News & Publications
Window Closing on Historic Wealth Transfer Planning Opportunities?
Federal estate and gift tax mitigation is an important component for many high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals’ tax and financial planning efforts. The federal estate and gift tax framework limits the value an individual can give to their family,...
Four Dvorak Law Group Attorneys Named to Omaha Magazine’s Top Lawyers of Omaha List
Congratulations to Dvorak Law Group attorneys Ryan M. Kunhart, David R. Mayer, Gretchen L. McGill and James M. Pfeffer on being named to Omaha Magazine’s Top Lawyers of Omaha list. Click here to learn more about this distinction on page 60 of the July/August...
Dvorak Law Group Welcomes Ellen P. Prochaska
Dvorak Law Group is pleased to welcome Ellen P. Prochaska to the firm’s Litigation and Trial Practice Group. She represents clients in commercial and business litigation matters, including contract disputes, construction disputes, employment law, and insurance...
SBA Delays in Issuing PPP Forgiveness Decisions
As part of the CARES Act, the Small Business Administration (the “SBA”) was tasked with administering the Paycheck Protection Program (the “PPP”), which includes overseeing the loan application process and making final determinations regarding loan forgiveness....
Zach Petersen Graduates From Leadership Omaha Class 43
Congratulations to Dvorak Law Group Partner Zach Petersen on his graduation from Leadership Omaha Class 43! He spent the past ten months focusing on community trusteeship, community awareness and leadership styles. Zach joins a network of more than 1700 Leadership...
Lawmakers Pass the Nebraska Financial Innovation Act
Congratulations to Dvorak Law Group attorneys Mark Quandahl and Sarah Wetzel on the passage of bill LB 649 -- the Nebraska Financial Innovation Act. Their work on the legislation establishes a state-level regulatory system for digital currency. The measure was...
Dvorak Law Group Welcomes Seven Summer Associates to the Firm
Seven law students have joined Dvorak Law Group this summer as part of the firm’s annual Summer Associate Program. Natalie Kozel, of Omaha, Nebraska, will begin her third year at Creighton University School of Law. She received her bachelor's degree in...
Kunhart Authors Leadership Note for DRI’s Governmental Liability Newsletter
Dvorak Law Group Partner Ryan Kunhart authored the Leadership Note “Abundant Opportunities Await in 2021” for the Defense Research Institute’s Governmental Liability Newsletter. Ryan serves as Vice Chair of DRI's Governmental Liability Committee. DRI is the...
Essay Earns Omaha Community Foundation Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy Designation
Congratulations to Dvorak Law Group Partner Laura Essay on earning the Omaha Community Foundation Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy (CAP®) designation. The Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy is a graduate-level, rigorous year-long course administered by The American...
Dvorak Law Group Welcomes Thomas M. Maul to New Columbus, Nebraska Location
Dvorak Law Group, LLC is pleased to welcome Thomas M. Maul to its new Columbus, Nebraska location. The firm’s new office is located at 3214 25th Street in Columbus and can be reached at 402-564-5880. Maul brings over 40 years of experience assisting clients with...
New Legislation Regarding the Paycheck Protection Program
After several months of negotiations, Congress passed additional COVID-19 relief legislation on Monday, December 21, 2020, which was signed into law by President Trump on Sunday, December 27, 2020. The $900 billion stimulus bill, named the Consolidated...
Kunhart Appointed As DRI Committee Vice Chair
Ryan M. Kunhart, partner with Dvorak Law Group, LLC, was appointed as the Defense Research Institute’s Vice Chair of the Governmental Liability Committee. DRI is the international membership organization of all lawyers involved in the defense of civil litigation....
Dvorak Law Group Attorneys Recognized in Best Lawyers in America© and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch
Three lawyers from Dvorak Law Group, LLC were recognized in The Best Lawyers in America© and one lawyer was recognized as Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch. David M. Dvorak, Dvorak Law Group, LLC, was recently selected by his peers for inclusion in the 25th Edition of...
SBA Issues Loan Necessity Questionnaire for Certain Large PPP Loans
Recently, the Small Business Administration (the “SBA”) began sending a Loan Necessity Questionnaire (the “Questionnaire”) regarding Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”) loans in excess of $2 million. The Questionnaire is intended to assist the SBA in their...
SBA Guidance on Changes of Ownership for PPP Borrowers
On October 2, 2020, the Small Business Administration (the “SBA”) issued a procedural notice providing guidance on the notification and consent requirements for changes in ownership of entities that are borrowers (the “Borrower” or “Borrowers”) under the Paycheck...
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