J. Michael Moriarty

J. Michael Moriarty is a Partner at Shapiro Riha Law LLP in Omaha, Nebraska. His current listed practice areas include Alternative Dispute Resolution, Indian Law, and Insurance. He is a long-time trial lawyer whose work involves criminal law, contested matters, negotiation, and dispute resolution. His practice calls for close review of factual records, careful assessment of legal positions, and practical judgment about whether a matter is best addressed through settlement, mediation, or litigation.

Moriarty earned a B.A. from the University of Nebraska at Lincoln in 1972 and a J.D. from the University of Nebraska College of Law in 1974. He was admitted to the Nebraska bar in 1975 and has practiced in Omaha for decades. His background before full-time legal practice also included journalism, which complements the investigation, interviewing, fact development, and clear presentation that are important in litigation and dispute-resolution work.

Moriarty has worked in insurance, Indian law, and alternative dispute resolution can involve complex records, competing factual positions, and questions that require both legal analysis and an understanding of the underlying dispute. Moriarty’s trial background supports the process of organizing evidence, testing opposing positions, evaluating risk, and presenting a focused argument. His practice also reflects sustained involvement with professional sections addressing areas such as labor relations, employment law, workers’ compensation, Indian law, and natural resources.

J. Michael Moriarty brings clients extensive experience with litigation and dispute resolution in Omaha. He helps parties assess the strengths and risks of contested matters, develop the factual record, and choose a practical path toward resolution. His long legal career supports a measured approach to negotiation, mediation, and courtroom advocacy, particularly in matters where the facts are complex and the parties need clear analysis before making consequential decisions.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Shapiro Riha Law LLP
• Member, Nebraska State Bar Association

Licensed State

• Nebraska

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