcome. Not just an a legal expert but also a counselor that wants to understand her clients desires. Very respectful to other attorneys and the lega... Read more

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 04/10/20 in Family Law

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 04/07/20 in Family Law

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 04/03/20 in Family Law

    I practiced with Vanessa for many years. She always exhibited the highest of ethical standards and the utmost dedication to her clients. She is definitely an attorney who truly cares about her clients and obtaining the best outcomes for them. I wi... Read more

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 03/30/20 in Family Law

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 03/28/20 in Family Law

    Vanessa is an excellent attorney. I have always found her to be very honest, reasonable, and straightforward. In addition, she cares about her clients and works hard to move cases forward and get things done.

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  • 4.8/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 03/28/20 in Child Abuse and Neglect

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  • 4.6/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 04/02/20 in Family Law

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  • 4.4/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 04/02/20 in Family Law

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Avvo Client Review
5.0/5.0 (40 reviews)
Client Choice Award Client Champion

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Lawyers Client Review
5.0/5.0 (2 reviews)
Client Champion

Vanessa was amazing! She explained everything and answered every question I had. She made sure I was in the loop with everything going on and the entire divorce process was easy and fast!

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402-858-2270  Phone

www.gordenlaw.com

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