Bergan E. Schumacher

Bergan E. Schumacher is a partner at Bruner Frank Schumacher Husak Simpson, L.L.C. in Kearney, NE. Her Kearney practice focuses on family law, divorce, child custody, paternity, adoption, and related litigation. She also practices criminal defense and appellate law, representing clients in matters that require careful factual development and courtroom advocacy. Schumacher helps clients understand which records, deadlines, and legal choices deserve attention at different stages of a matter.

She earned a J.D. from the University of Nebraska College of Law in 2015 with a litigation concentration and a bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice from the University of Nebraska at Kearney in 2011. This education emphasizes litigation methods and an understanding of criminal justice systems, supporting her work in both family and defense proceedings. That background helps Schumacher consider legal questions, identify relevant requirements, and communicate the practical implications of different approaches.

She has represented clients in contested custody and domestic relations matters as well as misdemeanor and felony criminal cases. Her appellate experience and work involving trial practice inform decisions about evidence, legal arguments, and preserving issues for further review. Schumacher handles these issues by reviewing relevant records, considering legal options, and preparing for negotiations or necessary court steps.

She has been listed as a Super Lawyers Rising Star and has contributed to a Nebraska family law practice manual. Her professional service also includes participation in judicial-related committees, reflecting engagement with developments in Nebraska legal practice. Bergan E. Schumacher brings this experience to client matters requiring careful preparation, clear communication, and consideration of both immediate needs and future effects.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Bruner Frank Schumacher Husak Simpson, LLC
• Member, Nebraska State Bar Association
• Elected to serve on the, Judicial Nominating Commission for the 6th District of the Nebraska Supreme Court
• Member, Nebraska Supreme Court Committee on Practice and Procedure
• Contributing Author, Nebraska State Bar Association Family Law Practice Manual
• Past President, Leadership Kearney Board of Directors

Licensed State

• Nebraska

Education

• University of Nebraska College of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Nebraska – Kearney
  Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice

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