Hastings, NE

Shon T. Lieske

Shon Lieske joined the Lieske Law Firm in 2005 after receiving his Juris Doctorate in the Spring of 2005 from the University of Nebraska College of Law in Lincoln, Nebraska. While at the UNL College of Law, Shon participated in such activities as the Student Bar Association, Law School Republicans, Phi Alpha Delta, and the UNL College of Law free legal clinic and received such honors as the CALI Excellence for the Future Award in Advanced Legal Research. Since graduation, Shon has attended the National Criminal Defense College’s (NCDC) Trial Skills Program, the National Association of Counsel for Children National Conference, the Bob Chaloupka Trial Skills Program, as well as numerous seminars and regional conferences in his primary practice areas. In the Central Nebraska area, Shon has been involved in the Mock Trial Competition as both a Judge and Team Coach, serves as President of PAC2 - a non-profit child-care center - and as an Alumni Advisor to the Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity in the campus of his alma mater, the University of Nebraska-Kearney. In addition to litigation, Shon also practices in the areas of probate, estate planning, business formation, and advising new and growing businesses. In his years of practice, Shon has litigated cases in Felony and Misdemeanor Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Paternity, Divorce, Custody, Probate, Juvenile Court, Municipal Law, and other areas of Civil Litigation. Shon is a shareholder in Lieske, Lieske & Ensz, P.C., L.L.O., and is currently Deputy Public Defender for Kearney County and has previously served as Public Defender for both Kearney and Adams Counties in Nebraska.

Lisa Stava

Lisa Stava grew up in Fullerton, Nebraska, and graduated with distinction from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln with a bachelor’s degree in journalism. She received her J.D. with high honors from the Florida State University College of Law in 1995, where she was an associate editor of the Florida State University Law Review and a member of Order of the Coif. After graduation, she practiced for two years at a large firm in Tallahassee, Florida, where her practice areas included insurance regulatory law and commercial real estate transactions. Lisa joined Seiler & Parker in 2000 and in the last 21 years has focused her practice on Family Law and Personal Injury. In 1997, Lisa joined the faculty of the University of Idaho College of Law, where she taught legal writing and research. She returned to Nebraska in 2000 and joined the firm. Lisa’s practice areas include personal injury law, insurance defense, and civil litigation. She served on the Federal Practice Committee of the U.S. District Court, District of Nebraska from 2004 to 2006. From 2008 to 2010 she served on the Supreme Court Advisory Committee to the Nebraska State Bar Association.

Bob Parker, Jr.

Bob Parker, Jr. grew up in Omaha and graduated from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln with a Bachelors degree in Business Administration in 1986. He received his law degree from the University of Nebraska College of Law in 1989. In his last 30 years at the firm, Bob’s areas of concentration have been in personal injury, insurance defense, civil litigation, collections, family law and criminal defense. Before joining the firm in 1991, he served as Deputy Hall County Attorney in Grand Island, Nebraska. Bob is an AV rated attorney by the Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Ratings System.

Douglas G. Pauley has lived in Hastings since 1981, joining the law firm of Conway and Connolly. He is married to Kristin and they have three children: Bryan, Scott (an attorney in the same office), and Lauran. He enjoys the practice of law, finding satisfaction in helping people during difficult times. Outside of work, he and Kris enjoy tennis, yard work, and visiting Estes Park. He is an avid Husker fan and believes in giving back to the community, having served on several non-profit boards, including his church, First United Methodist Church.

Jeffrey P. Ensz

Jeffrey P. Ensz is a 2005 alumnus of the University of Nebraska at Kearney and received his Juris Doctorate in the Spring of 2008 from the University of Nebraska College of Law in Lincoln, Nebraska. Originally from Wayne, Nebraska, Jeff maintains a deep appreciation for community, connection, and the importance of trust and integrity in shaping the attorney-client relationship. Jeff has worked at Lieske, Lieske & Ensz PC, LLO since August 2008. Jeff is experienced in several areas of legal practice, including divorce and custody litigation, criminal defense, civil litigation, personal injury claims, estate planning, and probate. Jeff is a seasoned litigator and has successfully litigated many claims, some of which include personal injury awards and not-guilty verdicts in multiple felony criminal jury trials. Jeff is an active member of the Minden and Kearney communities. Jeff has served on many non-profit boards and, in addition, has lent his talents to arts organizations, including performing as a cast member in multiple Minden Community Players, Kearney Community Theatre, and Crane River Theater musical and play productions. Jeff is available for an in-person consultation at his Minden office.

Thomas G. Lieske

An Upland and Minden native, Tom attended and obtained his undergraduate degree from Kearney State College prior to attending law school at the University of Nebraska, Lincoln. Tom was licensed to practice in Nebraska since 1978 and was licensed in both State and Federal Courts. Tom served as Kearney County Prosecutor from 1978-1981 and Deputy County Attorney from 1983-1989. He has been the Kearney County Public Defender since 2006 and Minden City Attorney since 1991. Tom has previously served on the Commission for the Unauthorized Practice of Law and the Tenth Judicial District Nominating Commission. Throughout his career, Tom has attended numerous training courses, seminars, and trial schools and is able to handle almost any legal matter you may have. Tom has also served as School Attorney for Minden Public Schools, Village Attorney for Kenesaw and Heartwell, and Attorney for the Minden Country Club. After a long and fulfilling career, Tom decided to retire from the practice of law in December of 2024. Tom still humors the attorneys and staff of Lieske, Lieske & Ensz, P.C., L.L.O. by offering his wisdom and war stories from over 45 years of practice, as he has always said that he has forgotten more about the law than we will ever learn.

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