Engles, Ketcham & Olson – Omaha, NE

Premier Insurance Defense and Litigation: Engles, Ketcham & Olson

Engles, Ketcham & Olson (formerly Engles, Ketcham, Olson & Keith) is a distinguished litigation firm located in downtown Omaha, Nebraska. With a legacy spanning decades, the firm has established itself as a fortress of defense for insurance companies, corporations, and self-insured entities. The partners-Albert M. Engles, Dan H. Ketcham, and Stephen G. Olson II-bring over 100 years of combined trial experience to the table. While many firms claim to be litigators, the attorneys at EKO are true trial lawyers who are as comfortable in front of a jury as they are at the negotiation table. Their philosophy is grounded in ”Excellence and Integrity,” providing aggressive representation that is both strategic and cost-effective.

Workers’ Compensation Defense

One of the firm’s primary pillars is defending employers and insurers against Workers’ Compensation claims. EKO understands the nuances of the Nebraska Workers’ Compensation Court and works tirelessly to:

• Analyze Claims: Rigorously investigating the medical and factual basis of injury claims.
• Mitigate Risk: Advising employers on safety protocols and documentation to prevent future liability.
• Litigate Disputes: defending against fraudulent or exaggerated claims to protect the client’s bottom line.

Insurance Defense and General Liability

The firm acts as a shield for insurers in a litigious environment. They handle a vast array of liability matters, including:

• Automobile Negligence: Defending drivers and carriers in complex accident cases involving severe injury or death.
• Product Liability: Representing manufacturers and distributors against claims of defective design or failure to warn.
• Construction Defect: protecting contractors and engineers in high-stakes disputes over structural failures and design errors.
• Professional Liability: defending professionals against malpractice claims.

Strategic Litigation

Beyond insurance, Engles, Ketcham & Olson serves the broader business community in Commercial Litigation. They handle employment disputes, breach of contract cases, and banking litigation. Their approach is outcome-driven: they prepare every case for trial, which often pressures the opposition into favorable settlements. The firm is also a member of The Gavel, a national network of vetted defense attorneys, underscoring their reputation for quality.

A Team You Can Trust

Located in the Farnam Executive Center, the firm is deeply integrated into the Omaha legal community. Their attorneys are consistently recognized by peers in Martindale-Hubbell and Best’s Recommended Insurance Attorneys. Clients choose EKO not just for their legal acumen, but for their responsiveness and ability to build long-term partnerships.

If your business demands a legal team that combines the resources of a large firm with the agility of a specialized boutique, Engles, Ketcham & Olson is the definitive choice in Omaha.