Contact: Robert Dorton
Omaha, Nebraska United States(402) 6144-4155
Areas of Practice: Adoption, Business Law Topics, Civil Rights, Elder Law, Family, General Practice, Immigration, Personal Injury, Social Security, Trusts and Estates, Wills and Probate
ContactI founded the Law Offices of Robert Dorton to provide personal, high-quality legal services in Nebraska and western Iowa. I bring almost ten years of experience to my practice. I have won cases for thousands of individuals facing a wide variety of difficult legal issues over the years. I am excited to put my expertise to work for you. My legal career has been a continual process of learning new areas of the law and applying that knowledge in ways that are creative and, at times, cutting-edge. I am passionate about the transformative role law can play in people’s lives. I fundamentally believe that every person deserves equal access to the legal system; that the law exists to serve people’s needs; and that lawyers have a foundational role in ensuring justice for all. I am dedicated to serving everybody, regardless of background. Professional Background Prior to founding the Law Offices of Robert Dorton, I worked in the nonprofit legal services realm, where I represented people living with HIV/AIDS and mental health disabilities, as well as immigrants, refugees and asylum seekers. From 2008 to 2010, I served as the Attorney/Program Manager at Lutheran Immigration Services in Omaha, where I led a staff of 12 that provided immigration legal services throughout Nebraska. From 2005 to 2008, I was the Supervising Attorney at Positive Resource Center in San Francisco, California, where I represented hundreds of disabled individuals with claims for Social Security Disability and long-term disability insurance. From 2003 to 2005, I served as a Staff Attorney at the Law Foundation of Silicon Valley in San Jose, California, where I represented people living with HIV/AIDS in the areas of estate planning, disability discrimination, housing and employment discrimination, Social Security, and other general civil matters. From 2002 to 2003, I practiced corporate law at Shook, Hardy & Bacon, LLP, in San Francisco. Education and Personal Background I have a law degree from the Boalt Hall School of Law at the University of California at Berkeley, and a B.A. degree in History and Peace Studies from the University of Notre Dame. I was born and raised in a small town in central Iowa. I live in Omaha with my husband, near family and dear friends. Licenses I am a member of the bar in Nebraska and California. My application to join the Iowa bar is pending.
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