Carey Collingham, Insurance Attorney in Lincoln, Nebraska
Over 6 years of legal practice · focused on Insurance and Personal Injury · 5.0/5 rating from 48 verified client reviews
AttorneyatBerry Law
Lincoln, NE
Practicing insurance in Lincoln since 2020.
- 6+
- Years practicing
- 5.0 ★
- 48 client reviews
- 1
- Bar admission
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Carey Collingham is an attorney based in Lincoln, NE. The practice focuses on Insurance and Personal Injury. Carey has over 6 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Berry Law. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 48 client reviews.
- Based in
- Lincoln, NE
- Experience
- over 6 years
- Known for
- Insurance · Personal Injury
- Handles Insurance and Personal Injury matters from Lincoln, NE.
- Over 6 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
About Carey Collingham: Carey Collingham is an attorney based in Lincoln, NE. The practice focuses on Insurance and Personal Injury. Carey has over 6 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Berry Law. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 48 client reviews.
Areas of practice
Carey's practice areas in Lincoln
Carey concentrates on insurance and personal injury. Each area below outlines the kind of case Carey handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Insurance cases in Lincoln, Nebraska
Carey takes insurance matters in Lincoln, Nebraska. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Carey agrees to represent you.
Personal Injury cases in Lincoln, Nebraska
Carey takes personal injury matters in Lincoln, Nebraska. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Carey agrees to represent you.
Biography
Carey Collingham, insurance attorney serving Lincoln
Carey Collingham is an attorney based in Lincoln, NE. The practice focuses on Insurance and Personal Injury. Carey has over 6 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Berry Law. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 48 client reviews. Carey works from Lincoln, Nebraska and takes on insurance matters across the region.
Carey Collingham is passionate about helping people recover—physically, emotionally, and otherwise—from the damages done to them by someone else. Carey has personally experienced the devastating impact that injuries arising out of another person’s negligence can have on someone’s life. In response to this experience, Carey gave up a beloved career in the Nebraska nonprofit community to pursue the study of law. His mission now is to help others find ways to put their injuries behind them and move forward in pursuit of their goals. Carey is committed to vigorously advocating for anyone who has suffered the ill-effects of someone else’s negligent or intentional wrongdoing. Carey also enjoys helping clients defend and protect their goals and interests by using the tools of law to resolve everything from real estate issues to contract disputes, estate planning concerns, administrative or licensing issues, state and local government problems, and firearms-related issues.
Carey Collingham received an undergraduate degree in music performance from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. He has enjoyed professionally playing cello in many hundreds of performances around the Lincoln community over the last twenty years. However, when a distracted driver caused some nerve damage that limits his playing ability, Carey decided to dedicate himself to the study of law. When he is not at work now, Carey still enjoys playing some music, teaching a few cello students, fishing, hunting, playing with his rescue dog, working under the hood of his car, or serving our community’s nonprofits.
Working with Carey on a insurance matter
Carey Collingham is passionate about helping people recover—physically, emotionally, and otherwise—from the damages done to them by someone else. Carey has personally experienced the devastating impact that injuries arising out of another person’s negligence can have on someone’s life. In response to this experience, Carey gave up a beloved career in the Nebraska nonprofit community to pursue the…
Who Carey represents
Carey reviews new inquiries case-by-case for insurance and personal injury matters in Lincoln and the surrounding Nebraska area.
Credentials
Credentials — where Carey studied and practices
Nebraska College of Law
J.D. · 2020
University of Nebraska
B.A. Music · 2005
Jurisdictions
Carey's state bar admissions
Nebraska
2020 · ACTIVE
Carey studied at J.D. in Nebraska College of Law and B.A. Music in University of Nebraska.
Law school and academic background
Carey completed J.D. in Nebraska College of Law and B.A. Music in University of Nebraska. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Carey runs in Nebraska is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Affiliations
Carey's professional memberships and bar associations
Member and Board of Directors for NextGen Lincoln, 2018-present Member and Board of Directors for Lincoln Civic Orchestra, 2007-present Member and Sergeant at Arms for Lincoln Rotary #14, 2014-pending renewal of membership
membership
Locations
Carey Collingham's office in Lincoln
Carey's primary office is at 6940 O Street, Suite 400, Lincoln, NE, 68510. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Client feedback
Client reviews of Carey Collingham — 5.0/5 rating from 48 verified client reviews
Every review below is from a verified client of Carey. Reviews cover communication, case outcome, and value — the three signals that matter most when comparing insurance attorneys in Lincoln.
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How to hire Carey Collingham — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new insurance attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Carey usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Carey charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Carey's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Carey will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a insurance attorney in Lincoln, Nebraska
A short list to run through before you commit: How many insurance matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Carey
Carey discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in insurance practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every insurance matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Carey confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Carey's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many insurance practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Carey Collingham
How much does it cost to hire Carey for a insurance case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Carey walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Carey offer a free consultation?
Carey charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Carey's office. Some insurance attorneys offer free consults — check Carey's current terms during booking.
How long do insurance cases in Nebraska typically take?
Simple insurance matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Carey gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Carey take my case if I'm outside Lincoln?
Carey is licensed in Nebraska. Matters governed by Nebraska law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Carey will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Carey?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Carey will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Carey accepting new insurance clients right now?
Carey's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
Insurance attorneys serving Lincoln, Omaha and Kearney in Nebraska
Carey handles insurance matters throughout Nebraska. Each city below is a direct link into the search page for verified insurance attorneys in that community.
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