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Vanessa J. Gorden

Lawyer

Vanessa has been a licensed attorney practicing primarily in family law matters following graduating with honors from the University of South Dakota School of Law in 2005. She concentrates on representing individuals in all areas of family and juvenile law. Vanessa is also a 2009 graduate of the Nebraska State Bar Association’s Leadership Academy and a former chair of the Bar Association’s Legal Services Committee. She regularly teaches continuing legal education sessions for other family law attorneys in Nebraska.

Recently, Vanessa was a co-author of Stress-Free Divorce Volume 4: Conversations with Leading Divorce Professionals (2018). Click here to view the Amazon page. She was honored to be recognized as a Distinguished Lawyer by Expert Network in 2017 and to receive the 10 Best Client Satisfaction designation from the American Institute of Family Law Attorneys in 2016, as well as the Top 10 Attorneys Under 40 award from the National Academy of Family Law Attorneys in 2015. As the owner and managing member of GordenLaw LLC, Vanessa directs all legal services performed by attorneys and staff at the firm.

Graduated from Family Law Trial Academy, American Bar Association/National Institute of TrialAdvocacy, 2019
Taught numerous continuing legal education presentations to attorneys on divorce, family law, ethics, and the use of technology by law firms
Co-author, Stress-Free Divorce Vol. 4, 2018
Co-author, Nebraska State Bar Association Family Law Manual, 2019
Named as Distinguished Lawyer, Expert Network, 2017
10 Best Client Satisfaction Award, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys, 2016
Top 10 Attorneys Under 40 Award, National Academy of Family Law Attorneys, 2015
Founder of GordenLaw, LLC, 2011
Member, Nebraska State Bar Leadership Academy, 2008-2009
Former chair of Nebraska State Bar Legal Services Committee
Licensed in 2005 in South Dakota (inactive) and in 2006 in Nebraska
Graduated with Honors from the University of South Dakota School of Law, in 2005

Reviews

If I could leave ten stars, I would. Vanessa is absolutely brilliant. She knows exactly what she's doing and she is honest about what she thinks your outcome will be, and she is always right. Eve(...)

Emily N.

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I would to thank you and your staff for representing and working with me. It was certainly a pleasure working with and interacting(...)

K T.

If I could give Gordon law a million stars I would! Gordon Law has been the best law firm my family has worked with. They are easy to talk to, always willing to listen to any concerns or fears yo(...)

Haylie M.

Vanessa Gorden is the best attorney I've ever worked with, and I'm extremely appreciative of both her and her firm for the incredible work that has been done. Both her and her firm are extremely (...)

Timothy D.

Working with Vanessa made a very stressful situation much easier. She was very helpful and patient in answering our questions with straightforward answers and helping us completely understand the(...)

Carrie B.

Vanessa made one of the most stressful times of my life so much easier than I ever expected. She fought so hard for me and won custody my case! Her office staff are incredible and they returned m(...)

Chelsea F.

I want to express my gratitude and appreciation to Vanessa and her team, during this stressful time you worked endlessly to ensure the best possible outcome, with how busy you are with many other(...)

Jason S.

If you need a family law lawyer Vanessa and her team are the best.

Jeanelle F.

Vanessa was amazing and on top of things! she responded quickly to my emails and really took the time to talk to me and work hard to help me get my little girl back! I would recommend her to anyo(...)

Tasha R.

Venessa was fantastic she is knowledgeable and helpful!

Ryan Z.

I had a very positive experience with Gordon Law, Vanessa in particular. All of the people I interacted with was extremely helpful, kind, knowledgeable and professional. I highly recommended this(...)

Brenda B.

Venessa is great, she gave me free advice on what to do on my case. You can tell she is passionate about what she does and it is not just about the money with her. I highly recommend her!

Fit4Lincoln T.

One thing I know that makes them different is th y care so much about the clients!!!

Daniel R.

Incredibly helpful , as well as hassle free. Would recommend to any family and /or friends.

Thomas O.

Definitely one of the best in Lincoln highly recommended

LeKeyata W.

I refer anyone who needs help to Vanessa. She partners with her clients and works for their best interest. As a professional I was always impressed with her performance in the court room, regardl(...)

Jane G.