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How Much Should I Charge as a Lawyer in Nebraska?

Updated March 2026

Average hourly rates for lawyers, non-lawyers, and law firms in Nebraska is based on aggregated and anonymized data from tens of thousands of legal professionals across the U.S. This data is updated annually and published with additional research and analysis in Clio’s Legal Trends Report.

Key takeaways

  • As of 2025, the average hourly rate for a lawyer in Nebraska is $260, compared to $349 in the US. Based on practice area, rates in Nebraska can range from $107 to $618.
  • As of 2025, the average hourly rate for non-lawyers in Nebraska is $156, compared to $187 in the US. Based on practice area, non-lawyer rates in Nebraska can range from $116 to $314.
  • The average hourly rate that law firms charge in Nebraska is $235 (compared to $311 in the US), which is a blended rate that takes into account both lawyer and non-lawyer rates. Based on the practice area, how much law firms charge in Nebraska can range from $136 to $432.

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Hourly rates for legal services in Nebraska

Compare average hourly rates for lawyers, non-lawyers, and law firms in Nebraska. “Non-lawyer” rates refer to non-licensed legal professionals like paralegals and other firm administrative staff. “Law firm” rates are a blended average of lawyer and non-lawyer rates.


Average lawyer hourly rates
Average non-lawyer hourly rates
Average law firm hourly rates
State average $260 $156 $235
High $492 $237 $456
Low $196 $118 $186
Industry average $349 $187 $311

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Hourly rates for legal services by practice area in Nebraska

In Nebraska, hourly rates differ based on the types of services and practice areas offered by lawyers and their law firms


Practice area
Average lawyer hourly rate
Administrative$311
Appellate$148
Bankruptcy$618
Business$314
Civil Litigation$284
Civil Rights and Constitutional Law$350
Collections$255
Commercial Sale of Goods$256
ConstructionCurrently unavailable
Contracts$304
Corporate$351
Criminal$192
Elder Law$289
Employment Labor$378
Family$274
Government$144
Immigration$356
Insurance$193
Intellectual Property$328
Juvenile$107
Mediation and Arbitration$339
Medical Malpractice$200
Other$293
Personal Injury$296
Real Estate$291
Small Claims$140
Tax$350
Traffic Offenses$280
Trusts$319
Wills and Estates$308
Worker's Compensation$166

Key performance indicators in Nebraska

Key performance indicators (KPIs) offer valuable insights into a firm’s performance in Nebraska. This information helps lawyers understand how they and their employees are contributing to revenue generation, and can be instrumental in identifying areas for continuous improvement.


Utilization rate
Realization rate
Collection rate
What is it? How many hours individual lawyers put towards revenue-generating work. How much revenue-generating work is billed to a client after discounts or canceled fees. How much invoiced work gets paid to a law firm.
Nebraska average 46% 84% 94%
U.S. average 38% 88% 92%

Historical hourly rates in Nebraska


Year
Average lawyer hourly rate
Average non-lawyer hourly rate
Average law firm hourly rate
2025$260$156$235
2024$256$230$251
2023$218$212$217
2022$219$228$221
2021$224$218$223

Adjusted hourly rates in Nebraska

In addition to hourly rates, cost of living standards in Nebraska can affect overall purchasing power. Adjusted hourly rates take into account average consumer prices, and are calculated as follows.


Year
Adjusted lawyer hourly rate
Adjusted non-lawyer hourly rate
Adjusted law firm hourly rate
2025$287$173$260
2024$285$257$279
2023$237$231$236
2022$242$252$244
2021$247$241$246

Frequently asked questions

What is the hourly rate of a lawyer in Nebraska?

The hourly rate for a lawyer in Nebraska is between $107 and $618 per hour, with the average being $260.

How much does a family lawyer charge in Nebraska?

The average hourly rate for a family lawyer in Nebraska is $274 per hour.

How much does a civil litigation lawyer charge in Nebraska?

The average hourly rate for a civil litigation lawyer in Nebraska is $284 per hour.

How much does a criminal lawyer charge in Nebraska?

The average hourly rate for a criminal lawyer in Nebraska is $192 per hour.

What is the highest paid type of lawyer in Nebraska?

Bankruptcy attorneys are the highest paid type of lawyer in Nebraska, earning $618 per hour on average.

What is the lowest paid type of lawyer in Nebraska?

Juvenile attorneys are the lowest paid type of lawyer in Nebraska, earning $107 per hour on average.

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About the Legal Trends Report

The Legal Trends Report, published by Clio, provides information on the most important issues faced within the legal profession. By analyzing aggregated and anonymized data from tens of thousands of legal professionals in the U.S., supported by extensive survey research, this report offers unique insights into law firm efficiencies, hourly rates, and other key metrics for success.

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