Biography
The defense playbook—on your side.
Jennifer is a former federal judicial law clerk and Am Law 100 litigator who now advocates for the injured. Her practice includes personal injury, wrongful death, business and complex civil litigation, and civil rights lawsuits.
After clerking for Judge Cheryl R. Zwart (U.S. District Court, District of Nebraska), she spent several years as a commercial litigation attorney at a national Am Law 100 firm—experience that sharpened her understanding of defense strategy and claims metrics.
Jennifer now uses this insight to deliver strategic and results-driven advocacy for her injured clients and their families. She prepares every case as if trial were tomorrow, ensuring negotiations begin from strength and momentum never stalls. Clients rely on Jennifer for being steady, communicative, and relentless.
Jennifer proudly continues the legacy her father, Ray Atwood, established when he founded Atwood Law more than two decades ago.
Results
$3M+ recovered for injured clients since 2023.
Recent Representative matters:
- Secured $485,500.00 workers’ compensation recovery for client suffering from failed back surgery.
- Reached $475,000.00 mediation settlement in contested nursing home negligence case.
- Achieved $375,000.00 recovery for client injured in MVA suffering from post-concussive syndrome.
- Obtained $325,000.00 in premises liability wrongful death matter.
- Recovered $300,000.00 policy limits in premises liability case involving low back injury.
Beyond the Office
Outside of work, Jennifer enjoys spending time with her husband and two kids. Her favorite pastimes include golfing, hiking, traveling, cooking, gardening, and reading.
Education
- University of Nebraska College of Law, Lincoln, Nebraska
- J.D. with Distinction, Order of the Barristers
- Honors: Honors Extern, Office of General Counsel—International Affairs, The Pentagon, Arlington, VA
- Honors: National Moot Court Team, New York, NY
- Honors: Multiple CALI Excellence Awards
- Law Review, Nebraska Law Review, Executive Editor
Practice Areas
- Catastrophic and Personal Injury
- Motor Vehicle and Trucking Accidents
- Wrongful Death
- Nursing Home Negligence
- Business Law
- Civil Rights Law
- Insurance Settlements and Mediation
Published Works
- Jennifer Atwood, Rubin v. Islamic Republic of Iran: The Supreme Court’s Textually Veiled Decision to Give State Terror Sponsors Immunity, 96 Neb. L. Rev. 977 (2018)
Bar Admissions
- Nebraska
- U.S. District Court District of Nebraska
- Iowa
Professional Associations
- Nebraska State Bar Association, Member, 2018–Present
- Lincoln Bar Association, Member, 2022–Present
- American Bar Association, Member, 2022–Present
- Robert Van Pelt American Inn of Court, Member, 2018–2020, 2025–26
- Robert M. Spire American Inn of Court, Member, 2020–2022
- Omaha Bar Association, Member, 2021–2022
- NSBA Leadership Academy Fellow, 2024
