Elevating Enterprises, Crafting Legacies
Supporting Your Business Growth and Estate Planning Needs
Welcome to Koley Jessen—a dynamic, midsize law firm located in Omaha, Nebraska. Since opening our doors in 1988, we have been dedicated to empowering businesses to thrive and guiding individuals and families in creating lasting legacies.
Our team of over 100 talented attorneys is committed to helping you navigate the complex legal landscape. We offer a comprehensive range of legal services, from personalized estate planning to intricate succession strategies, and from guiding startups through their early stages to advising established corporations on strategic growth.
Our Midwestern roots define us. We are known for our strong work ethic, values, and practical approach. When you work with us, your goals and challenges become our own. We are dedicated to understanding your unique aspirations and providing the guidance and industry knowledge you need to make key decisions.
At Koley Jessen, we are more than just legal advisors—we are your partners in success. Serving as an extension of your business, our attorneys help you build momentum and achieve your objectives through customized legal solutions.
What sets us apart? Locally, it's the high caliber of our legal work, characterized by our extensive experience in helping clients navigate intricate legal challenges and identify opportunities. Nationally, our Midwest location allows us to deliver partner-level service at competitive rates, often lower than those of firms in major metropolitan areas. Additionally, our single-office location fosters a close-knit team, ensuring you benefit from enhanced collaboration and teamwork. This translates into more cohesive and efficient communication, holistic solutions that leverage expertise from multiple practice areas to address all aspects of your legal needs, and consistent, high-quality service with continuity in your interactions with our firm.
Ready to elevate your business and craft your legacy? Explore our services below or meet the members of our team to learn more about how we can support your vision.
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"Delivering top-tier legal expertise with the personal touch and value you expect from a premier law firm, all from our base in Omaha."
Our Services
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Our Story
Founded in 1988 by Jim Koley, Paul Jessen, and four additional partners, Koley Jessen set out with a clear vision: to create a firm that is a great place to work and excels in client service. From a modest start in a makeshift office, our founders instilled the principles of integrity, mutual respect, and exceptional client service, charting the path for our future success.
Today, Koley Jessen stands tall with over 100 attorneys and 200 employees, serving a diverse and growing clientele from our home in Omaha. Our story is one of strategic growth, unwavering commitment, and a dedication to maintaining the culture and values that have guided us since day one.
Firm Leadership
"Our commitment to empowering the next generation of leaders is a cornerstone of who we are. This focus on nurturing fresh perspectives and driving continuous progress ensures that we are building a firm for the future. Our intentional dedication guides our decisions today, ensuring that Koley Jessen continues to excel for generations to come, benefiting our clients every step of the way."
Alexander J. Wolf
President and Shareholder
Our Culture
At Koley Jessen, we are driven by our core values of integrity, client focus, and respect for others. These values not only guide how we serve our clients but also shape interactions within our team. We embrace teamwork wholeheartedly, recognizing that our success stems from collective effort. Together, we deliver exceptional service and solutions that make our clients' goals achievable.
Our approach is intentional in every aspect. From strategic planning to daily operations and the nurturing of our internal culture, we prioritize foresight, thoughtfulness, and continuous improvement. This cultivates an entrepreneurial, innovative, and forward-thinking environment where every team member can contribute ideas and solutions, ensuring we consistently meet our clients' evolving needs.
What truly sets us apart is our shared passion for exceptional client service. It's a mentality ingrained in our culture. We are all in the same boat, striving to excel for our clients and each other.
As we grow, we remain committed to preserving our small firm roots, fostering a connected and enjoyable workplace where every team member feels valued and gratified in their role.
Firm Culture Initiatives
Gratitude
At Koley Jessen, day-to-day gratitude is a fundamental aspect of our firm culture. We firmly believe that genuine expressions of appreciation not only uplift our team members but also inspire them to bring their best every day. Here's how we embed gratitude into our daily practices:
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Note Cards:
Every member of our team receives our 'Just a Note to Say' stationery so they can recognize their colleagues' contributions through handwritten notes of appreciation. These simple, personal gestures are a memorable and meaningful way for us to show that we care and nurture a strong sense of connection and support within our team.
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Over-The-Top Service Awards:
Rooted in our firm's history, our Over-The-Top Service Awards carry forward the legacy of our founder, Paul Jessen. A master craftsman in both law and woodworking, Paul would carve inspiring sayings into chunks of wood collected from his hunting trips and gift them during the holidays. These handmade mementos, adorned with phrases like "Exceed Expectations" and "Service," became cherished tokens amongst our staff and were passed around for years, recognizing exemplary service wherever it was found. Over time, this tradition has evolved into our Over-The-Top Service Awards, which are now bestowed monthly and once annually based on nominations. These awards express gratitude and appreciation for the exceptional contributions of our team members in five key areas aligned with our firm's core values.
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Words of Kindness:
Every December, our employees share kindness through anonymous messages distributed by our HR department. These notes of encouragement and appreciation are a delightful way for us to surprise and uplift others, showing them they are valued. Encouraged to pass along the kindness, the exchange of over 1,000 of these messages annually demonstrates the genuine appreciation and positive impact of this initiative within our firm.
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Maxwell:
Maxwell, our total rewards partner, facilitates our team's ability to offer instant peer-to-peer recognition and rewards, valuing individual contributions. Through the mobile platform, our employees can redeem benefits of their choice, ensuring that every thank-you is truly meaningful and impactful.
Inclusive Lunches
Spearheaded by our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee, this initiative aims to enhance our firm culture and build connections across practice groups and departments. Typically held bi-annually, employees enjoy lunch provided by the firm and engage in small group discussions, fostering a sense of inclusivity and camaraderie.
KJ Connect
This is our bi-monthly information connection. Designed to keep employees well-informed about 'all things' within our firm, we provide updates through regular sessions on industry trends, firm programs, and initiatives driven by employee feedback.
