Stephen D. Mossman

Steve clerked at Mattson Ricketts before joining the law firm upon graduation. He grew up in Grand Island and Kearney, Nebraska, and enjoys a regional law practice particularly in rural areas. Steve specializes in natural resources, water, environmental, agricultural, solid and hazardous waste law. In addition, he has an active administrative, litigation, and appellate practice, with substantial experience in state and federal constitutional cases.

He is currently Chair of the American Bar Association's Waste Management Committee. Steve and his wife Jennie have three daughters and have been foster parents. When not working or taking care of his family, Steve enjoys hunting and fishing.

Education:
J.D., University of Nebraska College of Law, 1992
-- Allen Moot Court Board
-- Robert G. Simmons Nebraska Law Practice Award
University of Nebraska-Lincoln -- Bachelor Degree in Journalism with Distinction, 1987

Professional Affiliations:
Current Chair, American Bar Association, Waste Management Committee
Former Chair, Nebraska State Bar Association, Natural Resources and Environmental Law Section
Former Treasurer and Co-Founder, Nebraska State Bar Association, Agricultural Law Section
Speaker at numerous seminars in the areas of water, environmental and agricultural law
Author, "Whiskey is For Drinkin' but Water is for Fightin' About: A First Hand Account of Nebraska's Integrated Management of Ground and Surface Water Debate and the Passage of L. B. 108", 30 Creighton L. Rev. 67 (1996).
Licensed to practice in State and Federal courts in Nebraska and Colorado, the 8th and 10th Circuit Courts of Appeal and the U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted pro hac vice to practice in state or federal courts in Iowa, Kansas and South Dakota

Community Involvement:
City of Lincoln, Board of Zoning Appeals
Current Vice Chair, Nebraska Chamber of Commerce Environmental Council
Former President, Nebraska Agribusiness Club
Former Parish Council Member, St. Mary's Catholic Church, Lincoln

Areas of Expertise:
Natural Resources, Environmental, and Agricultural Law
Litigation
Government and Administrative Law