Warren J. Ford III

Warren J. Ford III is an Omaha bankruptcy, banking, and business attorney who serves as a partner and chairs a banking practice group. He represents creditors, debtors, banks, consumers, and business leaders in civil and commercial litigation. His work includes out-of-court workouts, Chapter 7, 11, and 13 bankruptcy proceedings, adversary proceedings, business transactions, and asset acquisitions. He helps clients address insolvency issues, resolve disputes, and reduce financial risk through practical, cost-conscious strategies across a range of financial and commercial matters.

Warren earned a Bachelor of Arts, Political Science, from Creighton University in 2008, where he received Memorial and Ignatian Scholarships and appeared on the Dean’s List. He later received a Juris Doctor from the University of Nebraska College of Law in 2011. During law school, he earned several scholarships and a CALI Award in American Foreign Affairs Law and Policy Seminar. His education built a strong foundation in legal analysis, advocacy, and problem-solving.

Warren has represented more than 2,000 clients in Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy proceedings. His experience covers debtor and creditor matters, debt settlements, collection lawsuits, workouts, alternative dispute resolution, and litigation in state and federal courts. He also advises insolvent businesses in Chapter 11 reorganizations and Chapter 7 liquidations. Earlier roles gave him experience with civil cases, trial preparation, administrative proceedings, and a federal antitrust investigation involving a publicly traded company.

Warren J. Ford III is admitted in Nebraska, Iowa, and Colorado, as well as several federal district courts. His recognition includes the American Bankruptcy Institute’s 40 Under 40 in 2022, Super Lawyers Rising Stars honors from 2022 through 2025, and Best Lawyers recognition for bankruptcy, creditor-debtor rights, insolvency, reorganization, and banking and finance litigation. He also holds leadership roles within the Nebraska Bar Association’s banking and bankruptcy sections, reflecting his continued involvement in the legal profession

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Goosmann Law Firm
• Member, American Bankruptcy Institute
• Member, Nebraska Bar Association
• Member, National Association of Minority and Women Owned Law Firms

Licensed State

• Nebraska
• Iowa
• Colorado

Education

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