James E. Riha

James E. Riha is an Omaha attorney associated with Shapiro Riha Law LLP who has practiced in Nebraska since 1980. His work includes business law, business formation and litigation, criminal, civil litigation, elder law, estate planning, probate and trust law, real estate, tax-related matters, guardianships, conservatorships, and landlord-tenant issues. His practice serves individuals and businesses that need legal planning, transaction support, or representation when a commercial, property, or estate matter becomes contested.

Riha earned his B.A. from the University of Nebraska at Lincoln in 1977 and his J.D. from Rutgers University Law School in 1980. He was admitted in Nebraska in 1980 and to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit in 1981. His education and decades in practice provide a foundation for handling matters that combine legal drafting, financial or property interests, fiduciary responsibilities, and the procedural demands of civil litigation.

Riha has experience that includes advising on business formation and disputes, estate and trust administration, probate, wills, guardianships, conservatorships, real estate, and related tax issues. He has also appeared in appellate matters involving creditor and garnishment questions. Riha’s broad civil practice is useful for clients whose legal concerns cross categories, such as a business owner with estate-planning needs or an estate that includes real property, business interests, or disputed obligations.

James E. Riha brings long-term Nebraska practice experience to business, estate, probate, and real estate matters. He helps clients structure transactions and planning documents, administer legal responsibilities, and respond when a dispute requires litigation. His broad civil background allows him to evaluate how business, property, tax, and estate issues interact, giving clients practical guidance when a matter cannot be understood through only one area of law.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Shapiro Riha Law LLP
• Member, Nebraska State Bar Association
• Fellow, Nebraska State Bar Foundation (2014)
• Member, Omaha Bar Association

Licensed State

• Nebraska

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