Business Details
Your Trusted Legal Advisors for the Long-Term
At Likes Meyerson Hatch, we have dedicated ourselves to providing comprehensive legal solutions grounded in decades of collective experience. Our practice spans business and corporate law, real estate transactions, estate and gift tax planning, and complex litigation, serving individuals, businesses, and estates with equal diligence. We pride ourselves on combining the depth of expertise typically found in large firms with the personalized attention and efficiency of a smaller practice. Our attorneys bring specialized knowledge in areas such as business succession planning, secured credit transactions, and appellate litigation, ensuring tailored strategies for every client.With a focus on long-term relationships, we prioritize understanding our clients' unique goals to deliver practical, results-driven counsel. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our track record of successful mergers, acquisitions, property tax protests, and high-stakes litigation outcomes. Recognized for our contributions to legal education and community leadership, we maintain active roles in professional organizations while staying accessible to those we serve. By blending innovation with tradition, we empower clients to navigate legal challenges confidently, knowing their interests are protected today and positioned for future success.
Services
Business Law
Estate Planning
Real Estate Law
Complex Litigation
Tax Planning
Mergers & Acquisitions
Employment Law
Appellate Practice
Highlights and features
- We offer over 100 years of combined legal experience in business and corporate law.
- Our team provides small firm rates with large firm expertise in complex litigation.
- We specialize in business succession planning and secured credit transactions.
- Our attorneys have successfully handled $300M+ in mergers and acquisitions.
- We maintain active roles in legal education and professional organizations.
Services
Business Law
Our business law practice covers entity formation, mergers and acquisitions, and corporate governance. We advise clients on liability protection, tax implications, and operational strategies. With experience handling $300M+ in transactions, we provide practical solutions for businesses at every growth stage.
Estate Planning
We create customized estate plans including wills, trusts, and tax strategies for individuals and families. Our attorneys specialize in reducing estate taxes through GRATs and special needs trusts, ensuring smooth wealth transfer across generations while minimizing legal complexities.
Complex Litigation
Handling high-stakes business and tort litigation, we represent clients in breach of fiduciary duty cases, employment disputes, and products liability matters. Our team has secured summary judgments and appellate victories in state and federal courts across multiple jurisdictions.
Real Estate Law
We counsel developers, property owners, and tenants on real estate transactions, leasing, and financing. Our experience includes $7M+ in property tax protests and representing clients in commercial development projects throughout the Midwest region.
Appellate Practice
Our appellate team handles complex legal arguments in state and federal courts. We focus on strategic brief preparation and oral advocacy, with successful outcomes in cases involving insurance coverage disputes, employment law, and commercial litigation.
People
Robert J. Likes
Attorney
Specializes in estate and gift tax planning, wills, trusts, and business succession planning. Represents high net worth clients in wealth transfer strategies and corporate transactions. Active in Omaha's legal and civic communities.
Scott A. Meyerson
Attorney
Focuses on corporate law, real estate transactions, and business counseling. Handles mergers, acquisitions, and secured credit transactions. Recognized in Chambers USA for real estate expertise and community leadership.
Bryan S. Hatch
Attorney
Litigation specialist with experience in business torts, employment law, and appellate practice. Successfully defended multi-million dollar claims and serves as adjunct faculty at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
Jarrod D. Reece
Attorney
Handles employment litigation, immigration compliance, and appellate strategy. Former law clerk to federal appellate judges and recipient of multiple legal honors. Recognized as Great Plains Super Lawyers Rising Star.
Questions
What areas of law does Likes Meyerson Hatch specialize in?
We specialize in business and corporate law, real estate transactions, estate and gift tax planning, complex litigation, and appellate practice.
Do you offer payment plans for legal services?
Yes, we offer QuickFee payment plans allowing clients to spread costs over 3-12 months with no additional security required.
What experience do your attorneys have in business litigation?
Our attorneys have obtained summary judgments in multi-million dollar cases and successfully defended employers in complex employment litigation.
Can you assist with estate planning for high net worth individuals?
Yes, we help high net worth clients with sophisticated techniques like GRATs and special needs trusts for tax-efficient wealth transfer.
Do you provide legal counsel for real estate developers?
Yes, we represent developers in corporate matters, transactions, and financing with over $300M in handled real estate deals.
