Sean Reagan graduated from the University of Nebraska Law School in 1999. Following admission to the bar association in the Fall of ‘99, Sean began working in a small office in Lincoln, trying and second-chairing various types of cases, including jury trials for employment discrimination claims in federal court. In the fall of 2000, Sean opened his first office in Plattsmouth, focusing his practice in the areas of family law (divorce, custody, child support, etc.), criminal law (misdemeanors and felonies), and juvenile court work, mostly as a guardian ad litem.

In the summer 2003, Sean’s wife, Becki, gave birth to their first child, Nicholas. Sean moved his practice back to Lincoln in May of 2003, and entered into an office share arrangement with a group of attorneys in the Apothecary Building in Lincoln’s Haymarket District. He continues to practice out of this office and, over the years, has litigated cases in more than 21 counties throughout Nebraska. To this day, he continues to zealously represent client’s interests in many types of cases, although his focus mostly consists of family law and criminal law cases. He often says that his practice is 60% family law, 30% criminal, and 10% other (the “other” including drafting of wills and trusts, formation of corporate entities, personal injury litigation (including slip-and-falls, automobile accidents and dog bites), civil litigation, name changes and adoptions).

Sean is an active member of the Nebraska State Bar Association (NSBA), the Lincoln Bar Association (LBA), the Sarpy County Bar Association, the Omaha Bar Association (OBA), the Second Judicial District Bar Association, the American Bar Association (ABA), the Nebraska Criminal Defense Attorney’s Association (NCDAA), and the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (NACDL).

Sean is also qualified and approved by the State and the Office of Dispute Resolution to mediate cases arising under the Parenting Act (i.e. divorce, custody, parenting time, child support, etc.). This specialized service has become a necessity for people throughout the State who are involved in a family law dispute - Neb. Rev. Stat. 43-2937 provides that for all cases filed on or after July 1, 2010, parties who have not submitted to the Court a signed parenting plan within a specific amount of time shall participate in mediation.

Aimee Sanderson Melton is a former Douglas County prosecutor and experienced trial attorney. She has handled over 150 bench and jury trials in her career.The goal of the Reagan, Melton & Delaney, L.L.P. Office is to zealously represent the client and aggressively defend each case. Free half hour consultations are available.

Advanced Practicing trial attorney in Douglas, Sarpy, Cass and Lancaster Counties concentrating primarily in the areas of family/domestic law and criminal defense.

• Extensive litigation experience in both federal and state courts.
• Excellent research, writing and trial skills.
• Ability to relate to and represent clients with diverse backgrounds.
• Substantial legal knowledge in the areas of criminal defense, driving under the influence, domestic violence, divorce, child custody/support and personal injury.

Ron Reagan joined Sean in the private practice of law after his retirement from judicial service in January of 2005.  His judicial service encompassed over 32 years as a district judge, including several assignments serving with the Nebraska Supreme Court and committee appointments with the American Bar Association and the National Conference of State Trial Judges.

Ron practiced law for five years before his appointment as a district judge, primarily as a trial attorney with a general practice.  He served as an officer in the United States Marine Corps for over 4 years with duty assignments in Quantico, Camp Pendleton, and Okinawa, and temporary assignments in Cuba, Japan, Korea and Vietnam.

Ron is a lifelong resident of Nebraska, graduating from Bellevue High School in 1956, the University of Nebraska in 1960 with a Bachelor of Science, and from Creighton University Law School in 1967 with a J.D..  His wife of over 40 years, Jane Ann, is employed outside of the home as a telephone systems administrator.  Ron's hobbies are golf and hunting.

Ron maintains a limited caseload, preferring to provide support for the other attorneys, including guidance in the preparation of pleadings, documents, briefs, and advice on procedural and substantive issues on any matters handled by the firm.

Practice areas

• Litigation
• Investigations, Regulation and Criminal Defense
• Family Law

Practice Emphasis:

Steve's trial practice primarily focuses on criminal defense and plaintiff's personal injury. He has represented clients in matters involving wrongful death, traumatic brain injury, capital murder, conspiracy, manslaughter, negligence, breach of contract and other complex civil and criminal matters. In addition, Steve is active in the area of family law.

Admitted to Practice: Nebraska

Education:

• Creighton University, J.D., 1988
• Gonzaga University, B.A., 1985

Other Experience/Achievements

• Diplomat, National College of Advocacy, 1993
• President, Sarpy County Bar Association, 1997-1999
• Member, American Association for Justice
• Member, Nebraska Criminal Defense Attorneys Association
• Member, Nebraska Supreme Court Committee on Inquiry

Attorney/Mediator

Jennifer A. Thompson is licensed to practice law in the State of Nebraska, and the U.S. District Court, District of Nebraska. Her areas of practice include Mediation, Family and Juvenile Law, Real Estate Law, Estate Planning, Misdemeanor Criminal Defense, and Civil Litigation.

Jennifer A. Thompson graduated from Creighton University School of Law with a concentration in Litigation and Dispute Resolution. While at the law school, Ms. Thompson was a Mentor, President of the Moot Court Board, and a member of the Moot Court traveling competitive team.

She obtained her certificate of completion in Mediation Training and Family Mediation Training through the Nebraska Office of Dispute Resolution. She is also a Court- approved Guardian Ad Litem.

Ms. Thompson’s previous work includes successful outcomes in County and District Court in the state of Nebraska, United States District Court, and United States Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals.

She is a member of the Sarpy County Bar Association, Omaha Bar Association, Nebraska State Bar Association, American Bar Association, Nebraska Mediator’s Association, and Nebraska Criminal Defense Attorneys Association. For the past five years, she has been a member of the Inns of Court, Robert M. Spire Inn. She is also a graduate of the Nebraska State Bar Association Leadership Academy Class of 2009-2010.

Ms. Thompson is an active volunteer in the legal community where she spends time judging intra- and inter-school competitions for high school, college, and the Creighton University School of Law, including Moot Court, Mock Trial, Client Counseling, and Client Negotiating. She has educated local area school children by participating in Law Day activities. She also is an active member of Altrusa International.

After graduating from Creighton Law School in 1993, Rick Whitworth has spent the majority of legal career in private practice in Bellevue, Nebraska. During that time, he has represented clients in a wide range of areas including divorce, custody and support matters; adoptions, both step-parent and private placement; guardianship and conservatorship, over both minors and adults, including the elderly; criminal matters; bankruptcy; real estate; wills, trusts and estate administration; business entity formation; personal injury; and general civil litigation. In addition, Rick handled hundreds of paternity and support contempt matters as an Alternate Public Defender for Sarpy County over a period of seven years.

Licensed to practice in both state courts and federal courts, Rick has represented clients across the eastern part of the state in Sarpy, Douglas, Cass, Otoe, Richardson, Lancaster, Washington, Burt, Thurston, Saunders and Hamilton counties as well as the federal courts in both Omaha and Lincoln.

Prior to attending law school, Rick spent eleven years in public education as an English teacher and a coach after graduating from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in 1978.