About
Richard J. Rensch is a founding attorney at Rensch & Rensch Law with more than 44 years of legal experience. He has successfully tried hundreds of cases, including over 100 jury trials, and has earned a reputation as a formidable courtroom advocate. His primary focus areas include personal injury, workers’ compensation, and professional malpractice.
Richard earned his Juris Doctor from Creighton University School of Law in 1977 and holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Nebraska at Omaha. His educational background laid the foundation for a long-standing legal career dedicated to protecting the rights of injured individuals and their families.
Throughout his career, Richard has fought for clients in high-stakes cases involving insurance bad faith, medical malpractice, catastrophic brain and spinal injuries, nursing home abuse and neglect, and serious car and trucking accidents. His consistent record of multimillion-dollar verdicts and settlements has earned him a reputation as one of Nebraska’s leading personal injury lawyers.
Richard is admitted to practice in the state of Nebraska. He is a proud member of multiple professional associations, including the Nebraska Association of Trial Attorneys, American Association for Justice, and the Nebraska and Omaha Bar Associations. Richard is also a life member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum and the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum.
Recognized with the AV Preeminent Rating by Martindale-Hubbell and selected to The National Trial Lawyers Top 100, Richard continues to be a powerful advocate for clients seeking justice. His dedication to high ethical standards and legal excellence ensures every case is handled with care and determination.
Richard J. Rensch’s commitment to improving the lives of injured Nebraskans is reflected in his firm’s results and reputation. At Rensch & Rensch Law, he remains a driving force behind impactful legal victories and compassionate client representation.
Law Office Affiliations
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Attorney, Putnam Law, PC, LLO
- Member, The American Bar Association
- Member, Nebraska Bar Association
- Member, Omaha Bar Association
- Member, American Association for Justice
- Member, Nebraska Association of Trial Attorneys
- Member, Injury Law & Advocacy Group
Licensed State
- Nebraska
Education
- Creighton University
Juris Doctor (JD) - University of Nebraska
Bachelor’s Degree
Awards & Badges






- Brain Injury
- Car Accidents
- Motorcycle Accidents
- Trucking Accidents
- Aviation & Aerospace
- Workers' Compensation




