Aaron F. Smeall

Partner

Walentine O’Toole, LLP

Aaron F. Smeall

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Licensed in

Iowa

Practice areas

Business, Estate Planning, Family & Personal

Years of Experience

21 years of legal experience, practicing since 2003.

About

Hi, I'm Aaron. I have been practicing law for 18 years. During the course of my career, I have focused on complex civil litigation in the State and Federal Courts of Nebraska and Iowa, represented businesses in their formation, compliance, and administration, and in enforcing contracts.

I represent individuals in domestic relations matters, estate planning and probate, and criminal defense. My diverse clientele has afforded me the opportunity to practice across a variety of legal disciplines, to develop an in-depth understanding of interrelated issues, and to provide sound legal guidance and effective representation to my clients based on that practical experience.

One highlight of my career was being recently elected by my peers to the Judicial Nominating Commission for the Nebraska Court of Appeals. The role of the Commission is to determine which candidates seeking appointment to the Court of Appeals will be forwarded to the Governor for consideration and possible appointment to the appellate bench.

Why practice law

I went to law school after being a chef and restauranteur while earning my Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree and then teaching high school. I enjoy my job every day and get great satisfaction from seeing results for my clients.

Fun fact

Outside the practice of law, I play the saxophone and some guitar, and continue to cook for friends and family.

Professional background

Education

  • Creighton University School Of Law
    J.D. in Law, 2003
  • University Of Nebraska
    M.A. in Education, 2000
  • University Of Nebraska-Omaha
    B.S.E. in Education, 1998

Experience

  • Walentine O’Toole, LLP Partner
    2024 - Present
  • Smith Pauley Slusky and Rogers LLP Partner
    2012 - Present
  • Smith Gardner Slusky Lazer Pohren & Roders LLP Associate Attorney
    2011 - 2012
     
  • Aaron F. Smeall PC LLO Managing Member
    2003 - 2011

Associations

  • Nebraska State Bar  Association Member
    2003 - Present
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