Our History
Fitzgerald, Schorr, Barmettler & Brennan, P.C., L.L.O. is proud of its rich history of dedication to clients
through its consistent, high quality service and
prompt attentiveness to their needs. Commencing with
the establishment by Francis A. Brogan of his law
practice in the summer of 1888, the firm has grown
steadily through the years from open-window air
conditioning and carbon paper duplicates to computers
and the internet. We have become a major regional law firm of experienced lawyers concentrating our practice
in the representation of businesses and their owners.
Over the years, the firm has counted among its former members a Nebraska Supreme Court Justice, a United States District Court Judge, a United States Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals Judge, a member of the United States House of Representatives, four Nebraska State Bar Association Presidents, four Omaha Bar Association Presidents, an Omaha Mayor, an Omaha City Attorney, and a general counsel for the largest railroad system in the United States. Many of the firm’s lawyers serve on the boards of directors of local civic and community organizations and all are encouraged to participate in a variety of community activities.
In a dynamic legal and business environment, Fitzgerald, Schorr, Barmettler & Brennan, P.C., L.L.O. strives to be at the forefront of the legal profession. Through our lawyers’ specialized expertise, our understanding of business needs, and our timely response, clearly communicated, we offer a unique service to our clients.
Today’s business clients require and demand depth, expertise, imagination, innovation and loyalty from their law firm. They also want efficient and timely delivery of quality legal services. Any business that receives all of these, every time, has had excellent legal service. We offer you nothing less.
In our second century of service, we look forward to continuing to work with clients who share an optimism for success beyond the 20th century.