Attorneys


John A. Selzer 
1502 2nd Avenue
Scottsbluff, Nebraska 69361-3174
 

Communication Center 
Phone: (308) 632-3811
E-mail: Email Me
Fax: (308) 635-0907
Web site: http://www.simmonsolsen.com


PositionAreas of PracticeEducation
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John Selzer was born in Alliance, Nebraska in 1952. He attended the University of Nebraska, earning a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration with high distinction in 1974. John received his J.D. Degree with distinction in 1977 from the University of Nebraska College of Law. During law school, he served as an editor of the Nebraska Law Review and was named to the Order of the Coif national legal honorary society.

John joined the firm in 1977 after graduation from law school. His practice is in the areas of estate planning, probate and estate administration, banking and finance law, business and commercial law, real estate law and business organizations. He frequently participates as a speaker at local seminars on topics in these areas.

John has been involved in several civic and community organizations. Presently he is a member and past president of the Scottsbluff-Gering Rotary Club. He also serves on the Board of Trustees of the University of Nebraska Foundation, the Board of Advisors of the Scotts Bluff County YMCA, and the Board of Directors of the St. Andrews Episcopal Church Foundation. In 1998, John received the University of Nebraska Lincoln Panhandle Alumni Association's Alumnus of the Year Award. He is a member of the Scotts Bluff County, West Nebraska and Nebraska State Bar Associations.

John's wife, Ann, is a retired teacher. They have two adult children, Jane and John. His interests include travel and sports, especially golf and college football.

Current Employment Position(s):
Treasurer/Shareholder
Areas of Practice:
Estate Planning
Probate and Estate Administration
Banking and Finance Law
Business and Commerical Law
Real Estate Law
Business Organizations
Bar Admissions:
Nebraska, 1977
U.S. District Court District of Nebraska, 1977
U.S. Tax Court, 1993
Education:
University of Nebraska College of Law, Lincoln, Nebraska, 1977
J.D., Doctor of Jurisprudence
Honors: With Distinction
Honors: Order of the Coif
Law Review: Nebraska Law Review


University of Nebraska, Lincoln, Nebraska, 1974
B.S., Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
Honors: With High Distinction
Honors: Beta Gamma Sigma
Major:  Business Administration


Classes/Seminars Taught:
Will Drafting - Marital Deduction Clauses, NCLE


Nebraska Probate Code - Rights of Surviving Spouse and Children, NCLE


Honors and Awards:
UNL Panhandle Alumni Association - Alumnus of the Year, 1998


Professional Associations and Memberships:
Scotts Bluff County Bar Association
Member


West Nebraska Bar Association
Member


Nebraska State Bar Association
Member


Scottsbluff-Gering Rotary Club
(President 1994-1995)


University of Nebraska Foundation
Board of Trustees


Nebraska Association of Bank Attorneys


Scotts Bluff County YMCA
Board of Directors


St. Andrews Episcopal Church Foundation
Board of Directors


Fraternities/Sororities:
Sigma Chi