Daniel J. "Dan" Wintz, Business Attorney in Omaha, Nebraska
Over 17 years of legal practice · focused on Business, Elder Law, and Employment
Gross Welch Marks Clare PC LLO
Omaha, NE
Practicing business in Omaha since 2009.
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- Years practicing
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Daniel J. "Dan" Wintz is an attorney based in Omaha, NEBRASKA. The practice focuses on Business, Elder Law, and Employment. Daniel has over 17 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Gross Welch Marks Clare PC LLO.
- Based in
- Omaha, NEBRASKA
- Experience
- over 17 years
- Known for
- Business · Elder Law · Employment
- Handles Business, Elder Law, and Employment matters from Omaha, NEBRASKA.
- Over 17 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
- Recognized with Lawyer of the Year — Elder Law (Omaha) (2024).
About Daniel J. "Dan" Wintz: Daniel J. "Dan" Wintz is an attorney based in Omaha, NEBRASKA. The practice focuses on Business, Elder Law, and Employment. Daniel has over 17 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Gross Welch Marks Clare PC LLO.
Areas of practice
Practice areas handled by Daniel J. "Dan" Wintz
Daniel concentrates on business, elder law, employment, litigation, and trusts. Each area below outlines the kind of case Daniel handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
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Elder Law
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Employment
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Business cases in Omaha, Nebraska
Daniel takes business matters in Omaha, 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 Daniel agrees to represent you.
Elder Law cases in Omaha, Nebraska
Daniel takes elder law matters in Omaha, 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 Daniel agrees to represent you.
Employment cases in Omaha, Nebraska
Daniel takes employment matters in Omaha, 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 Daniel agrees to represent you.
Litigation cases in Omaha, Nebraska
Daniel takes litigation matters in Omaha, 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 Daniel agrees to represent you.
Trusts cases in Omaha, Nebraska
Daniel takes trusts matters in Omaha, 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 Daniel agrees to represent you.
Biography
About Daniel J. "Dan" Wintz — Over 17 years of Nebraska business experience
Daniel J. "Dan" Wintz is an attorney based in Omaha, NEBRASKA. The practice focuses on Business, Elder Law, and Employment. Daniel has over 17 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Gross Welch Marks Clare PC LLO.
Dan Wintz joined Fraser Stryker in 2003 as a partner. He heads the Firm's Employee Benefits & ERISA Practice Group and is a senior member of the Firm's Estate Planning & Probate and Trust & Estate Administration Practice Groups. Dan brings over 35 years of employee benefit plan innovation and practical estate planning solutions to clients. He is the first and only Certified Estate Planning Law Specialist in Nebraska.* Dan is also an Adjunct Professor at Creighton University School College of Law where he teaches Estate Planning.
Through successive career developments, Mr. Wintz has developed a unique set of qualified and nonqualified plans skills and perspectives that enable him to counsel employers, fiduciaries, administrators, investment managers, actuaries, consultants, information systems managers, and participants about all types of retirement and deferred compensation plan design, qualification, funding, administration, compliance, communication, and taxation.
Dan also developed a complementary practice focused on estate planning with special emphasis on addressing the unique issues that arise in effective and tax-efficient planning for significant qualified plan, executive deferred compensation, and equity-based compensation accumulations. He also works with many C-level clients and their families to develop planned gifting and charitable foundations to facilitate making returns to the communities that have been generous to and supportive of them.
*Certified by Estate Law Specialist Board, Inc.
Working with Daniel on a business matter
https://www.fraserstryker.com/Attorney.aspx?atid=1295 Dan Wintz joined Fraser Stryker in 2003 as a partner. He heads the Firm's Employee Benefits & ERISA Practice Group and is a senior member of the Firm's Estate Planning & Probate and Trust & Estate Administration Practice Groups. Dan brings over 35 years of employee benefit plan innovation and practical estate planning solutions to clients. He…
Who Daniel represents
Daniel reviews new inquiries case-by-case for business, elder law, and employment matters in Omaha and the surrounding Nebraska area.
Credentials
Daniel J. "Dan" Wintz's legal education and bar admissions
University of Nebraska – Lincoln
— · 1975
University of Chicago
BA · 1972
Jurisdictions
Daniel's state bar admissions
Nebraska, Nebraska S
ACTIVE
Iowa, The Iowa State
ACTIVE
Arizona, State Bar o
2009 · ACTIVE
Daniel studied at — in University of Nebraska – Lincoln and BA in University of Chicago.
Law school and academic background
Daniel completed — in University of Nebraska – Lincoln and BA in University of Chicago. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Daniel runs in Nebraska is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Awards, publications, and recognition of Daniel J. "Dan" Wintz
Daniel has received 26 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
Lawyer of the Year — Elder Law (Omaha)
2024
Lawyer of the Year — Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law (Omaha)
2024
Lawyer of the Year — Elder Law (Omaha)
2022
Lawyer of the Year — Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law (Omaha)
2021
Lawyer of the Year — Elder Law (Omaha)
2020
Lawyer of the Year — Trusts and Estates (Omaha)
2017
Lawyer of the Year — Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law (Omaha)
2015
Best Lawyers in America — Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Elder Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - ERISA
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Trusts and Estates
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Trusts and Estates
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — ERISA
2026
Best Lawyers in America — ESOPS
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Executive Compensation
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Fiduciary Responsibility
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Government Plans
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Pension, Health and Welfare
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Qualified Plans
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — The Best Lawyers in America (Employee Benefits Law)
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Certified Estate Planning Specialist
2026
Best Lawyers in America — American College of Trust and Estate Counsel
2026
Legal awards and honors
Lawyer of the Year — Elder Law (Omaha) (2024). Lawyer of the Year — Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law (Omaha) (2024). Lawyer of the Year — Elder Law (Omaha) (2022). Lawyer of the Year — Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law (Omaha) (2021). Lawyer of the Year — Elder Law (Omaha) (2020). Lawyer of the Year — Trusts and Estates (Omaha) (2017).
Locations
Daniel J. "Dan" Wintz's office in Omaha
Daniel's primary office is at 1500 Omaha Tower, Omaha, Nebraska, 68124-2342. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Gross Welch Marks Clare PC LLO
1500 Omaha Tower
Omaha, Nebraska 68124-2342
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How to hire Daniel J. "Dan" Wintz — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new business attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Daniel usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Daniel charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Daniel'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; Daniel will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a business attorney in Omaha, Nebraska
A short list to run through before you commit: How many business 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 Daniel
Daniel discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in business practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every business 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. Daniel confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Daniel's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many business practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Daniel J. "Dan" Wintz
How much does it cost to hire Daniel for a business case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Daniel walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Daniel offer a free consultation?
Daniel charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Daniel's office. Some business attorneys offer free consults — check Daniel's current terms during booking.
How long do business cases in Nebraska typically take?
Simple business 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. Daniel gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Daniel take my case if I'm outside Omaha?
Daniel 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 — Daniel 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 Daniel?
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. Daniel will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Daniel accepting new business clients right now?
Daniel's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
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