Smith Pauley LLP

Smith Pauley LLP Smith Pauley LLP is a full-service law firm representing businesses and individuals.

Our attorneys are always in your corner. Thanks for the shout out, Russell. Keep up the awesome work, Anne Marie! đź’Ż
08/21/2026

Our attorneys are always in your corner. Thanks for the shout out, Russell. Keep up the awesome work, Anne Marie! đź’Ż

Please join us in welcoming Tanya Hansen to Smith Pauley!We’re excited to welcome Tanya as a Partner and are especially ...
08/13/2026

Please join us in welcoming Tanya Hansen to Smith Pauley!

We’re excited to welcome Tanya as a Partner and are especially grateful that she’ll be helping us launch our Grand Island office on September 1.

Tanya brings extensive experience in civil litigation, insurance defense, and employment law. She represents businesses, employers, insurance carriers, and individuals in matters ranging from auto and premises liability to commercial and employment litigation. She also advises employers on practical, legally compliant workplace practices and employment matters.

A respected trial attorney, Tanya was elected to the American Board of Trial Advocates in 2023 and was named the Nebraska Defense Counsel Association Attorney of the Year in 2025.

We’re thrilled to have Tanya on the Smith Pauley team and look forward to the experience, perspective, and client-focused approach she’ll bring to our growing firm and to the Grand Island community.

Welcome to Smith Pauley, Tanya! We’re so glad you’re here.

We’re proud to share that Smith Pauley LLP has been named to the Inc. 5000 list of America’s Fastest-Growing Private Com...
08/11/2026

We’re proud to share that Smith Pauley LLP has been named to the Inc. 5000 list of America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies for 2026.

As a firm that opened its doors just four years ago, this marks our first year of eligibility for the ranking, making the recognition especially meaningful.
 
Some highlights:
âś… #1 fastest-growing law firm in Nebraska
✅  #5 fastest-growing private company in the Omaha metropolitan area
✅  #6 fastest-growing private company in Nebraska
✅  #1,659 fastest-growing private company in the United States
 
While growth is measured in numbers, this achievement is really about people. It’s a reflection of the trust our clients place in us, the commitment of our attorneys and professional staff, and the shared vision that has guided us since day one.

This recognition is a milestone, but more importantly, it’s motivation to continue building a firm that delivers exceptional service, fosters meaningful relationships, and creates opportunities for our team and clients alike.  

Thank you to our clients, colleagues, and community for being part of this journey.

Our rockstar paralegals Christina Craft and Austin Herr were on hand last night as the Nebraska Paralegal Association ce...
08/07/2026

Our rockstar paralegals Christina Craft and Austin Herr were on hand last night as the Nebraska Paralegal Association celebrated a major milestone — 50 years of bringing legal professionals across Nebraska together to learn, connect, and support one another.

Proud to have team members who show up beyond the office walls. Christina and Austin embody what makes Smith Pauley what it is — dedicated to the law, to our attorneys, and to our clients. We couldn’t do it without them. 🎉

07/31/2026

All-star attorneys by day. Pickleball champions by… also day. 🏓

We celebrated the end of an amazing summer with our associates at Smash Park—and found out Jeff and Philip have a few skills that didn’t make it onto their bios. Congrats on taking home the title!

To our summer associates: you showed up, you delivered, and you made this summer one to remember. We hope you had as much fun as we did!

Four years ago, we set out to build something different — a law firm rooted in Nebraska, built on transparency, excellen...
07/31/2026

Four years ago, we set out to build something different — a law firm rooted in Nebraska, built on transparency, excellence and genuine care. National expertise, midwestern values. 

Today, on the eve of our 4th anniversary, we’re celebrating the best way we know how: announcing our next chapter.

Smith Pauley is opening a new office in Grand Island on September 1! 🎉 

We’re honored to grow alongside the clients and communities who’ve trusted us these past four years, and we can’t wait to begin building trusted partnerships in Grand Island too. 

More details on our team and grand opening are coming soon. Stay tuned!

07/23/2026

Partner Julia Palzer breaks down Nebraska’s Inheritance Tax — what it is, how it works, and why we have it.

Estate planning is complex. We make it clearer.

If you have questions about how it applies to your estate plan, Julia and our team are here to help.


07/08/2026

What’s the most important thing to consider during the letter of intent stage in an M&A deal? Partner and Co-Founder Tyler Seals shares his thoughts.

Meet Julia Palzer, Partner specializing in Estate Planning at Smith Pauley LLP.

Julia helps people put their plans and ...
06/23/2026

Meet Julia Palzer, Partner specializing in Estate Planning at Smith Pauley LLP.

Julia helps people put their plans and wishes into place so they don’t have to worry about them anymore. It sounds simple, but the relief her clients feel when it’s done is anything but. 

She works primarily with couples, individuals, and business owners — most of them somewhere between $1M and $10M — who often have been thinking about their estate plan for years but haven’t made the jump. About 70% of her clients are first-timers. They walk in carrying the weight of something unfinished. They leave, as Julia puts it, almost levitating. 

What surprises people most is how well they understand their own plan when they’re done. Julia doesn’t just process the paperwork, she makes sure her clients know exactly what they have, why it’s structured the way it is, and what it will mean for the people they love most. Every client leaves with a neat and tidy binder and a clear head. That’s Julia’s standard. 

She came to Smith Pauley after co-owning a successful firm. Her words on that decision say it best: “I think this is better, because I can do more for my clients than I could before. They have access to a whole team of phenomenal lawyers.” 

If you’ve been putting off your estate plan, Julia is who you call first.

Our Smith Pauley team recently came together for our Q2 internal fundraiser benefiting collecting diapers, clothing, pe...
05/28/2026

Our Smith Pauley team recently came together for our Q2 internal fundraiser benefiting collecting diapers, clothing, personal hygiene items, and other essentials to support children and families in our community.

We’re grateful for organizations like CSI that work every day to help families thrive and provide care, support, and stability when it’s needed most.

Thank you to our attorneys and staff for showing up so generously—and to Amanda and the CSI team for the incredible work you do!

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3555 Farnam Street, Suite 1000
Omaha, NE
68105

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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