Gerald L Friedrichsen, Insurance Attorney in Omaha, Nebraska
Over 49 years of legal practice · focused on Insurance, Litigation, and Personal Injury · 4.9/5 rating from 1 verified client review
ShareholderatFitzgerald Schorr PC
Omaha, NE
Practicing insurance in Omaha since 1977.
- 49+
- Years practicing
- 4.9 ★
- 1 client review
- 2
- Bar admissions
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Gerald L Friedrichsen is a shareholder based in Omaha, NE. The practice focuses on Insurance, Litigation, and Personal Injury. Gerald has over 49 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Fitzgerald Schorr PC. Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 1 client review.
- Based in
- Omaha, NE
- Experience
- over 49 years
- Known for
- Insurance · Litigation · Personal Injury
- Handles Insurance, Litigation, and Personal Injury matters from Omaha, NE.
- Over 49 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
- Recognized with AV Preeminent.
About Gerald L Friedrichsen: Gerald L Friedrichsen is a shareholder based in Omaha, NE. The practice focuses on Insurance, Litigation, and Personal Injury. Gerald has over 49 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Fitzgerald Schorr PC. Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 1 client review.
Areas of practice
Gerald's practice areas in Omaha
Gerald concentrates on insurance, litigation, personal injury, and product liability. Each area below outlines the kind of case Gerald handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Insurance
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Personal Injury
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Product Liability
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Insurance cases in Omaha, Nebraska
Gerald takes insurance 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 Gerald agrees to represent you.
Litigation cases in Omaha, Nebraska
Gerald 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 Gerald agrees to represent you.
Personal Injury cases in Omaha, Nebraska
Gerald takes personal injury 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 Gerald agrees to represent you.
Product Liability cases in Omaha, Nebraska
Gerald takes product liability 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 Gerald agrees to represent you.
Biography
Gerald L Friedrichsen, insurance attorney serving Omaha
Gerald L Friedrichsen is a shareholder based in Omaha, NE. The practice focuses on Insurance, Litigation, and Personal Injury. Gerald has over 49 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Fitzgerald Schorr PC. Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 1 client review. Gerald works from Omaha, Nebraska and takes on insurance matters across the region.
Gerald L Friedrichsen is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, insurance, litigation and 2 other areas of law. Gerald received a B.B.A. degree from University of Iowa in 1970, and has been licensed for 49 years. Gerald practices at Fitzgerald Schorr PC in Omaha, NE.
How Gerald handles insurance matters
Gerald L Friedrichsen is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, insurance, litigation and 2 other areas of law. Gerald received a B.B.A. degree from University of Iowa in 1970, and has been licensed for 49 years. Gerald practices at Fitzgerald Schorr PC in Omaha, NE.
The kind of cases Gerald takes
Gerald reviews new inquiries case-by-case for insurance, litigation, and personal injury matters in Omaha and the surrounding Nebraska area.
Credentials
Credentials — where Gerald studied and practices
Creighton University
J.D. · 1977
University of Iowa
B.B.A. · 1970
Jurisdictions
Gerald's state bar admissions
Nebraska U.S. Distri
1979 · ACTIVE
Minnesota
1977 · ACTIVE
Gerald studied at J.D. in Creighton University and B.B.A. in University of Iowa.
Law school and academic background
Gerald completed J.D. in Creighton University and B.B.A. in University of Iowa. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Gerald runs in Nebraska is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Gerald's legal honors and published work
Gerald has received 1 formal recognition from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
AV Preeminent
Legal awards and honors
AV Preeminent.
Affiliations
Gerald's professional memberships and bar associations
Omaha
Executive Council, 2006-2008 President Elect, 2008-2009 President 2009—), Nebraska State (Member, Judiciary Committee, 1996-1998, 2010-2011 Member, Insurance Committee, 2010-2011 Chair, 2000-2002) and American (Member, Litigation, Tort and Insurance Secti · membership
American College of Trial Lawyers
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American Board of Trial Advocates
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Nebraska State Bar Foundation
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Locations
Gerald L Friedrichsen's office in Omaha
Gerald's primary office is at 200 Regency One, 10050 Regency Circle, Omaha, NE, 68114-3794. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Fitzgerald Schorr PC
200 Regency One, 10050 Regency Circle
Omaha, NE 68114-3794
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Client reviews of Gerald L Friedrichsen — 4.9/5 rating from 1 verified client review
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4.9
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How to hire Gerald L Friedrichsen — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new insurance attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Gerald usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Gerald charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Gerald'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; Gerald will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a insurance attorney in Omaha, 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 Gerald
Gerald 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. Gerald confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Gerald'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 Gerald L Friedrichsen
How much does it cost to hire Gerald for a insurance case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Gerald walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Gerald offer a free consultation?
Gerald charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Gerald's office. Some insurance attorneys offer free consults — check Gerald'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. Gerald gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Gerald take my case if I'm outside Omaha?
Gerald 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 — Gerald 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 Gerald?
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. Gerald will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Gerald accepting new insurance clients right now?
Gerald'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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