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Contact
Email
Phone
(402) 671-7222
Address
17525 Arbor Street, Omaha, NE, 68130, US
Professional
About
A native of Lincoln, Nebraska, Richard Hitz is a stalwart advocate for injury victims at Carlson & Burnett, LLP. Prior to beginning law school, Richard served in the U.S. Navy as a U.S. Navy Corpsman and Medic beginning in 1985 in order to pursue a career in medicine. In order to pay his law school tuition, he worked as a corrections officer and as a certified nursing assistant in assisted living facilities. He was given a CALI Award for Excellence in American Legal History and served as chairman of the Client Counseling Board. Richard’s unique experience and genuine sympathy for injured people and their families has made him a dedicated advocate who works hard to protect the rights of those he serves. Richard’s practice is 100% focused on litigation of personal injury, nursing home neglect, wrongful death, catastrophic injury, and workers’ compensation cases.
About Estate Planning Law
Estate planning attorneys help individuals plan for the distribution of their assets and care during incapacity. They create wills, trusts, and other documents to protect families and minimize taxes. Common matters include wills, trusts, powers of attorney, healthcare directives.
Credentials
Education
1999 University of Nebraska College of Law JD - Juris Doctor 1996 University of Nebraska, Lincoln BS - Bachelor of Science
Languages
English
Recognition & Involvement
Publications
2012 NATIONAL BUSINESS INSTITUTE Building Your Civil Trial Skills - How to Handle Post-Trial Issues 2012 NATA CIVIL LITIGATION PRACTICE MANUAL Proof of Facts and Evidentiary Issues 2004 The Nebraska Lawyer Magazine How to Protect Your Clients and their Family Members
Associations
Nebraska State Bar Association Member Sarpy County Bar Association Member Omaha Bar Association Member American Association of Justice Member AAJ Nursing Home Lititgation Section Member
Speaking
2007 Seminar NEBRASKA ALZHEIMER’S CARE ACT AND NEGLIGENCE CLAIMS 2004 Seminar 12 TIPS FOR NURSING HOME CASES IN 12 MINUTES 2004 Nebraska Association of Trial Attorney Seminar A Nuts and Bolts Approach to Appointing a Special Administrator and obtaining Court Approval N/A Seminar Nursing Home Neglect – Case Selection: What Should I Look For?
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Updated: Aug 06, 2026