Michael L. Storey

Partner
Omaha
Des Moines

Michael L. Storey represents individuals and corporations in complex litigation, including insurance coverage, business disputes, property damage, wrongful death, and professional malpractice. He excels at distilling complex issues into persuasive arguments for judges and juries. Mike has handled multi-million-dollar cases in state and federal courts and is experienced in all phases of litigation. Before joining the firm, he clerked for the Nebraska Supreme Court, gaining a deep understanding of the appellate process and holistic case review. A two-time national champion debater at Creighton University, Mike honed his analytical and oratory skills early. Outside of work, he enjoys golfing, recreational basketball, and spending time with his wife, Anne.

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Career Highlights

Obtained favorable settlement for client in a multi-million-dollar insurance allocation matter, which included claims of bad faith and failure to cooperate, in which he was responsible for all pretrial matters, including document discovery, motion practice, and fact and expert depositions.

Defended wrongful death action in a transportation case, including discovery and expert depositions that ended with a favorable nuisance value settlement for client.

Represented an employee in all stages of wrongful termination litigation, including as second chair in a weeklong federal jury trial.

Achieved dismissal of numerous lawsuits as primary author of motions to dismiss for lack of personal jurisdiction in the United States District Courts for the Middle District of Pennsylvania and Eastern District of Wisconsin, as well as in the state courts of Nebraska.

Obtained summary judgment in a medical malpractice action alleging professional negligence, assault, and libel.

Managed, reviewed, and analyzed document productions in complex litigation matters involving hundreds of thousands of pages of electronically stored information.

Education

St. Louis University, J.D., with honors

Creighton University, with honors

Admitted to Bars & Courts

Nebraska

Iowa

Memberships, Boards, & Committees

Nebraska State Bar Association

Omaha Bar Association

American Bar Association

Nebraska Enterprise Fund, Board Member

Member of the Nebraska Disciplinary Review Board, representing District 4

Practice Emphasis
Publications

Explaining the Unexplainable:  Excited Delirium Syndrome and its Impact on the Objective Reasonableness Standard for Allegations of Excessive Force, 56 St. Louis U.L. J. 633 (2012)

Significant Cases

A Word From Our Clients

Awards