J.L. Spray

J. L. Spray started with the firm as a law clerk, formally joining after law school. He is a lifelong resident of Lincoln. J. L.'s expertise focuses on estate planning and transactional work, including real-estate, corporate securities law and related litigation. He serves as General Counsel to a company which provides specialized services in health care. J.L. is also involved in local, state, and national politics, and has represented many committees and individuals in election related matters. From 1987 to 1992, J. L. served as an Administrative Law Judge for the Nebraska Department of Labor. He served on the Nebraska Political Accountability and Disclosure Commission overseeing campaign practices and government ethics and is currently a member of the Nebraska Equal Opportunity Commission. He also served on the Lincoln Board of Zoning Appeals.

Education:
University of Nebraska College of Law, 1986
-- National Moot Court Team
-- Trial Advocacy Team
University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 1983
--Bachelor of Arts Degree in Political Science and Speech Communications

Professional Affiliations:
Nebraska State Bar Association
--House of Delegates
Nebraska Supreme Court's Advisory Committee
-- former Chairman
National Association of Parliamentarians
Administrative Law Judge, Nebraska Department of Labor, 1987-1992

Community Involvement:
Scottish Rite Preservation Foundation
Beta Theta Pi
-- Alpha Tau Chapter Advisory Board
Lincoln Lodge #19 AF AM, Past Master
Lincoln Independent Business Association
Nebraska Political Accountability and Disclosure Commission, 1992-1998
Nebraska Equal Opportunity Commission, 2005-present

Areas of Expertise:
State and Federal Constitutional Law
Commercial and Corporate Litigation
Securities Fraud
Insurance Litigation
Broker/Dealer Litigation
Election Law
Real Estate Estate/Probate Law
Business/Commercial Law