Jack W. Besse

Jack W. Besse is a partner at Parker, Grossart & Bahensky, L.L.P. in Kearney, NE. His Kearney practice encompasses civil litigation, estate planning, probate, business law, real estate, and landlord-tenant matters. He also advises on guardianships and family disputes, representing clients with issues involving both planning and contested proceedings. Besse considers the factual details and applicable rules while discussing realistic options and procedural steps with each client.

He graduated from Kearney State College in 1986 and received his Juris Doctor from the University of Puget Sound School of Law in 1989. His education and subsequent practice prepared him to work across court proceedings, legal agreements, and issues affecting property and estates. Besse applies this knowledge when examining documents, preparing legal arguments, and discussing the rules that affect a particular matter.

Before joining Parker, Grossart & Bahensky in 2020, he was a shareholder at another Kearney law firm. His work includes representing clients in civil lawsuits, managing probate questions, and advising on the legal aspects of real estate and business operations. Such work involves careful consideration of the underlying facts, the governing legal rules, and the choices available as a matter develops.

Jack W. Besse has served as president of the Buffalo County Bar Association and volunteered with a legal self-help desk. His involvement with legal education and community services complements a practice focused on helping clients navigate a wide range of legal problems. Jack W. Besse approaches legal representation with an emphasis on understanding the client’s circumstances and the practical consequences of each available step.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Parker, Grossart & Bahensky, L.L.P.
• Past member of Unauthorized Practice of Law committee, Nebraska State Bar Association
• Past president, Buffalo County Bar Association
• Past Regional Coordinator, Mock Trial Program
• Past member and president, Kearney Public Schools Foundation
• Past president, Kearney Trolleys
• Past president, Kearney Area Interfaith Caregivers
• Past president, Kearney Chapter of the American Cancer Society
• Past president, Fort Kearney Shrine Club
• Volunteer Attorney, Buffalo County Self-Help Desk

Licensed State

• Nebraska

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