How much should I charge as a lawyer in Nebraska ?

Did you know that lawyers in Nebraska typically charge between $103 and $423 per hour, with the average being $218? Understanding how your hourly rate compares to other lawyers in Nebraska can provide valuable insight into how competitive your rates are and help you make strategic decisions regarding your billing rate.

Below, we’ve included further information on the average hourly rates in Nebraska, average hourly rates by practice area, hourly rates adjusted for cost of living, and the utilization, realization, and collection rates in Nebraska.

Hourly rates in Nebraska

Lawyers in Nebraska typically charge between $103 and $423 per hour, with the average being $218. For comparison, District of Columbia has the highest average hourly rate at $392 while West Virginia has the lowest average hourly rate at $162.


Hourly rates in Nebraska by practice area

Average hourly rates in Nebraska vary by practice area. The table below includes the average hourly rate for attorneys in different practice areas.


Practice Area Average Hourly Rate
Administrative$211
Appellate$219
Bankruptcy$279
Business$309
Civil Litigation$253
Civil Rights and Constitutional Law$293
Collections$127
Commercial Sale of Goods$243
ConstructionCurrently unavailable
Contracts$190
Corporate$259
Criminal$144
Elder Law$141
Employment Labor$293
Family$264
Government$118
Immigration$250
Insurance$390
Intellectual Property$423
Juvenile$103
Mediation and Arbitration$295
Medical Malpractice$200
Other$282
Personal Injury$241
Real Estate$273
Small ClaimsCurrently unavailable
Tax$275
Traffic OffensesCurrently unavailable
Trusts$297
Wills and Estates$262
Worker's Compensation$300

Nebraska's hourly rates not adjusted for cost of living

The average hourly rate for Nebraska law firms (which includes both lawyers and non-lawyers) is $217. The average hourly rate for Nebraska lawyers is $218 and the average for non-lawyers is $212.

For comparison:

  • District of Columbia has the highest law firm hourly rate at $365, while West Virginia has the lowest law firm hourly rate at $160.
  • District of Columbia has the highest lawyer hourly rates at $392, while West Virginia has the lowest lawyer hourly rate at $162.


Nebraska's hourly rates adjusted for cost of living

When it come to adjusted rates by state (rates reflecting the cost of living in each state), the average hourly rate for Nebraska law firms (which includes both lawyers and non-lawyers) is $236, while the average hourly rate for Nebraska lawyers is $237 and non-lawyers is $231.

For comparison:

  • District of Columbia has the highest law firm hourly rate at $328, while West Virginia has the lowest law firm hourly rate at $176.
  • District of Columbia has the highest lawyer hourly rates at $352, while Alabama has the lowest lawyer hourly rate at $178.

Nebraska's utilization, realization, and collection rates

Key performance indicators (KPIs) offer valuable insights into a firm’s performance. 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.

Lawyers should be familiar with the following KPIs:

  1. Utilization rate: How many hours individual lawyers put towards revenue-generating work. The national average utilization rate was 33%.
  2. Realization rate: How much revenue–generating work is billed to a client after discounts or canceled fees. The national average realization rate was 86%.
  3. Collection rate: How much invoiced work gets paid to a law firm. The national average collection rate was 90%.

Nebraska's utilization rate

The utilization rate for Nebraska law firms (which includes both lawyers and non-lawyers) is 43%.

For comparison:
  • Nebraska has the highest utilization rate for law firms at 43%, while Arkansas has the lowest utilization rate for law firms at 26%.

Nebraska's realization rate

The realization rate for Nebraska law firms (which includes both lawyers and non-lawyers) is 78%.

For comparison:
  • Vermont has the highest realization rate for law firms at 95%, while District of Columbia has the lowest realization rate for law firms at 70%.

Nebraska's collection rate

The collection rate for Nebraska law firms (which includes both lawyers and non-lawyers) is 92%.

For comparison:
  • Vermont has the highest collection rate for law firms at 95%, while Rhode Island has the lowest collection rate for law firms at 81%.

Nebraska’s hourly rates over the last five reports

Lawyer Hourly Rate/Adjusted Hourly Rate

Legal Trends ReportHourly Rates for LawyersAdjusted Hourly Rates for Lawyers
2023 Legal Trends Report$218$237
2022 Legal Trends Report$219$242
2021 Legal Trends Report$224$247
2020 Legal Trends Report$215$237
2019 Legal Trends Report$202$223

Law Firm Hourly Rate/Adjusted Hourly Rate

Legal Trends ReportHourly Rates for Law FirmsAdjusted Hourly Rates for Law Firms
2023 Legal Trends Report$217$236
2022 Legal Trends Report$221$244
2021 Legal Trends Report$223$246
2020 Legal Trends Report$212$234
2019 Legal Trends Report$195$215

Non-Lawyer Hourly Rate/Adjusted Hourly Rate

Legal Trends ReportHourly Rates for Non-LawyersAdjusted Hourly Rates for Non-Lawyers
2023 Legal Trends Report$212$231
2022 Legal Trends Report$228$252
2021 Legal Trends Report$218$241
2020 Legal Trends Report$202$223
2019 Legal Trends Report$182$201
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About Clio’s Hourly Rate Data for Lawyers (Updated 2023)

Clio's Hourly Rate Data is based on aggregated and anonymized data from tens of thousands of legal professionals using Clio. Each year, this data is analyzed and published within the Legal Trends Report, which provides ongoing, in-depth research into the most pressing issues faced by legal professionals.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hourly rate of a lawyer in Nebraska?

The hourly rate for a lawyer in Nebraska is between $423 and $103 per hour, with the average being $218.

How much does a family lawyer charge in Nebraska?

The average hourly rate for a family lawyer in Nebraska is $264 per hour.

How much does a civil litigation lawyer charge in Nebraska?

The average hourly rate for a civil litigation lawyer in Nebraska is $253 per hour.

How much does a criminal lawyer charge in Nebraska?

The average hourly rate for a criminal lawyer in Nebraska is $144 per hour.

What is the highest paid type of lawyer in Nebraska?

Intellectual Property attorneys are the highest paid type of lawyer in Nebraska, earning $423 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 $103 per hour on average.