Joseph C. Byam II

Joseph C. Byam II is a shareholder and business lawyer at Erickson Sederstrom who focuses on estate planning, trust law, and business counsel. He guides individuals and families through estate plans, trust administration, probate, and federal and state inheritance tax issues. He helps clients organize their affairs, address fiduciary responsibilities, and protect assets through practical legal structures. He also advises business owners and managers on corporate and employment matters that affect daily operations and long-term planning.

Joseph earned his B.A. from Creighton University in 2007. He received his J.D. from Creighton University School of Law in 2011. His legal education prepared him to address the connected financial, organizational, and personal concerns that arise in estate and corporate matters. He continues to use that foundation when explaining complex legal requirements and developing plans tailored to each client’s circumstances.

Joseph assists clients with the formation of Nebraska limited liability companies and corporations. He advises owners and managers on entity structure, governance, business decisions, and employment-related concerns. He also helps fiduciaries and beneficiaries navigate trust administration and probate after a death. His work addresses inheritance tax considerations and other issues that can affect the transfer and management of family or business assets. He is admitted in Nebraska and before the US District Court for the District of Nebraska.

Joseph C. Byam II contributes to the legal and civic community through several professional roles. He belongs to the Omaha Bar Association, Nebraska State Bar Association, and Omaha Estate Planning Council. He serves on the Judicial Nominating Commission for the County and District Courts of Douglas County, Nebraska. His service reflects his engagement with the profession and the local court system. He brings clients a combination of estate-planning knowledge, corporate experience, and direct attention to their legal goals.

Law Office Affiliations

• Shareholder, Erickson Sederstrom
• Member, Omaha Bar Association
• Member, Nebraska State Bar Association

Licensed State

• Nebraska

Education

• Creighton University School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Creighton University
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)