Shapiro Riha Law LLP
Downtown Omaha · Civil & Criminal Law

Experienced Omaha lawyers, in your corner from day one.

Shapiro Riha Law LLP handles criminal defense, DUI, personal injury, civil litigation, probate, real estate and business matters in every Nebraska state and federal court, at trial and on appeal.

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Se habla español Credit cards accepted 1001 Farnam St, Omaha
Shapiro Riha Law LLP sign outside the firm's brick office building in downtown Omaha
Practice Areas

A broad practice built on litigation.

Each attorney concentrates in an area of specialized expertise, so your matter is handled by someone who does this work every day.

Criminal Defense

Felony and misdemeanor defense, from investigation through trial and appeal.

DUI Defense

Defending drunk-driving charges and protecting your license.

Personal Injury

Car accidents and other injuries caused by someone else's negligence.

Civil Litigation & Trial

Disputes resolved in state and federal court, at trial or on appeal.

Product Liability & F.E.L.A.

Claims for defective products and injured railroad workers.

Probate & Trusts

Estate planning, trusts, and guiding families through probate.

Real Estate

Transactions, title issues and real property disputes.

Business & Commercial

Entity formation, business planning, contracts and commercial law.

Domestic Relations

Family law matters handled with care and discretion.

About the Firm

Complete legal service, start to finish.

Shapiro Riha Law LLP is a limited liability partnership in Omaha, Nebraska, with an established reputation as a broad-based legal practice. Our attorneys take clients from the very beginning of a legal matter, through advice on complex issues, to resolving any dispute that comes up.

The firm is best known for criminal defense and has represented many high-profile cases in the Omaha area. Our civil practice continues to grow, covering business entities, trusts and estate planning. We aim to deliver an excellent level of legal service quickly, efficiently and at a fair and reasonable cost.

  • CourtsAll Nebraska state & federal courts
  • AppealsU.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit
  • Combined experienceOver 200 years
  • LanguagesEnglish & Español
  • PaymentMajor credit cards accepted
Attorneys

Meet the partners.

Glenn A. Shapiro

Glenn A. Shapiro

Partner

Criminal Defense · Criminal Trial · Personal Injury · Civil Litigation

Full bio

Admitted to the bar in 1989 (Nebraska and U.S. District Court, District of Nebraska) and in 1990 (U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit).

Education: University of Nebraska at Omaha (B.S., 1986); Creighton University (J.D., 1989).

President, Domestic Moot Court Board, 1989. Omaha Barristers Club President, 1999–2000.

Member: Omaha, Nebraska State and American Bar Associations; Nebraska Association of Trial Attorneys; Nebraska Criminal Defense Attorneys Association.

GlennShapiro@TheOmahaLawyers.com

James Riha

James Riha

Partner

Real Estate · Probate · Trusts · Business Planning

Full bio

Admitted to the bar in 1980 (Nebraska) and in 1981 (U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit).

Education: University of Nebraska–Lincoln (B.A., 1977); Rutgers University Law School (J.D., 1980).

Co-author, “Nebraska Probate: Beyond the Basics,” National Business Institute seminar, 1996. Omaha Barristers Club President, 1988–89. Registered tax preparer (PTIN) with the IRS since 2012. Selected as a Nebraska State Bar Foundation Fellow in 2014.

Member: Omaha, Nebraska State and American Bar Associations (Real Estate, Probate and Trust sections).

JRiha@TheOmahaLawyers.com

Renee L. Mathias

Renee L. Mathias

Partner

Civil Trial · Criminal Trial · Personal Injury · Criminal Defense

Full bio

Admitted to practice before the Nebraska State Bar, the Illinois State Bar and the U.S. District Court, District of Nebraska.

Education: Creighton University School of Law (J.D., 2004); Creighton University (B.S.B.A., Finance and Marketing, minor in Accounting, with honors, 2001).

Associations: Nebraska Association of Trial Attorneys; Nebraska Criminal Defense Attorneys Association; Nebraska Women’s Bar Association.

Volunteer: Nebraska Parkinson’s Foundation; Jewels of Autumn.

RMathias@TheOmahaLawyers.com

J. Michael Moriarty

J. Michael Moriarty

Partner

Personal Injury · Litigation · Product Liability · F.E.L.A.

Full bio

Admitted to the bar in 1975 (Nebraska and U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit).

Education: University of Nebraska (B.A., 1972; J.D., 1974).

Member: Nebraska State Bar Association; Nebraska Association of Trial Attorneys; The Association of Trial Attorneys of America.

Publications: Lawyers Weekly, Winter 2003.

JMMoriarty@TheOmahaLawyers.com

Jon Lance Jabenis

Jon Lance Jabenis

Partner

Personal Injury · Commercial Law · Litigation

Full bio

Admitted to the bar in 1973 (Nebraska and U.S. District Court, District of Nebraska).

Education: University of Nebraska (B.A., 1970); Creighton University (J.D., 1973).

Member: Omaha, Nebraska State and American Bar Associations.

JLJabenis@TheOmahaLawyers.com

Been in an accident?

7 things to do after a car accident.

Keep this list handy. Then call us. We can walk you through what comes next.

402-341-0700

  1. PoliceCall 911.
  2. WitnessesGet names and phone numbers.
  3. PhotosTake pictures of the cars and the scene.
  4. InsuranceGet every driver’s insurance information.
  5. StatementsTell police what the other driver said.
  6. IdentifyGet the license plate numbers of the cars.
  7. DoctorReport all injuries to your doctor or hospital.
Contact

Talk to an attorney.

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Get directions

Office

Address
1001 Farnam Street
Omaha, NE 68102
Phone
402-341-0700
Email
See each attorney’s bio above
Payment
Major credit cards accepted