Richard P. Garden, Jr.

Richard P. Garden, Jr. is a highly skilled bankruptcy attorney with a distinguished career spanning decades. He is a partner at Cline Williams Wright Johnson & Oldfather, L.L.P., where he focuses on bankruptcy law and creditors’ rights. His practice emphasizes helping commercial lenders, banks, and businesses navigate complex financial and legal challenges. Richard provides strategic guidance in areas such as commercial lending, restructuring debt, and enforcing creditors’ rights in bankruptcy proceedings.

Richard earned his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (B.S.B.A.) from the University of Nebraska in 1980. He then attended the University of Nebraska College of Law, graduating with distinction in 1984. While in law school, he served as the Executive Editor of the Nebraska Law Review and was inducted into the prestigious Order of the Coif.

Licensed to practice law in Nebraska since 1984, Richard is an experienced litigation and bankruptcy attorney representing clients in both Nebraska state and federal courts. He is admitted to practice before the U.S. District Court for the District of Nebraska, the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Nebraska, and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit. Richard also handles matters before the Eighth Circuit Bankruptcy Appellate Panel, bringing extensive appellate and bankruptcy experience to his clients’ cases.

Over his career, Richard has been recognized for his excellence in the field of bankruptcy law. He has been listed as one of the best lawyers in America since 2006 and was named “Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights/Insolvency and Reorganization Law Lawyer of the Year” for Lincoln in both 2013 and 2021. He is a member of the American Bankruptcy Institute and has held leadership roles in the Nebraska State Bar Association Bankruptcy Section.

Richard also shares his knowledge as a former adjunct instructor at the University of Nebraska College of Law, where he taught Secured Transactions. Through his work, he has helped businesses and financial institutions resolve financial disputes, protect their interests, and find practical solutions to complex legal problems. His dedication to clients and deep understanding of bankruptcy law make him a trusted advisor in his field.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Cline Williams Wright Johnson & Oldfather, L.L.P.
• Member, American Bankruptcy Institute

Licensed State

• Nebraska

Education

• University of Nebraska
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Nebraska
  Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA)

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