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Emily Newcomb Haggstrom

Attorney


Contact Me: 402-817-2717

Biography

Emily Newcomb Haggstrom was born and raised right here in the heartland in her hometown of Gretna, Nebraska. She graduated from Gretna High School and attended Creighton University, earning Magna Cum Laude honors as a Biology and History major with minors in Science and Medicine in Society and Environmental Science. Emily attended the University of Nebraska College of Law, graduating with distinction in 2022. During law school, she earned multiple CALI Excellence Awards, served two terms as an Executive Editor of the Nebraska Law Review, and published a comment in Volume 101.

Emily’s current practice focuses on representing individuals and families in Nebraska and Iowa who are navigating some of the most challenging moments of their lives. She advocates for clients injured through negligence—including motor-vehicle collisions, premises liability, nursing home and assisted-living negligence, and Nebraska and Iowa workers’ compensation claims—ensuring they receive the support and compensation they deserve.

In addition to her injury and negligence practice, Emily is deeply committed to family law, guiding parents through divorce, custody disputes, and complex parenting-time issues. She believes in providing steady, compassionate counsel during times of significant transition, always centering the well-being of children and the long-term stability of the family.

Family is Emily’s top priority, and she enjoys spending as much meaningful time with her loved ones as possible. When she's not working, Emily enjoys reading anything and everything, touring coffee shops to uncover those best-kept secret spots, attending concerts, and relaxing at home with her husband Thomas and her two cats, Goober and Posty.

Education

  • University of Nebraska College of Law, Lincoln, Nebraska
    • J.D. - 2022
    • Honors: With Distinction
    • Law Review, Nebraska Law Review, Two Term Executive Editor, 2020, 2022
  • Creighton University, Omaha, Nebraska
    • B.S. - 2019
    • Honors: magna cum laude
    • Major: Biology and History

Bar Admissions

  • Nebraska, 2022
  • U.S. District Court District of Nebraska, 2022
  • Iowa, 2023

Practice Areas

  • General Litigation
  • Nursing Home Negligence
  • Personal Injury
  • Workers' Compensation
  • Wrongful Death
  • Family Law

Professional Associations

  • Nebraska State Bar Association, Member, 2022 to Present
  • Iowa State Bar Association, Member, 2023 to Present
  • Nebraska Association of Trial Attorneys
  • NSBA Leadership Academy, 2025 to 2026
  • Lincoln Bar Association, Board of Trustees Member

Honors

  • NATA CLE Chair, December 2025
  • CALI Excellence for the Future Award - Pretrial Litigation, 2022
  • Outstanding Clinic Student of the Semester - Criminal Clinic, 2021
  • Nebraska Law Review, Member and Executive Editor, 2020 - 2022
  • CALI Excellence for the Future Award – Criminal Clinic, 2021
  • CALI Excellence for the Future Award – Workers’ Compensation, 2020
  • CALI Excellence for the Future Award – Contracts, 2020
  • CALI Excellence for the Future Award – Property, 2020
  • NSBA Leadership Academy Full Tuition Scholarship
  • NSBA Dan Jewell Trial Academy Full Tuition Scholarship

Published Works

  • Comment: Physician Aid in Dying: Physician-Assisted Suicide as a Constitutionally Protected Liberty Interest under the Nebraska Constitution, 101 NEB. L. REV. 799 (2023)

Languages

  • English
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What Our Clients Say

The lawyers and support staff at Atwood Law Firm showed me sincere interest and caring on a very personal level, and I knew at all times my interests were front and center in all aspects of my workers' compensation case. This office is staffed by a great group of people. You can relax and be assured that your welfare comes first and foremost in their decisions and actions with respect to your legal case. You are kept aware of the process and progress in your case at all times, and your input is welcomed. I highly recommend the Atwood Law Firm to anyone needing legal assistance.

- WN

I cannot thank you enough for the peace of mind you have brought to my family! Both of my parents are extremely grateful for your work. I knew we were in good hands from the first meeting and you have exceeded all my expectations! It may feel straightforward to you, but to us, you have moved mountains. This settlement will allow my parents, particularly my Dad, to enjoy the rest of their lives to the fullest of their abilities. We all agree that we would give every cent back and more for my Dad to walk again, but that is not going to happen...

- DW

"...He didn't treat me like I was one of 100 clients. He treated me like I was his only client. He acted professionally but with empathy, dignity and friendliness. It didn't matter if it was something small or large, he was always there for me, be it by phone, fax, email, cellphone or meeting me personally at his office or elsewhere. He never rushed me when I didn't understand something, he'd take as much time as needed to explain things to me, especially when it came time for my deposition and in preparation for trial. He was there for me when I truly needed his help..."

- CG

"...My husband and I felt his kindness immediately and were both very impressed with his knowledge of what to expect in a wrongful death case. He pursued our claim in an aggressive manner while at the same time being very protective of our rights and privacy and sheltered us from any unnecessary contact with insurance agents, or any other adverse parties. My husband and I cannot say enough about the kindness, professionalism and legal ability demonstrated by Atwood Law"

- RD

"...If it were not for this law firm all I would have received from this injury would have been a loss of income check and a pat on the back, goodbye. Which only would have been a fraction of what I actually received. He was always professional but more importantly he cared about me and my family as people not just a client. He went beyond his role as my lawyer. He even spoke with my bank and explained why I was behind on my car payment. And this saved me getting my car repossessed..."

- HR

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Office Location Atwood Law in NE
Lincoln Office

575 Fallbrook Boulevard Suite 206
Lincoln, NE 68521

Toll Free: 800-655-9606
Phone: 402-817-2717
Fax: 402-476-4410

DES MOINES OFFICE

699 Walnut Street
Suite 415
Des Moines, IA 50309

Phone:515-513-4008

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14301 First National Bank Parkway
Suite 100
Omaha, NE 68154

Toll Free: 800-655-9606
Phone: 402-817-2717
Fax: 402-476-4410