Attorneys
Ryan J. Coufal
Attorney
Biography
Ryan Coufal represents clients in commercial and business litigation matters. In his practice, he handles a wide range of legal issues that business and individuals may encounter, such as breaches of contracts, negligence, insurance disputes, construction disputes, and employment and labor disputes. He uses his expertise to develop a legal strategy that will enable his clients to achieve their desired outcome, whether through negotiation, mediation, or trial. Ryan guides clients through the entire litigation process, from initial negotiations to starting litigation, managing discovery, participating in trials or mediations, and if needed, navigating the appellate process.
Ryan also represents clients in complicated probate and trust proceedings, including contested guardian and conservatorship matters.
Representative Experience
- Obtained several favorable judgments and dismissals on summary judgment and on initial motions to dismiss
- Assisted in obtaining favorable settlements for clients through the mediation process
- Assist clients in obtaining and resisting guardianships and/or contested and non-contested conservatorships across Nebraska
- Obtained a favorable jury verdict for a construction client in a week-long jury trial involving a cancellation of contract
Professional Affiliations and Community Involvement
- Nebraska State Bar Association
- Omaha Bar Association
Practice Areas
- Labor and Employment
- Hiring, Discipline & Discharge
- ADA & FMLA
- Wage & Hour
- Non-Competes & Unfair Competition
- Employee Handbooks & Agreements
- Workplace Training
- Litigation/Dispute Resolution
- Civil Rights & Governmental Liability
- Commercial & Contract Dispute Litigation
- Construction
- Real Estate Litigation
- Employment Litigation
- Probate & Trust Proceedings
- Guardianship & Conservatorship Proceedings
Bar Admission
- State of Nebraska
- State of Iowa
- U.S. District Court, District of Nebraska
Education
- University of Nebraska College of Law, J.D., 2019
- Nebraska Law Review, Executive Editor (Vol. 97)
- National Trial Team
- Order of the Barristers
- Nebraska Wesleyan University, B.A., 2013
Dvorak Law Group is proud to be Legalink’s Midwestern representative, permitting the firm to handle clients’ legal needs on local, national, and international levels. Legalink is a non-exclusive, international legal network of over 70 independent business-oriented law firms and is composed of 4,000 legal professionals. Learn More »