She received her Juris Doctorate from Creighton University School of Law in 1986. Since that time, she has practiced law in a wide variety of settings, from corporate to private practice.

In addition, she has taught legal topics in various academic settings. She has settled into the practice of Elder Law, a new and emerging area that has grown dramatically with the aging of the baby boomers. Catherine is the owner and managing attorney at Elder Law of Omaha. She welcomes the opportunity to practice law in a more holistic, largely non-adversarial environment.

Bar Admissions

• Nebraska, 1986
• Iowa, 2017
• U.S. Court of Appeals 18th Circuit

Professional Associations and Memberships

• WealthCounsel
• Omaha Estate Planning Council
• Nebraska Bar Association
• Alzheimer’s Association Board
• NAELA
• Academy of Special Needs Planners
• Editor in Chief, 2022 Edition of the Elder Law Handbook

Pro Bono Activities

• Trained as a Conservator and Guardian by Nebraska State Court Administration
• Recognized by the Nebraska Supreme Court Access to Justice Commission and the Nebraska State Bar Association for commitment to improving equal access to justice by devoting professional time and resources to voluntary pro bono legal services.

Samantha D’Angelo earned her Juris Doctorate from the Creighton University School of Law in 2017 along with a certificate in litigation and Master’s degree in Negotiation and Conflict Resolution. Prior to earning her law degree and joining Elder Law of Omaha, Ms. D’Angelo received a BA in Psychology and minor in sociology from Wayne State College. Ms. D’Angelo put her skills to work as a child welfare social worker for two years before the passion of wanting to do more for others led her to law school.

At Elder Law of Omaha, Ms. D’Angelo guides her clients through the process of getting their affairs in order, creates Powers of Attorney, Wills and Trusts, and other services to meet her clients’ needs.

Bar Admissions

• Nebraska, 2016

Professional Associations and Memberships

• ElderCounsel
• Nebraska Bar Association
• Omaha Bar Association
• Parkinson’s Association Board Member
• Foster Care Review Board

Cullan Nechkash earned his Juris Doctorate from Creighton University School of Law in 2018 along with a Masters Degree in Government Organization Administration and Leadership. Prior to attending law school, Cullan received his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with an emphasis in Pre-Law as part of Crieghton’s 3/3 Dual-Degree program.

At Elder Law, Cullan achieves client satisfaction by assisting with Estate Planning, Wills and Trusts, and Probate and Trust Administration.

 

Bar Admissions

• Washington, D.C., 2021
• Nebraska, 2022

Professional Associations and Memberships

• Nebraska State Bar Association
• Omaha Bar Association
• D.C. Bar Association