The Background Behind Burnett Legal Group
Burnett Legal Group was founded in 2008 with a vision to create a law firm centered around helping families navigate life’s most personal and complex legal challenges. From the beginning, the firm’s philosophy was simple: bring together a team of attorneys who specialize in the issues families face every day and foster a relationship between attorney and client that can last for generations. This commitment to family and community inspired the firm’s enduring motto: Law for a Lifetime.
What started in a modest office suite has evolved into a thriving, full-service law firm. In 2015, the firm moved into its custom-designed, two-story office building near 175th and Arbor Street. The 12,000-square-foot space offers 16 offices in a modern, collaborative environment that’s both comfortable and welcoming for our clients.
Burnett Legal Group has grown thoughtfully and deliberately, expanding from its foundation in estate and business planning to include additional legal services that meet the evolving needs of families and businesses. Today, the firm is led by five dedicated partners:
Anne K. Burnett, founding partner, is a respected leader in the legal community and one of the foremost attorneys in Estate Planning, Business Planning, and Elder Law.
Joseph S. Risko, who heads the firm’s Personal Injury practice.
DeAna K. Shaffer, who specializes in Estate and Trust Administration and Estate Planning.
Charles L. Grimes, with a strong focus on Estate Planning and Business Planning.
Matthew S. McKeever, who brings deep experience in Commercial Litigation, Estate Litigation, Creditor Rights, Estate Planning, and Business Law.
Supporting the partners is a team of skilled associate attorneys and legal administrative professionals, all working together to deliver efficient, high-quality legal services tailored to our clients’ needs.
Today, Burnett Legal Group includes eleven attorneys across two office locations, serving clients throughout Nebraska and western Iowa. Our core practice areas include Estate Planning, Estate and Trust Administration, Family Law, and Personal Injury, along with specialized services in Real Estate, Employment Discrimination, Elder Law, and Guardianship/Conservatorship. A dedicated litigation team supports all practice areas, ensuring comprehensive legal support under one roof.
At Burnett Legal Group, we’re proud of where we started, committed to the people we serve, and looking forward to what’s ahead.
