Professional Experience
Mark Clare & Richards, PC, LLO
January1, 2013 to Present
Partner of midsized West-Omaha firm. Litigation attorney specializing in family law and criminal law. Family law includes: divirce, paternity, protection orders, contemp hearings, guardianship, conservatorship, adoption and modifications. Criminal law includes: felonies, misdemeanors and traffic. Practice in District Court, County Court, Juvenile Court and Federal District Court.
Murphree Law Office, PC, LLO, Omaha, Nebraska
June 1, 2008 to January 1, 2013-09-26
Sole proprietor of Murphree Law Office, PC, LLO, litigation attorney specialized in domestic relations cases including divorce, paternity, protection orders, and modifications. Other areas of practice include criminal defense, contemp hearings, adoption, guardianship, and conservatorship. Practiced in District Court, County Court, Juvenile Court and Federal District Court.
Associate Attorney: Berkshire & Burmeister, Omaha, Nebraska
January 2002 to 2008
Associate attorney for the law firm of Berkshire and Burmeister, formerly known as Berkshire and Blunk. Litigation attorney focusing on family law, criminal defense, collections, and general civil litigation.
Deputy Douglas County Attorney: Douglas County Attorney's Office, Civil, Omaha, Nebraska
May 1992 to 1997
Deputy County Attorney specializing in civil litigation, advising Douglas County elected officials, board and departments. Responsibilities include representing the county in federal civil rights cases, state tort actions, workers' compensation court, N.E.O.C. administrative proceeding, civil service hearings, labor negotiations, and eminent domain actions. Represented and advised the Douglas County Board, Douglas County Hospital Board, Douglas County Correctional Center, Douglas County Health Department, and Douglas County Pension Committee. Reviewed inheritance taxes and represented the State of Nebraska in Civil Commitment Hearings.
Deputy Douglas County Attorney: Douglas County Attorney's Office, Criminal, Omaha, Nebraska
January 1987 to May 1992
Deputy County Attorney specializing in criminal prosecution: 4 1/2 years prosecuting felonies and 1 year prosecuting misdemeanors and preliminary hearings. Prosecuted cases from the filing of criminal charges through trial and sentencing. Developed trial and communications skills during 25 jury trials and extensive courtroom experience.
A Panel, United States Criminal Justice Act Attorney for the District of Nebraska, 2002-Present
United States 8th Circuit Practice Committee, January 2013 to Present
Professional Philosophy
"Listen to clients and treat each client as an individual"
