Mary Kay Hansen Law & Mediation, PC LLO
Social Security Disability & Family Law Mediation Attorney
Divorce Mediation, Social Security Disability
Resolving complicated legal issues relating to your well-being and the well-being of your family can be a difficult task to face alone. Whether you are disabled and require guidance obtaining Social Security Disability benefits or you have encountered a family law issue and need help resolving it, the guidance of an experienced attorney/mediator can be invaluable in helping you get the answers, information, and forum you need to address the challenging issues you are facing.
With more than 25 years of experience, Mary Kay Hansen and her staff are dedicated to providing compassionate legal representation and assistance to clients throughout southeast Nebraska. At Mary Kay Hansen Law & Mediation we are devoted to helping you resolve your Social Security disability claim or family law issues.
Licenses/Certifications
 Juris Doctor (J.D.)
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Education/Training
University of Mississippi School of Law, Oxford, Mississippi
J.D. - 1985
Honors: Order of the Barristers
Wayne State College, Wayne, Nebraska
B.A. - 1978
Major: Social Science and Secondary Education
Bio
Mary Kay's practice focuses on the mediation of family law matters, including: divorce, parenting plans, custody, paternity, child support, and the modification of domestic relations orders. Recognizing the destructive nature of litigation, Mary Kay focuses on resolving matters without the need for court intervention. Mary Kay is trained as a mediator and has been approved by the Office of Dispute Resolution as a Parenting Act mediator. She is also a Specialized Alternative Dispute Resolution mediator, which allows her to provide mediation services in cases involving domestic abuse.
Mary Kay represents clients before the Social Security Administration, who, due to accident, illness or mental health challenges, are unable to maintain employment because of their disability. Mary Kay assists clients with their applications to obtain Social Security disability insurance benefits, social security income, child dependency benefits, and disabled widow/widower benefits.
In addition, Mary Kay serves as special counsel to the Academic Rights and Responsibilities Committees at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and serves as general counsel for Region II Mental Health Services. Prior to returning to her home state of Nebraska, Mary Kay practiced in West Virginia where she was engaged in the private practice of law, served as Attorney for the City of Westover, and as a Commissioner on the City of Morgantown Building Commission. Mary Kay has been rated as an AV attorney, which is the highest rating granted by Martindale and Hubbel.
Holding the belief that one should give back to their community and profession through public service, Mary Kay regularly volunteers in the community.
Memberships
Nebraska Lawyers Trust Account Foundation, proir board president
National Organization for Social Security Claimants' Representatives, Member
Nebraska State Bar Association-Alternative Dispute Resolution, Family Law and Women in Law Practice Sections, Member
Supreme Court State of Nebraska, Member
Heartland Mediators Association, Member
Nebraska Mediation Association, Founding Member
Bar Admissions
Nebraska, West Virginia, Mississippi
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Practice Areas
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Legal Services
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Mediation
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COVID-19-Related Legal Help
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Family Law
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Social Security
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