Philip O. Cusic

Philip O. Cusic is a Partner at Engles, Ketcham & Olson, P.C. in Omaha, Nebraska. Cusic focuses on Insurance Defense and General Liability. He practices at the state and federal level in Iowa, Missouri, and Nebraska. His work involves guiding clients through civil litigation, evaluating liability issues, and managing the procedural and strategic demands of defended claims across multiple jurisdictions.

Cusic earned a B.A. from Creighton University and a J.D., cum laude, from Gonzaga University School of Law. While in law school, he received a CALI award for academic achievement in Workers Compensation. His education supports a practice built around legal analysis, written advocacy, and litigation strategy in insurance and general liability matters.

Cusic previously spent nearly five years with EKO Law before relocating to Seattle, Washington, and later returning to the firm. His official biography describes nearly a decade of experience and significant work across a wide range of litigation matters. He assists clients in moving cases through the litigation process and is admitted in Nebraska, Iowa, and Missouri, allowing him to handle defense matters across the region in both state and federal litigation and related civil defense proceedings.

Cusic is a member of the Nebraska State Bar Association, Iowa State Bar Association, and Missouri State Bar Association. His practice combines multistate admissions with a focused background in insurance defense and general liability litigation. Philip O. Cusic helps clients address defended claims through careful case assessment, procedural knowledge, negotiation, and litigation experience in both state and federal forums.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Engles, Ketcham & Olson
• Member, Nebraska State Bar Association
• Member, Iowa State Bar Association
• Member, The Missouri Bar

Licensed State

• Nebraska
• Iowa
• Missouri

Education

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

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