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1. What are the duties of the civil division in the County Attorney’s Office?

The civil division is responsible for advising and representing all county elected and appointed officials on legal issues that arise by virtue of their job duties, including the following officials:

• County Assessor
• County Board
• County Clerk
• County Engineer
• County Treasurer
• Sheriff

The civil division practices in numerous areas of law including the following:

• Bankruptcy
• Civil rights
• Contracts
• Elections
• Eminent domain
• Employment
• Inheritance Tax
• Land use
• Personal injury
• Property
• Public administration
• Taxation
• Torts
• Workers’ compensation

2. Can the civil division provide legal advice to members of the general public?

No, Nebraska Rev. Statute § 23-1206.01 prohibits the County Attorney’s office from providing legal advice in private legal matters. Members of the general public must contact a private attorney regarding questions involving such legal matters. For specific questions regarding individual county agencies, you may contact the agency directly by telephone or by accessing our website.

3. Can the County Attorney or his deputies refer me to a private attorney?

No, Nebraska Rev. Statute §23-1206.01 prohibits the County Attorney, deputy county attorneys, or any employees of the County Attorney from referring any legal matter to a particular lawyer.