MONZÓN - Key Persons
A longtime advocate for clients' best interests, Dave Chipman helps people protect what matters most to them, whether it's divorce and estate matters for families, personal injury cases for individuals, or real estate matters.
The bulk of Chipman's practice is centered around family law, where he helps parties preserve relationships, divide assets, and split custody in the most amicable way possible. He works hard to ensure that a shift in the family dynamic doesn't impact the futures of his clients and their children.
Chipman's early practice as an attorney was spent defending insurance companies in car accident cases. He uses this experience now in advocating for car accident and dog bite victims in personal injury matters. In the last few years, he has secured several settlements that have reached over $100,000 for his clients.
Chipman also has an extensive background in appellate practice. He has had appeals before the U.S. Supreme Court, the 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, the Nebraska Supreme Court, and the Nebraska Court of Appeals. In the last few years alone, Chipman has appeared 12 times before the Nebraska Supreme Court and has zealously advocated for his clients.
Prior to joining Monzón, Guerra & Chipman, Chipman oversaw more than 50 employees as a federal attorney and spent his early career as an Air Force judge advocate. Through these experiences, he was able to develop a comprehensive understanding of the law as well as the skills of compassion, integrity, and leadership.
Practice Areas
Family Law
Immigration law, beyond borders. Raul's caseload is stacked with "the right thing to do," and he cares for you and your family while keeping all facets of the law in check.
Award-winning immigration attorney, ardent human rights advocate, and firm co-founder, Raul F. Guerra has served as a trusted legal voice for underserved populations since 2006.
Having represented clients in state and federal courts, including the U.S. Supreme Court, Guerra makes the traditionally challenging path to becoming a lawful permanent resident or U.S. citizen more attainable with an aggressive yet practical litigation approach. His exceptional track record of success has garnered recognition from The National Trial Lawyers, Lawyers of Distinction and the American Association of Attorney Advocates, among several other reputable organizations.
Guerra is also well known for his proficiency in appellate law. If he doesn't secure an ideal case outcome the first time, then he has the grit, knowledge, and compassion needed to fight through the higher courts and Board of Immigration Appeals until he lands desired results for his clients.
While Guerra's primary focus is on immigration law, he also has expertise in post-conviction and personal injury matters.
Guerra earned a J.D. from the University of Nebraska. Also heavily involved in the community, Guerra prides his practice on advocating for equal treatment of immigrants - both professionally and personally.
Practice Areas
Immigration/Naturalization
Job Titles:
- American Inn of Court, Alumni Member
Job Titles:
- the Right Attorney, the Right Decision
An immigration attorney with no time for rest. His clients are of the topmost importance, and he is dedicated beyond what's necessary to accomplish his clients' requests.
No area of immigration law is off limits for Sean M. James. In his decade of practice, he has handled an expansive and ever-evolving range of legal matters - from removal, deportation, and naturalization to family-based petitions, employment-based visas, and appeals.
A proud humanitarian and Lincolnite at heart, James fervently defends the local immigrant and refugee communities. While his current focus lies in removal court cases, appeals, waivers, and consular processing, his previous roles at various immigration law firms have provided him big-picture knowledge of all other aspects within the area of practice, making him a versatile and zealous advocate for both his clients and nationwide immigration reform.
Bilingual in English and Spanish, James is a true "student of the world" who's lived in Spain and visits Mexico regularly. His initial dream of becoming a United Nations interpreter pivoted to the legal field after he realized his talents and skills would best be exemplified through hands-on immigration defense. James received a J.D. from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in 2014 and has since successfully helped countless clients realize their American dream.
Practice Areas
Removal/Deportation Defense; Waivers of Inadmissibility and Deportability