Gnuse Law Office, PC

Integrity You Can Trust

By Linda Sutherland

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What are the essential qualities of a good lawyer? Without a doubt, a good lawyer needs integrity, trustworthiness and competence. A good lawyer also needs strong communication skills and the ability to really listen to their clients. They must possess both creativity and perseverance. There are many opinions on what separates an average attorney from an exceptional one, but when all is said and done, I believe that good character and competence win out every time. If that is also important to you, you will find no better law firm than Gnuse Law Office, PC. Next year, they will be celebrating 30 years in practice, which speaks volumes about their ethical standards and integrity. 

 

Rod Gnuse is a Nebraska native who grew up on a dairy farm. His parents instilled in him at an early age the importance of having the heart of a servant and having compassion and empathy for his fellow human beings. This compassion has stayed with Rod throughout his adult life and is the cornerstone of his law practice today. 

 

Rod’s law team is made up of like-minded people who also bring to the table a dedication to service. Michelle Vanderheiden is the paralegal/firm administrator, who Rod describes as “the heart and soul of the practice.” Michelle is a mother to three boys and loves helping clients and spending time with her family and friends. 

 

Johnathan Silva is the senior law clerk. He was eager to join this team, and his commitment to service means that he fits perfectly into the practice. Johnathan is the father of three children and is also a youth sports coach. 

 

Evan Dunn applied to work at Gnuse Law Office because of the results the firm obtained for him and the respectful way Rod and Michelle treated him. Evan is an administrative assistant who loves the law…in fact, he loves it so much that he is going to law school. This team of dedicated people is closely knit, and they hold themselves and each other to very high standards. 

 

When I asked Rod what advice he would give someone who is thinking of practicing law, he muses that “they must possess the attitude of a servant and be able to maintain that attitude throughout their career. They need to be genuine and possess the desire to help their clients. Ultimately, then, they will find the practice rewarding and fulfilling.” 

 

Rod points out that, within their large clientele, there are many third or fourth-generation clients. That seems like a pretty good recommendation for their law practice! The common thread throughout the practice appears to be character and trustworthiness—two positive character traits that seem harder and harder to find these days. 

 

When asked about the biggest inspirations in his life, Rod replies without hesitation. “My mother and father were the greatest source of motivation and encouragement in my life. They were always available to help other people and had a strong work ethic. I was up at 5:00 every morning, helping on the dairy farm, and to this day I still get up at 5:00 a.m. to start the day. My parents taught me to take care of a person’s physical needs first, and then combine empathy and common sense.”

 

When you call Gnuse Law Office, the phone will be answered by a real person. There are no recorded messages, no buttons you need to push for this or that...just a real person answering the phone. What a concept! 

 

Rod believes that beginning every interaction with a person-to-person connection is a better way to serve their clients. With that initial call, they can appraise your situation and get you headed in the right direction. Not every law firm specializes in every area of the law. If they think there is another law firm that might be more helpful in your particular situation, they will not hesitate to recommend the other firm. 

 

Gnuse Law Office handles family law, which may include divorce cases, child custody, adoptions, and paternity. They handle probate cases, including debt and tax resolution and estate administration. They also handle business and corporate law, including business mergers, business leases, business loans, and employment law. 

 

Their mission is to exceed their clients’ expectations at accessible prices. They build trust with their clients by demonstrating the genuine care that they have for each and every one of them. They have high ethical standards and great respect for the law, and they are always on the lookout for things they could do better. 

 

If you want a lawyer with the heart of a servant, don’t overlook Rod Gnuse and his team. Their dedication and compassion are second to none. Gnuse Law Office PC is located at 11311 Chicago Circle, in Omaha. Call 402-333-4949 or visit gnuselawoffice.com to learn more. 

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