Kathleen K Rockey

Kathleen K. Rockey is a litigation attorney at Copple, Rockey, Schlecht & Mason P.C., L.L.O. in Norfolk, Nebraska. Her practice focuses on personal injury, workers’ compensation, domestic relations, and Social Security Disability lawsuits and disputes. She represents individuals who have suffered serious injuries, workplace accidents, and complex family disputes. Through careful preparation and courtroom advocacy, she works to protect clients’ rights and pursue fair results in state and federal proceedings when disputes require litigation and formal resolution before courts and agencies alike across Nebraska communities today.

Ms. Rockey earned her J.D. from the University of Nebraska College of Law in 1986. During law school, she was recognized for strong advocacy skills and served on the Nebraska Moot Court Team. She also received the honor of Order of the Barristers. She completed her B.A. in Political Science from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in 1983, graduating with distinction and membership in Phi Beta Kappa. Her academic training built a strong foundation for legal analysis, advocacy, and leadership roles.

Ms. Rockey has built an extensive litigation career representing injured people and families throughout Nebraska. She has tried personal injury and wrongful death cases that resulted in significant verdicts. Her work includes cases in both state and federal courts, and she has presented arguments before the Nebraska Supreme Court and the Nebraska Court of Appeals. She also handles workers’ compensation and Social Security Disability claims for clients seeking stability and financial recovery in Nebraska after serious injuries and losses.

Kathleen K. Rockey also represents clients in administrative proceedings involving state and federal agencies. She has appeared before the Federal Aviation Administration, the Nebraska Department of Education, and the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services. Her experience allows her to guide clients through complex procedures and protect their interests during disputes. She has also served as a Guardian Ad Litem in juvenile proceedings, helping courts protect the safety and rights of vulnerable children while supporting fair legal outcomes statewide.

Law Office Affiliations

• Vice President and Director, Copple, Rockey, Schlecht, & Mason P.C., L.L.O
• Member, Nebraska State Bar Association
• Member, Nebraska Association of Trial Attorneys
• Member, American Bar Association
• Member, Association of Trial Lawyers of America
• Member, Madison County Bar Association
• Lifetime Fellow, Nebraska State Bar Foundation

Licensed State

• Nebraska

Education

• University of Nebraska College of Law, Lincoln
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Nebraska-Lincoln
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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