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We are attorneys representing Madison, Platte, Stanton, Colfax, Boone, Antelope, Pierce, Cuming, Polk, Nance, Merrick counties and all of northeast Nebraska.

About Us

Pioneer lawyer Morris J. Moyer established the firm in 1886, 18 years after William Barnes built the first frame house in Madison County and established the town of Madison. Since then, the Moyer name has come to mean integrity, excellence and perseverance. The firm has maintained an eclectic mix of business with an emphasis on civil and criminal litigation.

Our Attorneys

George H. Moyer

George H. Moyer has more than 50 years of experience practicing law in Nebraska. He is nationally recognized for his defense work on Jacobsen v. United States, which he argued in front of the U.S. Supreme Court in 1992. The case is credited for changing guidelines for federal law enforcement regarding entrapment. George is an AV Preemininent peer reviewed rated attorney.

Practice Areas

  • General Practice
  • Banking Law
  • Finance Law
  • Bankruptcy Law
  • Creditors Rights Law
  • Family Law
  • Wills & Trusts
  • Criminal Defense
  • Probate Law
  • Estate Planning Law
  • Corporate Law
  • Personal Injury Law
  • Automobile Negligence Law
  • Products Liability Law
  • Medical Malpractice
  • Workers Compensation Law

Education

University
University of Nebraska-Lincoln, B.A. 1959

Law School
University of Nebraska, J.D., 1962

Memberships

  • Madison County Bar Association (President, 1968-1969)
  • 7th Judicial District (President, 1997)
  • Nebraska State and American Bar Associations (Vice Chairman, Agricultural Law Committee, 1993-1996)
  • American Association for Justice (Director, 8th Circuit Young Lawyers Section, 1969-1970; State Committeeman, 1973-1975; Governor, 1977-1980)
  • Nebraska Association of Trial Attorneys (Director, 1975-1980, 1993-1995; Secretary, 1995-1996; Treasurer, 1996-1997; President-Elect, 1997-1998; President, 1998-1999; Trustee NATA PAC, 1990-2000)

Biography

  • Bank of Madison, Director, 1992-2006
  • Nebraska State Historical Society Foundation, Trustee, 1990-2008; Director, 1993-2005

Michael C. Moyer

A fourth-generation attorney, Mike is proud to continue the Moyer law tradition. Mike is a BV Distinguished peer reviewed rated attorney and was named to the National Trial Lawyers Top 100 Trial Lawyers in 2014-2022. Mike has been honored as an up-and-coming attorney, being selected to the 2011-2012 Nebraska Bar Association Leadership Academy and named to the National Academy of Family Law Attorneys (NAFLA) "Top Ten Under 40" and the National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys (NACDA) "Top Ten Under 40".

Practice Areas
  • Civil
  • Criminal Defense
  • General Practice
  • Family Law
  • Wills Law
  • Trusts Law
  • Creditors Rights Law
  • Probate Law
  • Estate Planning Law
  • Corporate Law
  • Personal Injury Law
  • Automobile Negligence Law
  • Products Liability Law
  • Workers Compensation Law

Education

University
University of Nebraska-Lincoln, B.A. 1996

Law School
Creighton University, J.D., 2000

Memberships

  • 2001, Nebraska and U.S., District Court, District of Nebraska
  • American Bar Association
  • American Association for Justice
  • Nebraska Bar Association
  • Nebraska Association of Trial Attorneys
  • Nebraska Criminal Defense Attorneys Association
  • Madison County Bar Association
  • 7th Judicial District Bar Association
  • Nebraska State Bar Association Leadership Academy Class, 2011-2012

Biography

  • Phi Delta Phi
  • Golden Key
  • Sigma Alpha Epsilon
  • Eagle Scout
  • Secretary/Treasurer, Madison Public Library Foundation, 2007-Present

What Our Clients Say

There is a reason why we are among the most referred law firm in northeast Nebraska.

Michael Moyer is a very down to earth, attentive attorney. He definitely has your best interest at heart. He is very professional, yet easy to work with and works in a very timely fashion.  We have and will continue to highly recommend him to everyone we know, and will be confident that they also will be satisfied with his work! Each time we have hired Michael we have been more than satisfied with his work. He is a pleasure to work with.

Review on Lawyers.com

It doesn’t take long to become aware of Michael Moyer’s integrity and commitment. He answers calls in a timely manner, and he and his staff are courteous and attentive. He listens and explains terms to that you can understand. He is very professional, straightforward and honest. In the courtroom, he shows fearlessness and creativity. The result that Mr. Moyer achieved for me a ruling in my favor. He’s ethical, hard working and knowledgeable of the law. He genuinely cares about his clients.

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