Harvey B. Cooper has counseled large and small businesses on a variety of issues since starting at AKC Law in 1976. He prides himself on understanding the corporate culture of the client, which enables him to offer practical options and advice. His practice focuses on manufacturing, retail, employment, wireless communication, commercial leases, and corporate law.

Andrew Deaver is a Partner at AKC Law and licensed to practice in the states of Nebraska and Iowa. His practice focuses on estate planning and business law.  His down-to-earth approach to estate planning is to build a long-term relationship with each client that allows him to understand their goals and gain a full understanding of their objectives and concerns. Andy is genuinely concerned about his client’s future, and out of this concern, he began focusing on creating Supplemental Special Needs Trusts (SNT). Parents of a child with developmental disabilities have more to consider than other parents, and Andy helps them develop a plan that provides for a lifetime of legal, financial, medical, and educational needs.

Katie works hard to provide responsive, practical, business-minded counsel to clients. Her detail-oriented nature and ability to maintain a view of the big picture allow her to handle complex issues effectively and efficiently. Her practice focuses on Energy, Construction, Real Estate, and Corporate Law.

Over the span of nearly 60 years, Howard J. Kaslow has epitomized a blend of legal excellence with an unwavering commitment to the community. A stalwart of AKC Law since 1964, Howard’s tenure stands as a testament to his vast expertise in corporate and business law, as well as trust and estate planning.

In his corporate practice, Howard represents corporations, partnerships, limited liability companies, and other entities with corporate, financing, and other business transactions. He assists his clients in the structuring of their businesses, including shareholder and other agreements among the business owners, and with tax and securities issues relating to their businesses.

Thomas J. Malicki is a partner of AKC Law and a member of the business department. He joined AKC Law in 1987. He focuses his practice on corporate and securities law, mergers and acquisitions, energy law, trust and estate planning, probate and trust administration, and pension and profit-sharing law.

In his corporate practice, Tom advises clients in complex business transactions, including international business, real estate, and energy/power plant transactions. He also counsels clients concerning tax and securities issues encountered in the implementation of various corporate and partnership structures.

As a member of AKC Law’s Litigation team, Julie harnesses her skills in persuasion, organization, and legal research. When working with Julie, clients are assured of astute representation across Civil Litigation, Appellate Litigation and Appeals, Insurance Defense, Medical Malpractice Defense, and Employment Law practices.

An Omaha native, Julie received her Bachelor of Science in Financial Economics, magna cum laude, from Spring Hill College in Mobile, Alabama. A consistent name on the Dean’s List, Julie graduated as a Presidential Scholar in Financial Economics

Robert M. Schartz is a partner with AKC Law and chairs AKC Law’s Litigation Group. He joined AKC Law in 2009. Earlier in his career, Rob served as Assistant Douglas County Public Defender, where he gained significant trial experience and won his first jury trial just six months into his legal career.

Rob devotes 100% of his trial practice to representing his clients through all stages of the litigation process from pre-suit evidence gathering and negotiations through jury trial and possible appeal. As first chair counsel, he has tried more than 24 jury cases to verdict in federal and state courts. Rob has also argued numerous cases at all levels of the state appellate courts.

John W. Herdzina has been a member of AKC Law’s business department since 1972.

John’s expertise in franchise law is extensive. He regularly counsels franchisors and franchisees on franchise relationship laws to help resolve problems and avoid disputes. He also counsels clients in the organization of business entities and drafting of organizational and governmental documents.

Assisting families and caregivers who are parenting or caring for a child with physical or cognitive challenges is an area of law that John specializes in. He helps clients establish Special Needs Trusts. The trusts give individuals with special needs the ability to use trust assets for “non-necessity” items that would not be available through government benefits.

Hallie is a Nebraska native. She was born in Grand Island, raised in Aurora, and graduated from Gretna High School. Hallie earned her Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Communication Studies from the University of Nebraska Lincoln.

After several rewarding years working with a non-profit organization, Hallie set her sights on becoming an attorney. She then attended law school at Creighton University School of Law where she served as the Editor in Chief for the Creighton Law Review, graduated magna cum laude, and received multiple awards for her writing and analysis.

Payton Hostens is an Associate at Abrahams Kaslow & Cassman LLP. Her practice focuses on Corporate & Business Law, Probate & Estate Planning, and Energy Law.

Payton’s detail-oriented nature paired with her ability to maintain a view of the big picture and the best interests of her client allows her to handle complex issues effectively and efficiently. She is adept at identifying risks and works to minimize them while facilitating smooth transactions for her clients. Above all, Payton is driven by her desire to help clients achieve their business and personal goals.