Klein Brewster Brandt & Messersmith is a distinguished law firm with deep roots in Central and Greater Nebraska, serving clients since 1908 from offices in Kearney, Holdrege, and Minden. Specializing in a broad range of practice areas, the firm stands out for its tradition of securing substantial settlements and verdicts, including millions recovered for personal injury clients, and its commitment to protecting individual rights in criminal and civil matters.
The firm’s approach is built on decades of litigation experience and a client-centered philosophy, offering free consultations—including home and hospital visits for those unable to travel—and operating on a contingency basis for personal injury cases. With deep ties to the agricultural, business, and family communities of Nebraska, their attorneys bring specialized knowledge in state and federal courts, representing clients in high-stakes criminal defense, complex estate planning, and sensitive family law matters.
Services Offered
- Personal Injury Law
- Criminal Defense
- Estate Planning
- Probate
- Family Law
- Divorce
- Child Custody
- Child Support
- Alimony
- Parenting Plans
- Civil Litigation
- Wrongful Death
- Real Estate Law
- Business and Commercial Law
- Contracts
- Felony Defense (including Homicide, Drug Offenses, Sex Offenses, Robbery)
- Misdemeanor Defense (including DUI, Assault, Traffic Offenses)
- Modification Actions
- Paternity Actions
Serving Central and Greater Nebraska from Grand Island to the Colorado border, the firm has a long-standing presence in the region, with attorneys admitted to practice in all Nebraska state and federal courts. Their team includes seasoned litigators with over 30 years of experience and recognition as a Distinguished Fellow by the Nebraska State Bar Foundation, reflecting their commitment to excellence and community service.
