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Page 1: CORPORATE ENERGY LAW ESTATE PLANNING, & BUSINESS LAW ... · REAL ESTATE LAW We represent commercial and residential landlords, tenants, buyers, and sellers in a variety of real estate

A FULL RANGE OF LEGAL SERVICESWe know a legal relationship requires trust, and that trust

doesn’t happen by chance. It is earned with attentive service, innovative solutions to your legal problems, and steadfast reliability. Our clients have been trusting us to solve their legal issues for over 75 years. We have counseled both individuals and business owners on a wide range of legal issues, from personal matters to complex commercial transactions. We provide experienced legalcounsel in the following areas:

• Corporate & Business Law, including: - Corporate Governance - Mergers & Acquisitions - Intellectual Property - Manufacturing - Technology & Licensing• Employment Law• Energy Law• Estate Planning, Trusts & Probate• Special Needs Trusts• Franchise Law• Real Estate Law• Municipal & Public Sector Law• Litigation, including: - Probate Litigation - Civil Litigation - Insurance Defense - Personal Injury• Medical Malpractice Defense

CORPORATE& BUSINESS LAW AKC Law attorneys havecomprehensive business lawknowledge and represent clientsin a wide variety of industries. We can assist you with formingyour company, drafting andnegotiating contracts, purchaseand sale agreements, shareholder agreements, and providing legal counsel in connection with mergers and acquisitions, commercial loan documentation and succession planning. We are also experienced in data privacy, intellectual property law and software and technology licensing.

EMPLOYMENT LAWWe take a proactive approach in helping large and small business

owners handle the complicated legal issues involved in managing employees by staying informed on the latest employment law developments and guiding employers to maintain compliance within the law. We also counsel employers regarding performance evaluations, proper disciplinary procedures, and terminations and help by preparing

employment contracts, confidentiality and non-solicitation agreements, employeehandbooks, and related documents. While our attorneys are known for providing creative and innovative solutions to avoid employment disputes, sometimes litigation is thenext best step. When this happens, employerscan trust that we have the depth of experience,thoroughness and confidence you expect fromyour litigation attorney.

ESTATE PLANNING,TRUSTS & PROBATE Estate planning is essential to preserve family wealth and goes

beyond just the drafting and execution of a will. In today’s society, a broader approach to estate planning is necessary. AKC Law attorneys formulate and implement long-term programs aimed at protecting your financial security for life, while minimizing the tax burden of transferring wealth to the next generation. The skilled and knowledgeable attorneys at AKC Law use federal, state, and international death tax exemptions to your benefit. They create personalized plans utilizing sophisticated estate planning techniques such as Q-TIP marital deduction trusts, Crummey trusts, irrevocable life insurance trusts,generation-skipping transfer tax exemptions, private charitable foundations, charitable trusts, family limited partnerships, and limited liability companies.

SPECIAL NEEDS TRUSTS We recognize that caring for an individual with special needs requires unique and complex financial planning. Thisplanning does not get easier as the person with special needs gets older. Our attorneys are experienced in assisting families with special needs individuals and establishing SpecialNeeds Trusts. We are members of the Academy of Special Needs Planners. ASNP is a nationwide network of attorneys and financial planners who provide special needs planning services. Academy members work together to stay current on legal developments and to share cutting-edge techniques in planning for individuals with special needs.

FRANCHISE LAWWe represent both franchisors and franchisees in negotiating

franchise agreements and renewals and with other issues that arise during the franchise relationship. We provide day-to-day franchise and business law counseling, and draft and negotiate agreements including: • Licensing and contracting agreements • Asset and stock purchase agreements • Leases • Confidentiality and non-compete agreements • Consulting and independent contractor agreements For franchisors, we also help prepare Franchise DisclosureDocuments (FDD) and related agreements, and provide counsel in connection with system expansion and compliance and regulatory issues. For franchisees, we are able to provide insight and counsel as you select, investigate and purchase a franchise.

REAL ESTATE LAWWe represent commercial and residential landlords, tenants,

buyers, and sellers in a variety of real estate transactions. We have a comprehensive understanding of Nebraska real estate law including title defects, encumbrances, zoning, construction, insurance, covenants and easements, and other property rights issues. Our team is skilled at drafting and interpreting contracts and leases and providing proactive guidance every step of the way. Whether it’s a single real estate transaction, or we are helping our client develop a real estate portfolio, we strive to provide insightful advice that helps our clients realize their goals and maximize tax and financial benefits.

ENERGY LAW AKC Law attorneys have represented energy clients in thedevelopment, construction, ownership and operation of electrical generation projects including over 9,000 MW of natural gas-fueled power projects, 280 MW of utility scale solar power projects and close to 500 MW of wind-powered projects. We have also assisted with marketing natural gas, electric power, and related commodities. Our attorneys are adept in finding creative solutions to the many issues that arise in connection with the multi-year development of energy-related projects and the subsequent long-term operation and maintenance of those projects. Our experience enables us to advise our clients on the risks involved, while assistingthem in finding solutionsthat work for everyoneinvolved. We havedeveloped a depth ofknowledge and experienceacross many attorneys in our firm that permits us to work on multiple projects simultaneously. Typical transactions include: • Complex agreements for the engineering, procurement and construction of power plants, gas and water pipelines, electric transmission systems and other supporting plant infrastructure • Purchase and sale agreements for gas and steam turbine generators, solar panels, wind turbines and related equipment • Operation, maintenance, and long term service agreements • Assistance in construction financing • Handling of employment-related matters

MUNICIPAL & PUBLIC SECTOR LAWMunicipal and Public Sector representation requires special legal

knowledge and judgment as well as expertise in the operation of public entities and agencies and how they interact with the private sector. Our experience in employment relations, the Americans withDisabilities Act, professional liability, complex real estate, and other matters allows us to provide valuable insight on public law issues and effectively develop cost effective solutions.

LITIGATION AKC Law has a robust litigation department. We are proud of the

extensive and diverse experience of our litigators. We have achieved successful outcomes defendingclients in probate and inheritancecontests, business successionissues, employment law disputes,construction claims, municipal lawand zoning disputes, landlordtenant issues, and othercomplex commercial disputes. Our success is based on ourattorneys’ ability to obtain a carefulunderstanding of the issues and provide creative solutions to resolve the issues as quickly and economically as possible. AKC Law litigators will attempt to settle disputes throughcompromise, negotiation or alternative dispute resolution whenever it is appropriate. However, when litigation becomes necessary, we have experienced, persuasive and insightful litigators ready to help protect our clients’ interests. Our attorneys have appeared in state and federal courts and before administrative agencies representing clients from pre-litigation through the appeals process.

MEDICAL MALPRACTICE DEFENSE AKC Law litigators work with health care providers, medical

institutions, private medical practices, risk managers and insurance claims managers to defend medical negligence claims in Nebraska and Iowa. Our firm represents physicians, pharmacists, nurses,ophthalmologists, dentists, and other professionals. Our litigators have extensive experience in defense of medicalprofessionals involving multi-million dollar exposures. We havesuccessfully defended malpractice claims in a wide range of specialties including cardiology, surgery, obstetrics and gynecology, emergency medicine, family medicine, anesthesia and more. Some of the legal matters we handle include: • Insurance Defense • General Negligence • Professional Malpractice Defense • Professional Liability Defense • Hospital Liability & Malpractice Our attorneys are known for their litigation skills, knowledge and experience.

EFFECT IVE

EXPER I ENCED

Abrahams Kaslow & Cassman LLPis a Full-Service Business Law firmin Omaha, Nebraska.

Our expertise is long-term strategic counsel on Business, Estate andLitigation matters.

Page 2: CORPORATE ENERGY LAW ESTATE PLANNING, & BUSINESS LAW ... · REAL ESTATE LAW We represent commercial and residential landlords, tenants, buyers, and sellers in a variety of real estate

A FULL RANGE OF LEGAL SERVICESWe know a legal relationship requires trust, and that trust

doesn’t happen by chance. It is earned with attentive service, innovative solutions to your legal problems, and steadfast reliability. Our clients have been trusting us to solve their legal issues for over 75 years. We have counseled both individuals and business owners on a wide range of legal issues, from personal matters to complex commercial transactions. We provide experienced legalcounsel in the following areas:

• Corporate & Business Law, including: - Corporate Governance - Mergers & Acquisitions - Intellectual Property - Manufacturing - Technology & Licensing• Employment Law• Energy Law• Estate Planning, Trusts & Probate• Special Needs Trusts• Franchise Law• Real Estate Law• Municipal & Public Sector Law• Litigation, including: - Probate Litigation - Civil Litigation - Insurance Defense - Personal Injury• Medical Malpractice Defense

CORPORATE& BUSINESS LAW AKC Law attorneys havecomprehensive business lawknowledge and represent clientsin a wide variety of industries. We can assist you with formingyour company, drafting andnegotiating contracts, purchaseand sale agreements, shareholder agreements, and providing legal counsel in connection with mergers and acquisitions, commercial loan documentation and succession planning. We are also experienced in data privacy, intellectual property law and software and technology licensing.

EMPLOYMENT LAWWe take a proactive approach in helping large and small business

owners handle the complicated legal issues involved in managing employees by staying informed on the latest employment law developments and guiding employers to maintain compliance within the law. We also counsel employers regarding performance evaluations, proper disciplinary procedures, and terminations and help by preparing

employment contracts, confidentiality and non-solicitation agreements, employeehandbooks, and related documents. While our attorneys are known for providing creative and innovative solutions to avoid employment disputes, sometimes litigation is thenext best step. When this happens, employerscan trust that we have the depth of experience,thoroughness and confidence you expect fromyour litigation attorney.

ESTATE PLANNING,TRUSTS & PROBATE Estate planning is essential to preserve family wealth and goes

beyond just the drafting and execution of a will. In today’s society, a broader approach to estate planning is necessary. AKC Law attorneys formulate and implement long-term programs aimed at protecting your financial security for life, while minimizing the tax burden of transferring wealth to the next generation. The skilled and knowledgeable attorneys at AKC Law use federal, state, and international death tax exemptions to your benefit. They create personalized plans utilizing sophisticated estate planning techniques such as Q-TIP marital deduction trusts, Crummey trusts, irrevocable life insurance trusts,generation-skipping transfer tax exemptions, private charitable foundations, charitable trusts, family limited partnerships, and limited liability companies.

SPECIAL NEEDS TRUSTS We recognize that caring for an individual with special needs requires unique and complex financial planning. Thisplanning does not get easier as the person with special needs gets older. Our attorneys are experienced in assisting families with special needs individuals and establishing SpecialNeeds Trusts. We are members of the Academy of Special Needs Planners. ASNP is a nationwide network of attorneys and financial planners who provide special needs planning services. Academy members work together to stay current on legal developments and to share cutting-edge techniques in planning for individuals with special needs.

FRANCHISE LAWWe represent both franchisors and franchisees in negotiating

franchise agreements and renewals and with other issues that arise during the franchise relationship. We provide day-to-day franchise and business law counseling, and draft and negotiate agreements including: • Licensing and contracting agreements • Asset and stock purchase agreements • Leases • Confidentiality and non-compete agreements • Consulting and independent contractor agreements For franchisors, we also help prepare Franchise DisclosureDocuments (FDD) and related agreements, and provide counsel in connection with system expansion and compliance and regulatory issues. For franchisees, we are able to provide insight and counsel as you select, investigate and purchase a franchise.

REAL ESTATE LAWWe represent commercial and residential landlords, tenants,

buyers, and sellers in a variety of real estate transactions. We have a comprehensive understanding of Nebraska real estate law including title defects, encumbrances, zoning, construction, insurance, covenants and easements, and other property rights issues. Our team is skilled at drafting and interpreting contracts and leases and providing proactive guidance every step of the way. Whether it’s a single real estate transaction, or we are helping our client develop a real estate portfolio, we strive to provide insightful advice that helps our clients realize their goals and maximize tax and financial benefits.

ENERGY LAW AKC Law attorneys have represented energy clients in thedevelopment, construction, ownership and operation of electrical generation projects including over 9,000 MW of natural gas-fueled power projects, 280 MW of utility scale solar power projects and close to 500 MW of wind-powered projects. We have also assisted with marketing natural gas, electric power, and related commodities. Our attorneys are adept in finding creative solutions to the many issues that arise in connection with the multi-year development of energy-related projects and the subsequent long-term operation and maintenance of those projects. Our experience enables us to advise our clients on the risks involved, while assistingthem in finding solutionsthat work for everyoneinvolved. We havedeveloped a depth ofknowledge and experienceacross many attorneys in our firm that permits us to work on multiple projects simultaneously. Typical transactions include: • Complex agreements for the engineering, procurement and construction of power plants, gas and water pipelines, electric transmission systems and other supporting plant infrastructure • Purchase and sale agreements for gas and steam turbine generators, solar panels, wind turbines and related equipment • Operation, maintenance, and long term service agreements • Assistance in construction financing • Handling of employment-related matters

MUNICIPAL & PUBLIC SECTOR LAWMunicipal and Public Sector representation requires special legal

knowledge and judgment as well as expertise in the operation of public entities and agencies and how they interact with the private sector. Our experience in employment relations, the Americans withDisabilities Act, professional liability, complex real estate, and other matters allows us to provide valuable insight on public law issues and effectively develop cost effective solutions.

LITIGATION AKC Law has a robust litigation department. We are proud of the

extensive and diverse experience of our litigators. We have achieved successful outcomes defendingclients in probate and inheritancecontests, business successionissues, employment law disputes,construction claims, municipal lawand zoning disputes, landlordtenant issues, and othercomplex commercial disputes. Our success is based on ourattorneys’ ability to obtain a carefulunderstanding of the issues and provide creative solutions to resolve the issues as quickly and economically as possible. AKC Law litigators will attempt to settle disputes throughcompromise, negotiation or alternative dispute resolution whenever it is appropriate. However, when litigation becomes necessary, we have experienced, persuasive and insightful litigators ready to help protect our clients’ interests. Our attorneys have appeared in state and federal courts and before administrative agencies representing clients from pre-litigation through the appeals process.

MEDICAL MALPRACTICE DEFENSE AKC Law litigators work with health care providers, medical

institutions, private medical practices, risk managers and insurance claims managers to defend medical negligence claims in Nebraska and Iowa. Our firm represents physicians, pharmacists, nurses,ophthalmologists, dentists, and other professionals. Our litigators have extensive experience in defense of medicalprofessionals involving multi-million dollar exposures. We havesuccessfully defended malpractice claims in a wide range of specialties including cardiology, surgery, obstetrics and gynecology, emergency medicine, family medicine, anesthesia and more. Some of the legal matters we handle include: • Insurance Defense • General Negligence • Professional Malpractice Defense • Professional Liability Defense • Hospital Liability & Malpractice Our attorneys are known for their litigation skills, knowledge and experience.

EFFECT IVE

EXPER I ENCED

Abrahams Kaslow & Cassman LLPis a Full-Service Business Law firmin Omaha, Nebraska.

Our expertise is long-term strategic counsel on Business, Estate andLitigation matters.

Page 3: CORPORATE ENERGY LAW ESTATE PLANNING, & BUSINESS LAW ... · REAL ESTATE LAW We represent commercial and residential landlords, tenants, buyers, and sellers in a variety of real estate

A FULL RANGE OF LEGAL SERVICESWe know a legal relationship requires trust, and that trust

doesn’t happen by chance. It is earned with attentive service, innovative solutions to your legal problems, and steadfast reliability. Our clients have been trusting us to solve their legal issues for over 75 years. We have counseled both individuals and business owners on a wide range of legal issues, from personal matters to complex commercial transactions. We provide experienced legalcounsel in the following areas:

• Corporate & Business Law, including: - Corporate Governance - Mergers & Acquisitions - Intellectual Property - Manufacturing - Technology & Licensing• Employment Law• Energy Law• Estate Planning, Trusts & Probate• Special Needs Trusts• Franchise Law• Real Estate Law• Municipal & Public Sector Law• Litigation, including: - Probate Litigation - Civil Litigation - Insurance Defense - Personal Injury• Medical Malpractice Defense

CORPORATE& BUSINESS LAW AKC Law attorneys havecomprehensive business lawknowledge and represent clientsin a wide variety of industries. We can assist you with formingyour company, drafting andnegotiating contracts, purchaseand sale agreements, shareholder agreements, and providing legal counsel in connection with mergers and acquisitions, commercial loan documentation and succession planning. We are also experienced in data privacy, intellectual property law and software and technology licensing.

EMPLOYMENT LAWWe take a proactive approach in helping large and small business

owners handle the complicated legal issues involved in managing employees by staying informed on the latest employment law developments and guiding employers to maintain compliance within the law. We also counsel employers regarding performance evaluations, proper disciplinary procedures, and terminations and help by preparing

employment contracts, confidentiality and non-solicitation agreements, employeehandbooks, and related documents. While our attorneys are known for providing creative and innovative solutions to avoid employment disputes, sometimes litigation is thenext best step. When this happens, employerscan trust that we have the depth of experience,thoroughness and confidence you expect fromyour litigation attorney.

ESTATE PLANNING,TRUSTS & PROBATE Estate planning is essential to preserve family wealth and goes

beyond just the drafting and execution of a will. In today’s society, a broader approach to estate planning is necessary. AKC Law attorneys formulate and implement long-term programs aimed at protecting your financial security for life, while minimizing the tax burden of transferring wealth to the next generation. The skilled and knowledgeable attorneys at AKC Law use federal, state, and international death tax exemptions to your benefit. They create personalized plans utilizing sophisticated estate planning techniques such as Q-TIP marital deduction trusts, Crummey trusts, irrevocable life insurance trusts,generation-skipping transfer tax exemptions, private charitable foundations, charitable trusts, family limited partnerships, and limited liability companies.

SPECIAL NEEDS TRUSTS We recognize that caring for an individual with special needs requires unique and complex financial planning. Thisplanning does not get easier as the person with special needs gets older. Our attorneys are experienced in assisting families with special needs individuals and establishing SpecialNeeds Trusts. We are members of the Academy of Special Needs Planners. ASNP is a nationwide network of attorneys and financial planners who provide special needs planning services. Academy members work together to stay current on legal developments and to share cutting-edge techniques in planning for individuals with special needs.

FRANCHISE LAWWe represent both franchisors and franchisees in negotiating

franchise agreements and renewals and with other issues that arise during the franchise relationship. We provide day-to-day franchise and business law counseling, and draft and negotiate agreements including: • Licensing and contracting agreements • Asset and stock purchase agreements • Leases • Confidentiality and non-compete agreements • Consulting and independent contractor agreements For franchisors, we also help prepare Franchise DisclosureDocuments (FDD) and related agreements, and provide counsel in connection with system expansion and compliance and regulatory issues. For franchisees, we are able to provide insight and counsel as you select, investigate and purchase a franchise.

REAL ESTATE LAWWe represent commercial and residential landlords, tenants,

buyers, and sellers in a variety of real estate transactions. We have a comprehensive understanding of Nebraska real estate law including title defects, encumbrances, zoning, construction, insurance, covenants and easements, and other property rights issues. Our team is skilled at drafting and interpreting contracts and leases and providing proactive guidance every step of the way. Whether it’s a single real estate transaction, or we are helping our client develop a real estate portfolio, we strive to provide insightful advice that helps our clients realize their goals and maximize tax and financial benefits.

and sale agreements, shareholder agreements, and providing legal counsel in connection with mergers and acquisitions, commercial loan

proper disciplinary procedures, and terminations and help by preparing employment contracts, confidentiality and non-solicitation agreements, employeehandbooks, and related documents. While our attorneys are known for providing creative and innovative solutions to avoid employment disputes, sometimes litigation is thenext best step. When this happens, employerscan trust that we have the depth of experience,thoroughness and confidence you expect fromyour litigation attorney.

ENERGY LAW AKC Law attorneys have represented energy clients in thedevelopment, construction, ownership and operation of electrical generation projects including over 9,000 MW of natural gas-fueled power projects, 280 MW of utility scale solar power projects and close to 500 MW of wind-powered projects. We have also assisted with marketing natural gas, electric power, and related commodities. Our attorneys are adept in finding creative solutions to the many issues that arise in connection with the multi-year development of energy-related projects and the subsequent long-term operation and maintenance of those projects. Our experience enables us to advise our clients on the risks involved, while assistingthem in finding solutionsthat work for everyoneinvolved. We havedeveloped a depth ofknowledge and experienceacross many attorneys in our firm that permits us to work on multiple projects simultaneously. Typical transactions include: • Complex agreements for the engineering, procurement and construction of power plants, gas and water pipelines, electric transmission systems and other supporting plant infrastructure • Purchase and sale agreements for gas and steam turbine generators, solar panels, wind turbines and related equipment • Operation, maintenance, and long term service agreements • Assistance in construction financing • Handling of employment-related matters

MUNICIPAL & PUBLIC SECTOR LAWMunicipal and Public Sector representation requires special legal

knowledge and judgment as well as expertise in the operation of public entities and agencies and how they interact with the private sector. Our experience in employment relations, the Americans withDisabilities Act, professional liability, complex real estate, and other matters allows us to provide valuable insight on public law issues and effectively develop cost effective solutions.

LITIGATION AKC Law has a robust litigation department. We are proud of the

extensive and diverse experience of our litigators. We have achieved successful outcomes defendingclients in probate and inheritancecontests, business successionissues, employment law disputes,construction claims, municipal lawand zoning disputes, landlordtenant issues, and othercomplex commercial disputes. Our success is based on ourattorneys’ ability to obtain a carefulunderstanding of the issues and provide creative solutions to resolve the issues as quickly and economically as possible. AKC Law litigators will attempt to settle disputes throughcompromise, negotiation or alternative dispute resolution whenever it is appropriate. However, when litigation becomes necessary, we have experienced, persuasive and insightful litigators ready to help protect our clients’ interests. Our attorneys have appeared in state and federal courts and before administrative agencies representing clients from pre-litigation through the appeals process.

MEDICAL MALPRACTICE DEFENSE AKC Law litigators work with health care providers, medical

institutions, private medical practices, risk managers and insurance claims managers to defend medical negligence claims in Nebraska and Iowa. Our firm represents physicians, pharmacists, nurses,ophthalmologists, dentists, and other professionals. Our litigators have extensive experience in defense of medicalprofessionals involving multi-million dollar exposures. We havesuccessfully defended malpractice claims in a wide range of specialties including cardiology, surgery, obstetrics and gynecology, emergency medicine, family medicine, anesthesia and more. Some of the legal matters we handle include: • Insurance Defense • General Negligence • Professional Malpractice Defense • Professional Liability Defense • Hospital Liability & Malpractice Our attorneys are known for their litigation skills, knowledge and experience.

EFFECT IVE

EXPER I ENCED

Abrahams Kaslow & Cassman LLPis a Full-Service Business Law firmin Omaha, Nebraska.

Our expertise is long-term strategic counsel on Business, Estate andLitigation matters.

Page 4: CORPORATE ENERGY LAW ESTATE PLANNING, & BUSINESS LAW ... · REAL ESTATE LAW We represent commercial and residential landlords, tenants, buyers, and sellers in a variety of real estate

A FULL RANGE OF LEGAL SERVICESWe know a legal relationship requires trust, and that trust

doesn’t happen by chance. It is earned with attentive service, innovative solutions to your legal problems, and steadfast reliability. Our clients have been trusting us to solve their legal issues for over 75 years. We have counseled both individuals and business owners on a wide range of legal issues, from personal matters to complex commercial transactions. We provide experienced legalcounsel in the following areas:

• Corporate & Business Law, including: - Corporate Governance - Mergers & Acquisitions - Intellectual Property - Manufacturing - Technology & Licensing• Employment Law• Energy Law• Estate Planning, Trusts & Probate• Special Needs Trusts• Franchise Law• Real Estate Law• Municipal & Public Sector Law• Litigation, including: - Probate Litigation - Civil Litigation - Insurance Defense - Personal Injury• Medical Malpractice Defense

CORPORATE& BUSINESS LAW AKC Law attorneys havecomprehensive business lawknowledge and represent clientsin a wide variety of industries. We can assist you with formingyour company, drafting andnegotiating contracts, purchaseand sale agreements, shareholder agreements, and providing legal counsel in connection with mergers and acquisitions, commercial loan documentation and succession planning. We are also experienced in data privacy, intellectual property law and software and technology licensing.

EMPLOYMENT LAWWe take a proactive approach in helping large and small business

owners handle the complicated legal issues involved in managing employees by staying informed on the latest employment law developments and guiding employers to maintain compliance within the law. We also counsel employers regarding performance evaluations, proper disciplinary procedures, and terminations and help by preparing

employment contracts, confidentiality and non-solicitation agreements, employeehandbooks, and related documents. While our attorneys are known for providing creative and innovative solutions to avoid employment disputes, sometimes litigation is thenext best step. When this happens, employerscan trust that we have the depth of experience,thoroughness and confidence you expect fromyour litigation attorney.

ESTATE PLANNING,TRUSTS & PROBATE Estate planning is essential to preserve family wealth and goes

beyond just the drafting and execution of a will. In today’s society, a broader approach to estate planning is necessary. AKC Law attorneys formulate and implement long-term programs aimed at protecting your financial security for life, while minimizing the tax burden of transferring wealth to the next generation. The skilled and knowledgeable attorneys at AKC Law use federal, state, and international death tax exemptions to your benefit. They create personalized plans utilizing sophisticated estate planning techniques such as Q-TIP marital deduction trusts, Crummey trusts, irrevocable life insurance trusts,generation-skipping transfer tax exemptions, private charitable foundations, charitable trusts, family limited partnerships, and limited liability companies.

SPECIAL NEEDS TRUSTS We recognize that caring for an individual with special needs requires unique and complex financial planning. Thisplanning does not get easier as the person with special needs gets older. Our attorneys are experienced in assisting families with special needs individuals and establishing SpecialNeeds Trusts. We are members of the Academy of Special Needs Planners. ASNP is a nationwide network of attorneys and financial planners who provide special needs planning services. Academy members work together to stay current on legal developments and to share cutting-edge techniques in planning for individuals with special needs.

FRANCHISE LAWWe represent both franchisors and franchisees in negotiating

franchise agreements and renewals and with other issues that arise during the franchise relationship. We provide day-to-day franchise and business law counseling, and draft and negotiate agreements including: • Licensing and contracting agreements • Asset and stock purchase agreements • Leases • Confidentiality and non-compete agreements • Consulting and independent contractor agreements For franchisors, we also help prepare Franchise DisclosureDocuments (FDD) and related agreements, and provide counsel in connection with system expansion and compliance and regulatory issues. For franchisees, we are able to provide insight and counsel as you select, investigate and purchase a franchise.

REAL ESTATE LAWWe represent commercial and residential landlords, tenants,

buyers, and sellers in a variety of real estate transactions. We have a comprehensive understanding of Nebraska real estate law including title defects, encumbrances, zoning, construction, insurance, covenants and easements, and other property rights issues. Our team is skilled at drafting and interpreting contracts and leases and providing proactive guidance every step of the way. Whether it’s a single real estate transaction, or we are helping our client develop a real estate portfolio, we strive to provide insightful advice that helps our clients realize their goals and maximize tax and financial benefits.

ENERGY LAW AKC Law attorneys have represented energy clients in thedevelopment, construction, ownership and operation of electrical generation projects including over 9,000 MW of natural gas-fueled power projects, 280 MW of utility scale solar power projects and close to 500 MW of wind-powered projects. We have also assisted with marketing natural gas, electric power, and related commodities. Our attorneys are adept in finding creative solutions to the many issues that arise in connection with the multi-year development of energy-related projects and the subsequent long-term operation and maintenance of those projects. Our experience enables us to advise our clients on the risks involved, while assistingthem in finding solutionsthat work for everyoneinvolved. We havedeveloped a depth ofknowledge and experienceacross many attorneys in our firm that permits us to work on multiple projects simultaneously. Typical transactions include: • Complex agreements for the engineering, procurement and construction of power plants, gas and water pipelines, electric transmission systems and other supporting plant infrastructure • Purchase and sale agreements for gas and steam turbine generators, solar panels, wind turbines and related equipment • Operation, maintenance, and long term service agreements • Assistance in construction financing • Handling of employment-related matters

MUNICIPAL & PUBLIC SECTOR LAWMunicipal and Public Sector representation requires special legal

knowledge and judgment as well as expertise in the operation of public entities and agencies and how they interact with the private sector. Our experience in employment relations, the Americans withDisabilities Act, professional liability, complex real estate, and other matters allows us to provide valuable insight on public law issues and effectively develop cost effective solutions.

LITIGATION AKC Law has a robust litigation department. We are proud of the

extensive and diverse experience of our litigators. We have achieved successful outcomes defendingclients in probate and inheritancecontests, business successionissues, employment law disputes,construction claims, municipal lawand zoning disputes, landlordtenant issues, and othercomplex commercial disputes. Our success is based on ourattorneys’ ability to obtain a carefulunderstanding of the issues and provide creative solutions to resolve the issues as quickly and economically as possible. AKC Law litigators will attempt to settle disputes throughcompromise, negotiation or alternative dispute resolution whenever it is appropriate. However, when litigation becomes necessary, we have experienced, persuasive and insightful litigators ready to help protect our clients’ interests. Our attorneys have appeared in state and federal courts and before administrative agencies representing clients from pre-litigation through the appeals process.

MEDICAL MALPRACTICE DEFENSE AKC Law litigators work with health care providers, medical

institutions, private medical practices, risk managers and insurance claims managers to defend medical negligence claims in Nebraska and Iowa. Our firm represents physicians, pharmacists, nurses,ophthalmologists, dentists, and other professionals. Our litigators have extensive experience in defense of medicalprofessionals involving multi-million dollar exposures. We havesuccessfully defended malpractice claims in a wide range of specialties including cardiology, surgery, obstetrics and gynecology, emergency medicine, family medicine, anesthesia and more. Some of the legal matters we handle include: • Insurance Defense • General Negligence • Professional Malpractice Defense • Professional Liability Defense • Hospital Liability & Malpractice Our attorneys are known for their litigation skills, knowledge and experience.

EFFECT IVE

EXPER I ENCED

Abrahams Kaslow & Cassman LLPis a Full-Service Business Law firmin Omaha, Nebraska.

Our expertise is long-term strategic counsel on Business, Estate andLitigation matters.

Page 5: CORPORATE ENERGY LAW ESTATE PLANNING, & BUSINESS LAW ... · REAL ESTATE LAW We represent commercial and residential landlords, tenants, buyers, and sellers in a variety of real estate

A FULL RANGE OF LEGAL SERVICESWe know a legal relationship requires trust, and that trust

doesn’t happen by chance. It is earned with attentive service, innovative solutions to your legal problems, and steadfast reliability. Our clients have been trusting us to solve their legal issues for over 75 years. We have counseled both individuals and business owners on a wide range of legal issues, from personal matters to complex commercial transactions. We provide experienced legalcounsel in the following areas:

• Corporate & Business Law, including: - Corporate Governance - Mergers & Acquisitions - Intellectual Property - Manufacturing - Technology & Licensing• Employment Law• Energy Law• Estate Planning, Trusts & Probate• Special Needs Trusts• Franchise Law• Real Estate Law• Municipal & Public Sector Law• Litigation, including: - Probate Litigation - Civil Litigation - Insurance Defense - Personal Injury• Medical Malpractice Defense

CORPORATE& BUSINESS LAW AKC Law attorneys havecomprehensive business lawknowledge and represent clientsin a wide variety of industries. We can assist you with formingyour company, drafting andnegotiating contracts, purchaseand sale agreements, shareholder agreements, and providing legal counsel in connection with mergers and acquisitions, commercial loan documentation and succession planning. We are also experienced in data privacy, intellectual property law and software and technology licensing.

EMPLOYMENT LAWWe take a proactive approach in helping large and small business

owners handle the complicated legal issues involved in managing employees by staying informed on the latest employment law developments and guiding employers to maintain compliance within the law. We also counsel employers regarding performance evaluations, proper disciplinary procedures, and terminations and help by preparing

employment contracts, confidentiality and non-solicitation agreements, employeehandbooks, and related documents. While our attorneys are known for providing creative and innovative solutions to avoid employment disputes, sometimes litigation is thenext best step. When this happens, employerscan trust that we have the depth of experience,thoroughness and confidence you expect fromyour litigation attorney.

ESTATE PLANNING,TRUSTS & PROBATE Estate planning is essential to preserve family wealth and goes

beyond just the drafting and execution of a will. In today’s society, a broader approach to estate planning is necessary. AKC Law attorneys formulate and implement long-term programs aimed at protecting your financial security for life, while minimizing the tax burden of transferring wealth to the next generation. The skilled and knowledgeable attorneys at AKC Law use federal, state, and international death tax exemptions to your benefit. They create personalized plans utilizing sophisticated estate planning techniques such as Q-TIP marital deduction trusts, Crummey trusts, irrevocable life insurance trusts,generation-skipping transfer tax exemptions, private charitable foundations, charitable trusts, family limited partnerships, and limited liability companies.

SPECIAL NEEDS TRUSTS We recognize that caring for an individual with special needs requires unique and complex financial planning. Thisplanning does not get easier as the person with special needs gets older. Our attorneys are experienced in assisting families with special needs individuals and establishing SpecialNeeds Trusts. We are members of the Academy of Special Needs Planners. ASNP is a nationwide network of attorneys and financial planners who provide special needs planning services. Academy members work together to stay current on legal developments and to share cutting-edge techniques in planning for individuals with special needs.

Needs Planners. ASNP is a nationwide network of attorneys and financial planners who provide special needs planning services. Academy members work together to stay current on legal developments and to share cutting-edge techniques in planning for individuals with special needs.

FRANCHISE LAWWe represent both franchisors and franchisees in negotiating

franchise agreements and renewals and with other issues that arise during the franchise relationship. We provide day-to-day franchise and business law counseling, and draft and negotiate agreements including: • Licensing and contracting agreements • Asset and stock purchase agreements • Leases • Confidentiality and non-compete agreements • Consulting and independent contractor agreements For franchisors, we also help prepare Franchise DisclosureDocuments (FDD) and related agreements, and provide counsel in connection with system expansion and compliance and regulatory issues. For franchisees, we are able to provide insight and counsel as you select, investigate and purchase a franchise.

REAL ESTATE LAWWe represent commercial and residential landlords, tenants,

buyers, and sellers in a variety of real estate transactions. We have a comprehensive understanding of Nebraska real estate law including title defects, encumbrances, zoning, construction, insurance, covenants and easements, and other property rights issues. Our team is skilled at drafting and interpreting contracts and leases and providing proactive guidance every step of the way. Whether it’s a single real estate transaction, or we are helping our client develop a real estate portfolio, we strive to provide insightful advice that helps our clients realize their goals and maximize tax and financial benefits.

ENERGY LAW AKC Law attorneys have represented energy clients in thedevelopment, construction, ownership and operation of electrical generation projects including over 9,000 MW of natural gas-fueled power projects, 280 MW of utility scale solar power projects and close to 500 MW of wind-powered projects. We have also assisted with marketing natural gas, electric power, and related commodities. Our attorneys are adept in finding creative solutions to the many issues that arise in connection with the multi-year development of energy-related projects and the subsequent long-term operation and maintenance of those projects. Our experience enables us to advise our clients on the risks involved, while assistingthem in finding solutionsthat work for everyoneinvolved. We havedeveloped a depth ofknowledge and experienceacross many attorneys in our firm that permits us to work on multiple projects simultaneously. Typical transactions include: • Complex agreements for the engineering, procurement and construction of power plants, gas and water pipelines, electric transmission systems and other supporting plant infrastructure • Purchase and sale agreements for gas and steam turbine generators, solar panels, wind turbines and related equipment • Operation, maintenance, and long term service agreements • Assistance in construction financing • Handling of employment-related matters

MUNICIPAL & PUBLIC SECTOR LAWMunicipal and Public Sector representation requires special legal

knowledge and judgment as well as expertise in the operation of public entities and agencies and how they interact with the private sector. Our experience in employment relations, the Americans withDisabilities Act, professional liability, complex real estate, and other matters allows us to provide valuable insight on public law issues and effectively develop cost effective solutions.

LITIGATION AKC Law has a robust litigation department. We are proud of the

extensive and diverse experience of our litigators. We have achieved successful outcomes defendingclients in probate and inheritancecontests, business successionissues, employment law disputes,construction claims, municipal lawand zoning disputes, landlordtenant issues, and othercomplex commercial disputes. Our success is based on ourattorneys’ ability to obtain a carefulunderstanding of the issues and provide creative solutions to resolve the issues as quickly and economically as possible. AKC Law litigators will attempt to settle disputes throughcompromise, negotiation or alternative dispute resolution whenever it is appropriate. However, when litigation becomes necessary, we have experienced, persuasive and insightful litigators ready to help protect our clients’ interests. Our attorneys have appeared in state and federal courts and before administrative agencies representing clients from pre-litigation through the appeals process.

MEDICAL MALPRACTICE DEFENSE AKC Law litigators work with health care providers, medical

institutions, private medical practices, risk managers and insurance claims managers to defend medical negligence claims in Nebraska and Iowa. Our firm represents physicians, pharmacists, nurses,ophthalmologists, dentists, and other professionals. Our litigators have extensive experience in defense of medicalprofessionals involving multi-million dollar exposures. We havesuccessfully defended malpractice claims in a wide range of specialties including cardiology, surgery, obstetrics and gynecology, emergency medicine, family medicine, anesthesia and more. Some of the legal matters we handle include: • Insurance Defense • General Negligence • Professional Malpractice Defense • Professional Liability Defense • Hospital Liability & Malpractice Our attorneys are known for their litigation skills, knowledge and experience.

EFFECT IVE

EXPER I ENCED

Abrahams Kaslow & Cassman LLPis a Full-Service Business Law firmin Omaha, Nebraska.

Our expertise is long-term strategic counsel on Business, Estate andLitigation matters.

Page 6: CORPORATE ENERGY LAW ESTATE PLANNING, & BUSINESS LAW ... · REAL ESTATE LAW We represent commercial and residential landlords, tenants, buyers, and sellers in a variety of real estate

CORPORATE& BUSINESS LAW AKC Law attorneys havecomprehensive business lawknowledge and represent clientsin a wide variety of industries. We can assist you with formingyour company, drafting andnegotiating contracts, purchaseand sale agreements, shareholder agreements, and providing legal counsel in connection with mergers and acquisitions, commercial loan documentation and succession planning. We are also experienced in data privacy, intellectual property law and software and technology licensing.

EMPLOYMENT LAWWe take a proactive approach in helping large and small business

owners handle the complicated legal issues involved in managing employees by staying informed on the latest employment law developments and guiding employers to maintain compliance within the law. We also counsel employers regarding performance evaluations, proper disciplinary procedures, and terminations and help by preparing

employment contracts, confidentiality and non-solicitation agreements, employeehandbooks, and related documents. While our attorneys are known for providing creative and innovative solutions to avoid employment disputes, sometimes litigation is thenext best step. When this happens, employerscan trust that we have the depth of experience,thoroughness and confidence you expect fromyour litigation attorney.

ESTATE PLANNING,TRUSTS & PROBATE Estate planning is essential to preserve family wealth and goes

beyond just the drafting and execution of a will. In today’s society, a broader approach to estate planning is necessary. AKC Law attorneys formulate and implement long-term programs aimed at protecting your financial security for life, while minimizing the tax burden of transferring wealth to the next generation. The skilled and knowledgeable attorneys at AKC Law use federal, state, and international death tax exemptions to your benefit. They create personalized plans utilizing sophisticated estate planning techniques such as Q-TIP marital deduction trusts, Crummey trusts, irrevocable life insurance trusts,generation-skipping transfer tax exemptions, private charitable foundations, charitable trusts, family limited partnerships, and limited liability companies.

SPECIAL NEEDS TRUSTS We recognize that caring for an individual with special needs requires unique and complex financial planning. Thisplanning does not get easier as the person with special needs gets older. Our attorneys are experienced in assisting families with special needs individuals and establishing SpecialNeeds Trusts. We are members of the Academy of Special Needs Planners. ASNP is a nationwide network of attorneys and financial planners who provide special needs planning services. Academy members work together to stay current on legal developments and to share cutting-edge techniques in planning for individuals with special needs.

8712 West Dodge Road, Suite 300Omaha, NE 68114-3450

402.392.1250

The information you obtain in this brochure is not, nor is it intended to be, legal advice. You should consult an attorney for advice regarding your individual situation. We invite you to contact us and welcome your calls, letters, and electronic mail. Contacting us does not create an attorney-client relationship. Please do not send any con�dential information to

us until such time as an attorney-client relationship has been established.

OVER 75 YEARS Abrahams Kaslow & Cassman LLP began in 1944 when Milton R. Abrahams and Ben E. Kaslow combined their legalpractices. Both were graduates of Creighton University’s School of Law. In 1949, Frederick S. Cassman, a graduate of Harvard Law School, joined the firm. The practice soon grew to be one of Omaha’s most respectedbusiness law firms.Long ago, our founders committed to their clients:

We will provide the highest quality legal service,exhibit the highest degree of ethical conduct, serve the community through involvement in significant professional, civic and charitable

activities, and care for our clients as individuals. This commitment remains the cornerstone of our practice. We take pride in the many longstanding relationships that we have established with our clients and value our reputation for providing prompt and skillful legal services.

Abrahams Kaslow & Cassman LLP is a member of Meritas®, a premier global alliance of independent law firms working collaborative-ly to provide businesses with qualified legal expertise. Membership in this elite group is by invitation only, and only one law firm from each major metropolitan area is invited to join. There are currently 180 law firms in 90 countries in the alliance.

Frederick S. Cassman1925-2019

Milton R. Abrahams1905-2000

FRANCHISE LAWWe represent both franchisors and franchisees in negotiating

franchise agreements and renewals and with other issues that arise during the franchise relationship. We provide day-to-day franchise and business law counseling, and draft and negotiate agreements including: • Licensing and contracting agreements • Asset and stock purchase agreements • Leases • Confidentiality and non-compete agreements • Consulting and independent contractor agreements For franchisors, we also help prepare Franchise DisclosureDocuments (FDD) and related agreements, and provide counsel in connection with system expansion and compliance and regulatory issues. For franchisees, we are able to provide insight and counsel as you select, investigate and purchase a franchise.

REAL ESTATE LAWWe represent commercial and residential landlords, tenants,

buyers, and sellers in a variety of real estate transactions. We have a comprehensive understanding of Nebraska real estate law including title defects, encumbrances, zoning, construction, insurance, covenants and easements, and other property rights issues. Our team is skilled at drafting and interpreting contracts and leases and providing proactive guidance every step of the way. Whether it’s a single real estate transaction, or we are helping our client develop a real estate portfolio, we strive to provide insightful advice that helps our clients realize their goals and maximize tax and financial benefits.

ENERGY LAW AKC Law attorneys have represented energy clients in thedevelopment, construction, ownership and operation of electrical generation projects including over 9,000 MW of natural gas-fueled power projects, 280 MW of utility scale solar power projects and close to 500 MW of wind-powered projects. We have also assisted with marketing natural gas, electric power, and related commodities. Our attorneys are adept in finding creative solutions to the many issues that arise in connection with the multi-year development of energy-related projects and the subsequent long-term operation and maintenance of those projects. Our experience enables us to advise our clients on the risks involved, while assistingthem in finding solutionsthat work for everyoneinvolved. We havedeveloped a depth ofknowledge and experienceacross many attorneys in our firm that permits us to work on multiple projects simultaneously. Typical transactions include: • Complex agreements for the engineering, procurement and construction of power plants, gas and water pipelines, electric transmission systems and other supporting plant infrastructure • Purchase and sale agreements for gas and steam turbine generators, solar panels, wind turbines and related equipment • Operation, maintenance, and long term service agreements • Assistance in construction financing • Handling of employment-related matters

MUNICIPAL & PUBLIC SECTOR LAWMunicipal and Public Sector representation requires special legal

knowledge and judgment as well as expertise in the operation of public entities and agencies and how they interact with the private sector. Our experience in employment relations, the Americans withDisabilities Act, professional liability, complex real estate, and other matters allows us to provide valuable insight on public law issues and effectively develop cost effective solutions.

LITIGATION AKC Law has a robust litigation department. We are proud of the

extensive and diverse experience of our litigators. We have achieved successful outcomes defendingclients in probate and inheritancecontests, business successionissues, employment law disputes,construction claims, municipal lawand zoning disputes, landlordtenant issues, and othercomplex commercial disputes. Our success is based on ourattorneys’ ability to obtain a carefulunderstanding of the issues and provide creative solutions to resolve the issues as quickly and economically as possible. AKC Law litigators will attempt to settle disputes throughcompromise, negotiation or alternative dispute resolution whenever it is appropriate. However, when litigation becomes necessary, we have experienced, persuasive and insightful litigators ready to help protect our clients’ interests. Our attorneys have appeared in state and federal courts and before administrative agencies representing clients from pre-litigation through the appeals process.I N FORMED

MEDICAL MALPRACTICE DEFENSE AKC Law litigators work with health care providers, medical

institutions, private medical practices, risk managers and insurance claims managers to defend medical negligence claims in Nebraska and Iowa. Our firm represents physicians, pharmacists, nurses,ophthalmologists, dentists, and other professionals. Our litigators have extensive experience in defense of medicalprofessionals involving multi-million dollar exposures. We havesuccessfully defended malpractice claims in a wide range of specialties including cardiology, surgery, obstetrics and gynecology, emergency medicine, family medicine, anesthesia and more. Some of the legal matters we handle include: • Insurance Defense • General Negligence • Professional Malpractice Defense • Professional Liability Defense • Hospital Liability & Malpractice Our attorneys are known for their litigation skills, knowledge and experience.

REL IABLE

Ben E. Kaslow1907-1993

Page 7: CORPORATE ENERGY LAW ESTATE PLANNING, & BUSINESS LAW ... · REAL ESTATE LAW We represent commercial and residential landlords, tenants, buyers, and sellers in a variety of real estate

CORPORATE& BUSINESS LAW AKC Law attorneys havecomprehensive business lawknowledge and represent clientsin a wide variety of industries. We can assist you with formingyour company, drafting andnegotiating contracts, purchaseand sale agreements, shareholder agreements, and providing legal counsel in connection with mergers and acquisitions, commercial loan documentation and succession planning. We are also experienced in data privacy, intellectual property law and software and technology licensing.

EMPLOYMENT LAWWe take a proactive approach in helping large and small business

owners handle the complicated legal issues involved in managing employees by staying informed on the latest employment law developments and guiding employers to maintain compliance within the law. We also counsel employers regarding performance evaluations, proper disciplinary procedures, and terminations and help by preparing

employment contracts, confidentiality and non-solicitation agreements, employeehandbooks, and related documents. While our attorneys are known for providing creative and innovative solutions to avoid employment disputes, sometimes litigation is thenext best step. When this happens, employerscan trust that we have the depth of experience,thoroughness and confidence you expect fromyour litigation attorney.

ESTATE PLANNING,TRUSTS & PROBATE Estate planning is essential to preserve family wealth and goes

beyond just the drafting and execution of a will. In today’s society, a broader approach to estate planning is necessary. AKC Law attorneys formulate and implement long-term programs aimed at protecting your financial security for life, while minimizing the tax burden of transferring wealth to the next generation. The skilled and knowledgeable attorneys at AKC Law use federal, state, and international death tax exemptions to your benefit. They create personalized plans utilizing sophisticated estate planning techniques such as Q-TIP marital deduction trusts, Crummey trusts, irrevocable life insurance trusts,generation-skipping transfer tax exemptions, private charitable foundations, charitable trusts, family limited partnerships, and limited liability companies.

SPECIAL NEEDS TRUSTS We recognize that caring for an individual with special needs requires unique and complex financial planning. Thisplanning does not get easier as the person with special needs gets older. Our attorneys are experienced in assisting families with special needs individuals and establishing SpecialNeeds Trusts. We are members of the Academy of Special Needs Planners. ASNP is a nationwide network of attorneys and financial planners who provide special needs planning services. Academy members work together to stay current on legal developments and to share cutting-edge techniques in planning for individuals with special needs.

8712 West Dodge Road, Suite 300Omaha, NE 68114-3450

402.392.1250

The information you obtain in this brochure is not, nor is it intended to be, legal advice. You should consult an attorney for advice regarding your individual situation. We invite you to contact us and welcome your calls, letters, and electronic mail. Contacting us does not create an attorney-client relationship. Please do not send any con�dential information to

us until such time as an attorney-client relationship has been established.

OVER 75 YEARS Abrahams Kaslow & Cassman LLP began in 1944 when Milton R. Abrahams and Ben E. Kaslow combined their legalpractices. Both were graduates of Creighton University’s School of Law. In 1949, Frederick S. Cassman, a graduate of Harvard Law School, joined the firm. The practice soon grew to be one of Omaha’s most respectedbusiness law firms.Long ago, our founders committed to their clients:

We will provide the highest quality legal service,exhibit the highest degree of ethical conduct, serve the community through involvement in significant professional, civic and charitable

activities, and care for our clients as individuals. This commitment remains the cornerstone of our practice. We take pride in the many longstanding relationships that we have established with our clients and value our reputation for providing prompt and skillful legal services.

Abrahams Kaslow & Cassman LLP is a member of Meritas®, a premier global alliance of independent law firms working collaborative-ly to provide businesses with qualified legal expertise. Membership in this elite group is by invitation only, and only one law firm from each major metropolitan area is invited to join. There are currently 180 law firms in 90 countries in the alliance.

Frederick S. Cassman1925-2019

Milton R. Abrahams1905-2000

FRANCHISE LAWWe represent both franchisors and franchisees in negotiating

franchise agreements and renewals and with other issues that arise during the franchise relationship. We provide day-to-day franchise and business law counseling, and draft and negotiate agreements including: • Licensing and contracting agreements • Asset and stock purchase agreements • Leases • Confidentiality and non-compete agreements • Consulting and independent contractor agreements For franchisors, we also help prepare Franchise DisclosureDocuments (FDD) and related agreements, and provide counsel in connection with system expansion and compliance and regulatory issues. For franchisees, we are able to provide insight and counsel as you select, investigate and purchase a franchise.

REAL ESTATE LAWWe represent commercial and residential landlords, tenants,

buyers, and sellers in a variety of real estate transactions. We have a comprehensive understanding of Nebraska real estate law including title defects, encumbrances, zoning, construction, insurance, covenants and easements, and other property rights issues. Our team is skilled at drafting and interpreting contracts and leases and providing proactive guidance every step of the way. Whether it’s a single real estate transaction, or we are helping our client develop a real estate portfolio, we strive to provide insightful advice that helps our clients realize their goals and maximize tax and financial benefits.

ENERGY LAW AKC Law attorneys have represented energy clients in thedevelopment, construction, ownership and operation of electrical generation projects including over 9,000 MW of natural gas-fueled power projects, 280 MW of utility scale solar power projects and close to 500 MW of wind-powered projects. We have also assisted with marketing natural gas, electric power, and related commodities. Our attorneys are adept in finding creative solutions to the many issues that arise in connection with the multi-year development of energy-related projects and the subsequent long-term operation and maintenance of those projects. Our experience enables us to advise our clients on the risks involved, while assistingthem in finding solutionsthat work for everyoneinvolved. We havedeveloped a depth ofknowledge and experienceacross many attorneys in our firm that permits us to work on multiple projects simultaneously. Typical transactions include: • Complex agreements for the engineering, procurement and construction of power plants, gas and water pipelines, electric transmission systems and other supporting plant infrastructure • Purchase and sale agreements for gas and steam turbine generators, solar panels, wind turbines and related equipment • Operation, maintenance, and long term service agreements • Assistance in construction financing • Handling of employment-related matters

MUNICIPAL & PUBLIC SECTOR LAWMunicipal and Public Sector representation requires special legal

knowledge and judgment as well as expertise in the operation of public entities and agencies and how they interact with the private sector. Our experience in employment relations, the Americans withDisabilities Act, professional liability, complex real estate, and other matters allows us to provide valuable insight on public law issues and effectively develop cost effective solutions.

LITIGATION AKC Law has a robust litigation department. We are proud of the

extensive and diverse experience of our litigators. We have achieved successful outcomes defendingclients in probate and inheritancecontests, business successionissues, employment law disputes,construction claims, municipal lawand zoning disputes, landlordtenant issues, and othercomplex commercial disputes. Our success is based on ourattorneys’ ability to obtain a carefulunderstanding of the issues and provide creative solutions to resolve the issues as quickly and economically as possible. AKC Law litigators will attempt to settle disputes throughcompromise, negotiation or alternative dispute resolution whenever it is appropriate. However, when litigation becomes necessary, we have experienced, persuasive and insightful litigators ready to help protect our clients’ interests. Our attorneys have appeared in state and federal courts and before administrative agencies representing clients from pre-litigation through the appeals process.I N FORMED

MEDICAL MALPRACTICE DEFENSE AKC Law litigators work with health care providers, medical

institutions, private medical practices, risk managers and insurance claims managers to defend medical negligence claims in Nebraska and Iowa. Our firm represents physicians, pharmacists, nurses,ophthalmologists, dentists, and other professionals. Our litigators have extensive experience in defense of medicalprofessionals involving multi-million dollar exposures. We havesuccessfully defended malpractice claims in a wide range of specialties including cardiology, surgery, obstetrics and gynecology, emergency medicine, family medicine, anesthesia and more. Some of the legal matters we handle include: • Insurance Defense • General Negligence • Professional Malpractice Defense • Professional Liability Defense • Hospital Liability & Malpractice Our attorneys are known for their litigation skills, knowledge and experience.

REL IABLE

Ben E. Kaslow1907-1993

Page 8: CORPORATE ENERGY LAW ESTATE PLANNING, & BUSINESS LAW ... · REAL ESTATE LAW We represent commercial and residential landlords, tenants, buyers, and sellers in a variety of real estate

CORPORATE& BUSINESS LAW AKC Law attorneys havecomprehensive business lawknowledge and represent clientsin a wide variety of industries. We can assist you with formingyour company, drafting andnegotiating contracts, purchaseand sale agreements, shareholder agreements, and providing legal counsel in connection with mergers and acquisitions, commercial loan documentation and succession planning. We are also experienced in data privacy, intellectual property law and software and technology licensing.

EMPLOYMENT LAWWe take a proactive approach in helping large and small business

owners handle the complicated legal issues involved in managing employees by staying informed on the latest employment law developments and guiding employers to maintain compliance within the law. We also counsel employers regarding performance evaluations, proper disciplinary procedures, and terminations and help by preparing

employment contracts, confidentiality and non-solicitation agreements, employeehandbooks, and related documents. While our attorneys are known for providing creative and innovative solutions to avoid employment disputes, sometimes litigation is thenext best step. When this happens, employerscan trust that we have the depth of experience,thoroughness and confidence you expect fromyour litigation attorney.

ESTATE PLANNING,TRUSTS & PROBATE Estate planning is essential to preserve family wealth and goes

beyond just the drafting and execution of a will. In today’s society, a broader approach to estate planning is necessary. AKC Law attorneys formulate and implement long-term programs aimed at protecting your financial security for life, while minimizing the tax burden of transferring wealth to the next generation. The skilled and knowledgeable attorneys at AKC Law use federal, state, and international death tax exemptions to your benefit. They create personalized plans utilizing sophisticated estate planning techniques such as Q-TIP marital deduction trusts, Crummey trusts, irrevocable life insurance trusts,generation-skipping transfer tax exemptions, private charitable foundations, charitable trusts, family limited partnerships, and limited liability companies.

SPECIAL NEEDS TRUSTS We recognize that caring for an individual with special needs requires unique and complex financial planning. Thisplanning does not get easier as the person with special needs gets older. Our attorneys are experienced in assisting families with special needs individuals and establishing SpecialNeeds Trusts. We are members of the Academy of Special Needs Planners. ASNP is a nationwide network of attorneys and financial planners who provide special needs planning services. Academy members work together to stay current on legal developments and to share cutting-edge techniques in planning for individuals with special needs.

8712 West Dodge Road, Suite 300Omaha, NE 68114-3450

402.392.1250

The information you obtain in this brochure is not, nor is it intended to be, legal advice. You should consult an attorney for advice regarding your individual situation. We invite you to contact us and welcome your calls, letters, and electronic mail. Contacting us does not create an attorney-client relationship. Please do not send any con�dential information to

us until such time as an attorney-client relationship has been established.

OVER 75 YEARS Abrahams Kaslow & Cassman LLP began in 1944 when Milton R. Abrahams and Ben E. Kaslow combined their legalpractices. Both were graduates of Creighton University’s School of Law. In 1949, Frederick S. Cassman, a graduate of Harvard Law School, joined the firm. The practice soon grew to be one of Omaha’s most respectedbusiness law firms.Long ago, our founders committed to their clients:

We will provide the highest quality legal service,exhibit the highest degree of ethical conduct, serve the community through involvement in significant professional, civic and charitable

activities, and care for our clients as individuals. This commitment remains the cornerstone of our practice. We take pride in the many longstanding relationships that we have established with our clients and value our reputation for providing prompt and skillful legal services.

Abrahams Kaslow & Cassman LLP is a member of Meritas®, a premier global alliance of independent law firms working collaborative-ly to provide businesses with qualified legal expertise. Membership in this elite group is by invitation only, and only one law firm from each major metropolitan area is invited to join. There are currently 180 law firms in 90 countries in the alliance.

Frederick S. Cassman1925-2019

Milton R. Abrahams1905-2000

FRANCHISE LAWWe represent both franchisors and franchisees in negotiating

franchise agreements and renewals and with other issues that arise during the franchise relationship. We provide day-to-day franchise and business law counseling, and draft and negotiate agreements including: • Licensing and contracting agreements • Asset and stock purchase agreements • Leases • Confidentiality and non-compete agreements • Consulting and independent contractor agreements For franchisors, we also help prepare Franchise DisclosureDocuments (FDD) and related agreements, and provide counsel in connection with system expansion and compliance and regulatory issues. For franchisees, we are able to provide insight and counsel as you select, investigate and purchase a franchise.

REAL ESTATE LAWWe represent commercial and residential landlords, tenants,

buyers, and sellers in a variety of real estate transactions. We have a comprehensive understanding of Nebraska real estate law including title defects, encumbrances, zoning, construction, insurance, covenants and easements, and other property rights issues. Our team is skilled at drafting and interpreting contracts and leases and providing proactive guidance every step of the way. Whether it’s a single real estate transaction, or we are helping our client develop a real estate portfolio, we strive to provide insightful advice that helps our clients realize their goals and maximize tax and financial benefits.

ENERGY LAW AKC Law attorneys have represented energy clients in thedevelopment, construction, ownership and operation of electrical generation projects including over 9,000 MW of natural gas-fueled power projects, 280 MW of utility scale solar power projects and close to 500 MW of wind-powered projects. We have also assisted with marketing natural gas, electric power, and related commodities. Our attorneys are adept in finding creative solutions to the many issues that arise in connection with the multi-year development of energy-related projects and the subsequent long-term operation and maintenance of those projects. Our experience enables us to advise our clients on the risks involved, while assistingthem in finding solutionsthat work for everyoneinvolved. We havedeveloped a depth ofknowledge and experienceacross many attorneys in our firm that permits us to work on multiple projects simultaneously. Typical transactions include: • Complex agreements for the engineering, procurement and construction of power plants, gas and water pipelines, electric transmission systems and other supporting plant infrastructure • Purchase and sale agreements for gas and steam turbine generators, solar panels, wind turbines and related equipment • Operation, maintenance, and long term service agreements • Assistance in construction financing • Handling of employment-related matters

MUNICIPAL & PUBLIC SECTOR LAWMunicipal and Public Sector representation requires special legal

knowledge and judgment as well as expertise in the operation of public entities and agencies and how they interact with the private sector. Our experience in employment relations, the Americans withDisabilities Act, professional liability, complex real estate, and other matters allows us to provide valuable insight on public law issues and effectively develop cost effective solutions.

LITIGATION AKC Law has a robust litigation department. We are proud of the

extensive and diverse experience of our litigators. We have achieved successful outcomes defendingclients in probate and inheritancecontests, business successionissues, employment law disputes,construction claims, municipal lawand zoning disputes, landlordtenant issues, and othercomplex commercial disputes. Our success is based on ourattorneys’ ability to obtain a carefulunderstanding of the issues and provide creative solutions to resolve the issues as quickly and economically as possible. AKC Law litigators will attempt to settle disputes throughcompromise, negotiation or alternative dispute resolution whenever it is appropriate. However, when litigation becomes necessary, we have experienced, persuasive and insightful litigators ready to help protect our clients’ interests. Our attorneys have appeared in state and federal courts and before administrative agencies representing clients from pre-litigation through the appeals process.I N FORMED

MEDICAL MALPRACTICE DEFENSE AKC Law litigators work with health care providers, medical

institutions, private medical practices, risk managers and insurance claims managers to defend medical negligence claims in Nebraska and Iowa. Our firm represents physicians, pharmacists, nurses,ophthalmologists, dentists, and other professionals. Our litigators have extensive experience in defense of medicalprofessionals involving multi-million dollar exposures. We havesuccessfully defended malpractice claims in a wide range of specialties including cardiology, surgery, obstetrics and gynecology, emergency medicine, family medicine, anesthesia and more. Some of the legal matters we handle include: • Insurance Defense • General Negligence • Professional Malpractice Defense • Professional Liability Defense • Hospital Liability & Malpractice Our attorneys are known for their litigation skills, knowledge and experience.

REL IABLE

Ben E. Kaslow1907-1993

REL IABLE

Page 9: CORPORATE ENERGY LAW ESTATE PLANNING, & BUSINESS LAW ... · REAL ESTATE LAW We represent commercial and residential landlords, tenants, buyers, and sellers in a variety of real estate

CORPORATE& BUSINESS LAW AKC Law attorneys havecomprehensive business lawknowledge and represent clientsin a wide variety of industries. We can assist you with formingyour company, drafting andnegotiating contracts, purchaseand sale agreements, shareholder agreements, and providing legal counsel in connection with mergers and acquisitions, commercial loan documentation and succession planning. We are also experienced in data privacy, intellectual property law and software and technology licensing.

EMPLOYMENT LAWWe take a proactive approach in helping large and small business

owners handle the complicated legal issues involved in managing employees by staying informed on the latest employment law developments and guiding employers to maintain compliance within the law. We also counsel employers regarding performance evaluations, proper disciplinary procedures, and terminations and help by preparing

employment contracts, confidentiality and non-solicitation agreements, employeehandbooks, and related documents. While our attorneys are known for providing creative and innovative solutions to avoid employment disputes, sometimes litigation is thenext best step. When this happens, employerscan trust that we have the depth of experience,thoroughness and confidence you expect fromyour litigation attorney.

ESTATE PLANNING,TRUSTS & PROBATE Estate planning is essential to preserve family wealth and goes

beyond just the drafting and execution of a will. In today’s society, a broader approach to estate planning is necessary. AKC Law attorneys formulate and implement long-term programs aimed at protecting your financial security for life, while minimizing the tax burden of transferring wealth to the next generation. The skilled and knowledgeable attorneys at AKC Law use federal, state, and international death tax exemptions to your benefit. They create personalized plans utilizing sophisticated estate planning techniques such as Q-TIP marital deduction trusts, Crummey trusts, irrevocable life insurance trusts,generation-skipping transfer tax exemptions, private charitable foundations, charitable trusts, family limited partnerships, and limited liability companies.

SPECIAL NEEDS TRUSTS We recognize that caring for an individual with special needs requires unique and complex financial planning. Thisplanning does not get easier as the person with special needs gets older. Our attorneys are experienced in assisting families with special needs individuals and establishing SpecialNeeds Trusts. We are members of the Academy of Special Needs Planners. ASNP is a nationwide network of attorneys and financial planners who provide special needs planning services. Academy members

work together to stay current on legal developments and to

share cutting-edge techniquesin planning for individuals with

special needs.

8712 West Dodge Road, Suite 300Omaha, NE 68114-3450

402.392.1250

The information you obtain in this brochure is not, nor is it intended to be, legal advice. You should consult an attorney for advice regarding your individual situation. We invite you to contact us and welcome your calls, letters, and electronic mail. Contacting us does not create an attorney-client relationship. Please do not send any con�dential information to

us until such time as an attorney-client relationship has been established.

OVER 75 YEARS Abrahams Kaslow & Cassman LLP began in 1944 when Milton R. Abrahams and Ben E. Kaslow combined their legalpractices. Both were graduates of Creighton University’s School of Law. In 1949, Frederick S. Cassman, a graduate of Harvard Law School, joined the firm. The practice soon grew to be one of Omaha’s most respectedbusiness law firms.Long ago, our founders committed to their clients:

We will provide the highest quality legal service,exhibit the highest degree of ethical conduct, serve the community through involvement in significant professional, civic and charitable

activities, and care for our clients as individuals. This commitment remains the cornerstone of our practice. We take pride in the many longstanding relationships that we have established with our clients and value our reputation for providing prompt and skillful legal services.

Abrahams Kaslow & Cassman LLP is a member of Meritas®, a premier global alliance of independent law firms working collaborative-ly to provide businesses with qualified legal expertise. Membership in this elite group is by invitation only, and only one law firm from each major metropolitan area is invited to join. There are currently 180 law firms in 90 countries in the alliance.

Frederick S. Cassman1925-2019

Milton R. Abrahams1905-2000

FRANCHISE LAWWe represent both franchisors and franchisees in negotiating

franchise agreements and renewals and with other issues that arise during the franchise relationship. We provide day-to-day franchise and business law counseling, and draft and negotiate agreements including:

• Licensing and contracting agreements• Asset and stock purchase agreements• Leases• Confidentiality and non-compete agreements• Consulting and independent contractor agreements

For franchisors, we also help prepare Franchise DisclosureDocuments (FDD) and related agreements, and provide counsel in connection with system expansion and compliance and regulatory issues. For franchisees, we are able to provide insight and counsel as you select, investigate and purchase a franchise.

REAL ESTATE LAWWe represent commercial and residential landlords, tenants,

buyers, and sellers in a variety of real estate transactions. We have a comprehensive understanding of Nebraska real estate law including title defects, encumbrances, zoning, construction, insurance, covenants and easements, and other property rights issues. Our team is skilled at drafting and interpreting contracts and leases and providing proactive guidance every step of the way. Whether it’s a single real estate transaction, or we are helping our client develop a real estate portfolio, we strive to provide insightful advice that helps our clients realize their goals and maximize tax and financial benefits.

ENERGY LAW AKC Law attorneys have represented energy clients in thedevelopment, construction, ownership and operation of electrical generation projects including over 9,000 MW of natural gas-fueled power projects, 280 MW of utility scale solar power projects and close to 500 MW of wind-powered projects. We have also assisted with marketing natural gas, electric power, and related commodities. Our attorneys are adept in finding creative solutions to the many issues that arise in connection with the multi-year development of energy-related projects and the subsequent long-term operation and maintenance of those projects. Our experience enables us to advise our clients on the risks involved, while assistingthem in finding solutionsthat work for everyoneinvolved. We havedeveloped a depth ofknowledge and experienceacross many attorneys in our firm that permits us to work on multiple projects simultaneously. Typical transactions include:

• Complex agreements for the engineering, procurement and construction of power plants, gas and water pipelines, electric transmission systems and other supporting plant infrastructure• Purchase and sale agreements for gas and steam turbinegenerators, solar panels, wind turbines and related equipment• Operation, maintenance, and long term service agreements• Assistance in construction financing• Handling of employment-related matters

MUNICIPAL & PUBLIC SECTOR LAWMunicipal and Public Sector representation requires special legal

knowledge and judgment as well as expertise in the operation of public entities and agencies and how they interact with the private sector. Our experience in employment relations, the Americans withDisabilities Act, professional liability, complex real estate, and other matters allows us to provide valuable insight on public law issues and effectively develop cost effective solutions.

LITIGATION AKC Law has a robust litigation department. We are proud of the

extensive and diverse experience of our litigators. We have achieved successful outcomes defendingclients in probate and inheritancecontests, business successionissues, employment law disputes,construction claims, municipal lawand zoning disputes, landlordtenant issues, and othercomplex commercial disputes. Our success is based on ourattorneys’ ability to obtain a carefulunderstanding of the issues and provide creative solutions to resolve the issues as quickly and economically as possible. AKC Law litigators will attempt to settle disputes throughcompromise, negotiation or alternative dispute resolution whenever it is appropriate. However, when litigation becomes necessary, we have experienced, persuasive and insightful litigators ready to help protect our clients’ interests. Our attorneys have appeared in state and federal courts and before administrative agencies representing clients from pre-litigation through the appeals process.I N FORMED

MEDICAL MALPRACTICE DEFENSE AKC Law litigators work with health care providers, medical

institutions, private medical practices, risk managers and insurance claims managers to defend medical negligence claims in Nebraska and Iowa. Our firm represents physicians, pharmacists, nurses,ophthalmologists, dentists, and other professionals. Our litigators have extensive experience in defense of medicalprofessionals involving multi-million dollar exposures. We havesuccessfully defended malpractice claims in a wide range of specialties including cardiology, surgery, obstetrics and gynecology, emergency medicine, family medicine, anesthesia and more. Some of the legal matters we handle include:

• Insurance Defense• General Negligence• Professional Malpractice Defense• Professional Liability Defense• Hospital Liability & Malpractice

Our attorneys are known for their litigation skills, knowledge and experience.

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practices. Both were graduates of Creighton University’s School of Law. In 1949, Frederick S. Cassman, a graduate of Harvard Law

This commitment remains the cornerstone of our practice. We take pride in the many longstanding relationships that we have established with our clients and value our reputation for providing prompt and

Ben E. Kaslow1907-1993

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CORPORATE& BUSINESS LAW AKC Law attorneys havecomprehensive business lawknowledge and represent clientsin a wide variety of industries. We can assist you with formingyour company, drafting andnegotiating contracts, purchaseand sale agreements, shareholder agreements, and providing legal counsel in connection with mergers and acquisitions, commercial loan documentation and succession planning. We are also experienced in data privacy, intellectual property law and software and technology licensing.

EMPLOYMENT LAWWe take a proactive approach in helping large and small business

owners handle the complicated legal issues involved in managing employees by staying informed on the latest employment law developments and guiding employers to maintain compliance within the law. We also counsel employers regarding performance evaluations, proper disciplinary procedures, and terminations and help by preparing

employment contracts, confidentiality and non-solicitation agreements, employeehandbooks, and related documents. While our attorneys are known for providing creative and innovative solutions to avoid employment disputes, sometimes litigation is thenext best step. When this happens, employerscan trust that we have the depth of experience,thoroughness and confidence you expect fromyour litigation attorney.

ESTATE PLANNING,TRUSTS & PROBATE Estate planning is essential to preserve family wealth and goes

beyond just the drafting and execution of a will. In today’s society, a broader approach to estate planning is necessary. AKC Law attorneys formulate and implement long-term programs aimed at protecting your financial security for life, while minimizing the tax burden of transferring wealth to the next generation. The skilled and knowledgeable attorneys at AKC Law use federal, state, and international death tax exemptions to your benefit. They create personalized plans utilizing sophisticated estate planning techniques such as Q-TIP marital deduction trusts, Crummey trusts, irrevocable life insurance trusts,generation-skipping transfer tax exemptions, private charitable foundations, charitable trusts, family limited partnerships, and limited liability companies.

SPECIAL NEEDS TRUSTS We recognize that caring for an individual with special needs requires unique and complex financial planning. Thisplanning does not get easier as the person with special needs gets older. Our attorneys are experienced in assisting families with special needs individuals and establishing SpecialNeeds Trusts. We are members of the Academy of Special Needs Planners. ASNP is a nationwide network of attorneys and financial planners who provide special needs planning services. Academy members work together to stay current on legal developments and to share cutting-edge techniques in planning for individuals with special needs.

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The information you obtain in this brochure is not, nor is it intended to be, legal advice. You should consult an attorney for advice regarding your individual situation. We invite you to contact us and welcome your calls, letters, and electronic mail. Contacting us does not create an attorney-client relationship. Please do not send any con�dential information to

us until such time as an attorney-client relationship has been established.

OVER 75 YEARS Abrahams Kaslow & Cassman LLP began in 1944 when Milton R. Abrahams and Ben E. Kaslow combined their legalpractices. Both were graduates of Creighton University’s School of Law. In 1949, Frederick S. Cassman, a graduate of Harvard Law School, joined the firm. The practice soon grew to be one of Omaha’s most respectedbusiness law firms.Long ago, our founders committed to their clients:

We will provide the highest quality legal service,exhibit the highest degree of ethical conduct, serve the community through involvement in significant professional, civic and charitable

activities, and care for our clients as individuals. This commitment remains the cornerstone of our practice. We take pride in the many longstanding relationships that we have established with our clients and value our reputation for providing prompt and skillful legal services.

Abrahams Kaslow & Cassman LLP is a member of Meritas®, a premier global alliance of independent law firms working collaborative-ly to provide businesses with qualified legal expertise. Membership in this elite group is by invitation only, and only one law firm from each major metropolitan area is invited to join. There are currently 180 law firms in 90 countries in the alliance.

Frederick S. Cassman1925-2019

Milton R. Abrahams1905-2000

FRANCHISE LAWWe represent both franchisors and franchisees in negotiating

franchise agreements and renewals and with other issues that arise during the franchise relationship. We provide day-to-day franchise and business law counseling, and draft and negotiate agreements including: • Licensing and contracting agreements • Asset and stock purchase agreements • Leases • Confidentiality and non-compete agreements • Consulting and independent contractor agreements For franchisors, we also help prepare Franchise DisclosureDocuments (FDD) and related agreements, and provide counsel in connection with system expansion and compliance and regulatory issues. For franchisees, we are able to provide insight and counsel as you select, investigate and purchase a franchise.

REAL ESTATE LAWWe represent commercial and residential landlords, tenants,

buyers, and sellers in a variety of real estate transactions. We have a comprehensive understanding of Nebraska real estate law including title defects, encumbrances, zoning, construction, insurance, covenants and easements, and other property rights issues. Our team is skilled at drafting and interpreting contracts and leases and providing proactive guidance every step of the way. Whether it’s a single real estate transaction, or we are helping our client develop a real estate portfolio, we strive to provide insightful advice that helps our clients realize their goals and maximize tax and financial benefits.

ENERGY LAW AKC Law attorneys have represented energy clients in thedevelopment, construction, ownership and operation of electrical generation projects including over 9,000 MW of natural gas-fueled power projects, 280 MW of utility scale solar power projects and close to 500 MW of wind-powered projects. We have also assisted with marketing natural gas, electric power, and related commodities. Our attorneys are adept in finding creative solutions to the many issues that arise in connection with the multi-year development of energy-related projects and the subsequent long-term operation and maintenance of those projects. Our experience enables us to advise our clients on the risks involved, while assistingthem in finding solutionsthat work for everyoneinvolved. We havedeveloped a depth ofknowledge and experienceacross many attorneys in our firm that permits us to work on multiple projects simultaneously. Typical transactions include: • Complex agreements for the engineering, procurement and construction of power plants, gas and water pipelines, electric transmission systems and other supporting plant infrastructure • Purchase and sale agreements for gas and steam turbine generators, solar panels, wind turbines and related equipment • Operation, maintenance, and long term service agreements • Assistance in construction financing • Handling of employment-related matters

MUNICIPAL & PUBLIC SECTOR LAWMunicipal and Public Sector representation requires special legal

knowledge and judgment as well as expertise in the operation of public entities and agencies and how they interact with the private sector. Our experience in employment relations, the Americans withDisabilities Act, professional liability, complex real estate, and other matters allows us to provide valuable insight on public law issues and effectively develop cost effective solutions.

LITIGATION AKC Law has a robust litigation department. We are proud of the

extensive and diverse experience of our litigators. We have achieved successful outcomes defendingclients in probate and inheritancecontests, business successionissues, employment law disputes,construction claims, municipal lawand zoning disputes, landlordtenant issues, and othercomplex commercial disputes. Our success is based on ourattorneys’ ability to obtain a carefulunderstanding of the issues and provide creative solutions to resolve the issues as quickly and economically as possible. AKC Law litigators will attempt to settle disputes throughcompromise, negotiation or alternative dispute resolution whenever it is appropriate. However, when litigation becomes necessary, we have experienced, persuasive and insightful litigators ready to help protect our clients’ interests. Our attorneys have appeared in state and federal courts and before administrative agencies representing clients from pre-litigation through the appeals process.I N FORMED

MEDICAL MALPRACTICE DEFENSE AKC Law litigators work with health care providers, medical

institutions, private medical practices, risk managers and insurance claims managers to defend medical negligence claims in Nebraska and Iowa. Our firm represents physicians, pharmacists, nurses,ophthalmologists, dentists, and other professionals. Our litigators have extensive experience in defense of medicalprofessionals involving multi-million dollar exposures. We havesuccessfully defended malpractice claims in a wide range of specialties including cardiology, surgery, obstetrics and gynecology, emergency medicine, family medicine, anesthesia and more. Some of the legal matters we handle include: • Insurance Defense • General Negligence • Professional Malpractice Defense • Professional Liability Defense • Hospital Liability & Malpractice Our attorneys are known for their litigation skills, knowledge and experience.

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Ben E. Kaslow1907-1993