team-member

Vanessa Gorden

Lincoln, NE

Licensed for 16 years

Law Degree

Awards

Primary Practice Area

Divorce and separation

Language

English

About

Throughout her career, Vanessa has concentrated on representing individuals in family law, juvenile law, and guardianship/adoption matters in probate court. Vanessa was honored to be part of the 2008-2009 Nebraska State Bar Association Leadership Academy. She has also served as Chair of the Volunteer Lawyers' Project committee for the Nebraska State Bar.Vanessa attended the University of South Dakota for college, graduate school, and law school, and earned her J.D. from the University of South Dakota School of Law in 2005. She is a member of the Thomas Sterling Honor Society, the highest honor bestowed upon the top 10% of students in each USD Law graduating class. Prior to moving to Lincoln in 2008, Vanessa practiced law in rural northeastern Nebraska.For more than a decade, Vanessa's firm has focused on the areas where Nebraska law affects individuals and their most important relationships - with their loved ones. 

Practices Areas

Divorce and separation

Family

Juvenile Law

Language

English

Contact

610 J Street Suite 220Lincoln, NE, 68508 Office (402) 817-1450 Fax (402) 817-1736 610 J Street Suite 220Lincoln, NE, 68508 Office (402) 817-1450(402) 817-1450 Fax (402) 817-1736(402) 817-1736

Office: (402) 241-5078

Website: N/A

Reviews

anonymous
August 9, 2020

Vanessa was incredible in my custody battle! I hired her based on other reviews and I’m so glad I did. She listened to every concern or question I had and got back to me within the same day. This was probably the most stressful situation in my life but she walked me through every step, process and expectations throughout the entire case. She took so much stress off of me. We won the case and the judge didn’t Reward my ex anything he had asked for, she was just as ecstatic as I was when we got the news! Choosing a great attorney through such a stressful time is the last thing you should have to worry about. Vanessa is a great choice and will fight as hard as she can for you!!!

Ted
April 29, 2020

Vanessa was very responsive. I've never received this level of service from an attorney. She was prompt and thorough in answering our questions. I would recommend Vanessa and Gordon Law to anyone wanting outstanding service.

anonymous
April 9, 2019

I had been through court years prior with a different lawyer, and things ended with me having every other weekend visits, so obviously our nerves were high during our initial consultation. However, Vanessa talked to my wife and I like we were human beings and that she wanted to help us. Vanessa and my family knew this was going to be a long, hard, and complicated fight, but she was ready for it and she made sure that we were ready also. Vanessa always gave us straight answers, especially to the hard questions. Hearings got continued multiple times and we had to keep taking the other side back to court. Status hearing after status hearing, trial date after trial date, Vanessa kept our hopes high. Vanessa dealt with a lot, not only from the other side, but also from us. We took a lot out on her, whether it be frantic emails in the middle of the night or asking her to call us on the weekend but she always had a calm and empathetic demeanor. During hearings Vanessa always stayed very professional but also made sure to hit every hard point to make sure things went our way. Vanessa did a lot of her own digging and made sure to investigate the other party very thoroughly while also using any information I supplied. Vanessa was always available through email and she always responded very quickly. I know that she will always be there if we need her again. I wish my family would have chose her in the beginning of my custody fight 4 years ago. I finally have full custody of my daughter thanks to Vanessa. My child and I are eternally grateful for her services and I will always recommend Vanessa Gorden, she is priceless.

Rob
July 11, 2018

I would recommend this lawyer to anyone. She does what she says she will do and gets results. Honestly worth every penny you spend.

Brenda
December 27, 2017

Vanessa did a great job from the beginning explaining what was possible, and what was not. She gave clear expectations on what was needed to build a successful case, and followed through with reminders. She tackled unexpected problems immediately, and was always professional with me and with the other party's attorney. There was a mutual respect which was an advantage when negotiating with the other attorney. Vanessa was wonderful to work with, handled the case successfully and was kind enough to work out a payment arrangement. Her fees were comparable to other attorneys, but her personal attention set her apart. She always responded quickly and thoroughly to emails.

Steve
August 18, 2017

Vanessa Gordon did an excellent job of representing me in my custody case. I had a very complicated case involving multi state jurisdictions, and she was able to handle it perfectly. She always very promptly responded to my e-mails and left me updated on the process. The judge even complemented her on presenting a very complicated case in a very understandable and comprehensive way. I would highly recommend Vanessa Gordon to anyone in need of legal representation in any kind of family court case.

anonymous
August 13, 2017

Responded quickly and very concisely to my question. I get the feeling she is an excellent attorney that cares.

Courtney
May 12, 2017

I contacted Vanessa for a consultation for my child custody case. We both knew going in to this particular case that it would be a long and tedious one. However, Vanessa has been a wonderful lawyer to represent me. She is always quick to respond to emails, which alleviated a lot of stress at times when the other party was being very difficult to work with and I had questions. Vanessa has advised and guided me through what most families find to be the most difficult of issues. Vanessa has always treated MY case as if this were her own family. I absolutely will, and have, recommend Vanessa Gorden for anyone seeking a Family Law Lawyer.

Dave
May 10, 2017

Each time I have used Vanessa's law firm, she has been extremely helpful in explaining my options and helping me choose what was best for my children and me. I would not hesitate to go to her again, or to recommend her to others!

anonymous
March 16, 2017

May not have always seen eye to eye but no matter the request she never gave up and was professional determined and produced positive results. Couldnt be happier

anonymous
August 9, 2020

Vanessa was incredible in my custody battle! I hired her based on other reviews and I’m so glad I did. She listened to every concern or question I had and got back to me within the same day. This was probably the most stressful situation in my life but she walked me through every step, process and expectations throughout the entire case. She took so much stress off of me. We won the case and the judge didn’t Reward my ex anything he had asked for, she was just as ecstatic as I was when we got the news! Choosing a great attorney through such a stressful time is the last thing you should have to worry about. Vanessa is a great choice and will fight as hard as she can for you!!!

Ted
April 29, 2020

Vanessa was very responsive. I've never received this level of service from an attorney. She was prompt and thorough in answering our questions. I would recommend Vanessa and Gordon Law to anyone wanting outstanding service.

anonymous
April 9, 2019

I had been through court years prior with a different lawyer, and things ended with me having every other weekend visits, so obviously our nerves were high during our initial consultation. However, Vanessa talked to my wife and I like we were human beings and that she wanted to help us. Vanessa and my family knew this was going to be a long, hard, and complicated fight, but she was ready for it and she made sure that we were ready also. Vanessa always gave us straight answers, especially to the hard questions. Hearings got continued multiple times and we had to keep taking the other side back to court. Status hearing after status hearing, trial date after trial date, Vanessa kept our hopes high. Vanessa dealt with a lot, not only from the other side, but also from us. We took a lot out on her, whether it be frantic emails in the middle of the night or asking her to call us on the weekend but she always had a calm and empathetic demeanor. During hearings Vanessa always stayed very professional but also made sure to hit every hard point to make sure things went our way. Vanessa did a lot of her own digging and made sure to investigate the other party very thoroughly while also using any information I supplied. Vanessa was always available through email and she always responded very quickly. I know that she will always be there if we need her again. I wish my family would have chose her in the beginning of my custody fight 4 years ago. I finally have full custody of my daughter thanks to Vanessa. My child and I are eternally grateful for her services and I will always recommend Vanessa Gorden, she is priceless.

Rob
July 11, 2018

I would recommend this lawyer to anyone. She does what she says she will do and gets results. Honestly worth every penny you spend.

Brenda
December 27, 2017

Vanessa did a great job from the beginning explaining what was possible, and what was not. She gave clear expectations on what was needed to build a successful case, and followed through with reminders. She tackled unexpected problems immediately, and was always professional with me and with the other party's attorney. There was a mutual respect which was an advantage when negotiating with the other attorney. Vanessa was wonderful to work with, handled the case successfully and was kind enough to work out a payment arrangement. Her fees were comparable to other attorneys, but her personal attention set her apart. She always responded quickly and thoroughly to emails.

Steve
August 18, 2017

Vanessa Gordon did an excellent job of representing me in my custody case. I had a very complicated case involving multi state jurisdictions, and she was able to handle it perfectly. She always very promptly responded to my e-mails and left me updated on the process. The judge even complemented her on presenting a very complicated case in a very understandable and comprehensive way. I would highly recommend Vanessa Gordon to anyone in need of legal representation in any kind of family court case.

anonymous
August 13, 2017

Responded quickly and very concisely to my question. I get the feeling she is an excellent attorney that cares.

Courtney
May 12, 2017

I contacted Vanessa for a consultation for my child custody case. We both knew going in to this particular case that it would be a long and tedious one. However, Vanessa has been a wonderful lawyer to represent me. She is always quick to respond to emails, which alleviated a lot of stress at times when the other party was being very difficult to work with and I had questions. Vanessa has advised and guided me through what most families find to be the most difficult of issues. Vanessa has always treated MY case as if this were her own family. I absolutely will, and have, recommend Vanessa Gorden for anyone seeking a Family Law Lawyer.

Dave
May 10, 2017

Each time I have used Vanessa's law firm, she has been extremely helpful in explaining my options and helping me choose what was best for my children and me. I would not hesitate to go to her again, or to recommend her to others!

anonymous
March 16, 2017

May not have always seen eye to eye but no matter the request she never gave up and was professional determined and produced positive results. Couldnt be happier

anonymous
August 9, 2020

Vanessa was incredible in my custody battle! I hired her based on other reviews and I’m so glad I did. She listened to every concern or question I had and got back to me within the same day. This was probably the most stressful situation in my life but she walked me through every step, process and expectations throughout the entire case. She took so much stress off of me. We won the case and the judge didn’t Reward my ex anything he had asked for, she was just as ecstatic as I was when we got the news! Choosing a great attorney through such a stressful time is the last thing you should have to worry about. Vanessa is a great choice and will fight as hard as she can for you!!!

Ted
April 29, 2020

Vanessa was very responsive. I've never received this level of service from an attorney. She was prompt and thorough in answering our questions. I would recommend Vanessa and Gordon Law to anyone wanting outstanding service.

anonymous
April 9, 2019

I had been through court years prior with a different lawyer, and things ended with me having every other weekend visits, so obviously our nerves were high during our initial consultation. However, Vanessa talked to my wife and I like we were human beings and that she wanted to help us. Vanessa and my family knew this was going to be a long, hard, and complicated fight, but she was ready for it and she made sure that we were ready also. Vanessa always gave us straight answers, especially to the hard questions. Hearings got continued multiple times and we had to keep taking the other side back to court. Status hearing after status hearing, trial date after trial date, Vanessa kept our hopes high. Vanessa dealt with a lot, not only from the other side, but also from us. We took a lot out on her, whether it be frantic emails in the middle of the night or asking her to call us on the weekend but she always had a calm and empathetic demeanor. During hearings Vanessa always stayed very professional but also made sure to hit every hard point to make sure things went our way. Vanessa did a lot of her own digging and made sure to investigate the other party very thoroughly while also using any information I supplied. Vanessa was always available through email and she always responded very quickly. I know that she will always be there if we need her again. I wish my family would have chose her in the beginning of my custody fight 4 years ago. I finally have full custody of my daughter thanks to Vanessa. My child and I are eternally grateful for her services and I will always recommend Vanessa Gorden, she is priceless.

Rob
July 11, 2018

I would recommend this lawyer to anyone. She does what she says she will do and gets results. Honestly worth every penny you spend.

Brenda
December 27, 2017

Vanessa did a great job from the beginning explaining what was possible, and what was not. She gave clear expectations on what was needed to build a successful case, and followed through with reminders. She tackled unexpected problems immediately, and was always professional with me and with the other party's attorney. There was a mutual respect which was an advantage when negotiating with the other attorney. Vanessa was wonderful to work with, handled the case successfully and was kind enough to work out a payment arrangement. Her fees were comparable to other attorneys, but her personal attention set her apart. She always responded quickly and thoroughly to emails.

Steve
August 18, 2017

Vanessa Gordon did an excellent job of representing me in my custody case. I had a very complicated case involving multi state jurisdictions, and she was able to handle it perfectly. She always very promptly responded to my e-mails and left me updated on the process. The judge even complemented her on presenting a very complicated case in a very understandable and comprehensive way. I would highly recommend Vanessa Gordon to anyone in need of legal representation in any kind of family court case.

anonymous
August 13, 2017

Responded quickly and very concisely to my question. I get the feeling she is an excellent attorney that cares.

Courtney
May 12, 2017

I contacted Vanessa for a consultation for my child custody case. We both knew going in to this particular case that it would be a long and tedious one. However, Vanessa has been a wonderful lawyer to represent me. She is always quick to respond to emails, which alleviated a lot of stress at times when the other party was being very difficult to work with and I had questions. Vanessa has advised and guided me through what most families find to be the most difficult of issues. Vanessa has always treated MY case as if this were her own family. I absolutely will, and have, recommend Vanessa Gorden for anyone seeking a Family Law Lawyer.

Dave
May 10, 2017

Each time I have used Vanessa's law firm, she has been extremely helpful in explaining my options and helping me choose what was best for my children and me. I would not hesitate to go to her again, or to recommend her to others!

anonymous
March 16, 2017

May not have always seen eye to eye but no matter the request she never gave up and was professional determined and produced positive results. Couldnt be happier