Nicole Seckman Jilek - Omaha, NE
Attorney at Smith Pauley LLP
Litigation Lawyers in Omaha, NE
3555 Farnam Street Suite 1000 Omaha, NE 68131
Omaha Litigation Lawyer
Updated: 03/10/2026
Areas of Practice
- Litigation
- Commercial Disputes
- Probate & Trust Litigation
- Real Estate
- Personal Injury
- Insurance Defense
- Professional Negligence
Attorney Information
Overview
With more than 15 years of litigation experience, Nicole Seckman Jilek is a trusted advocate for clients facing complex legal disputes. Her practice includes civil litigation, personal injury, insurance defense, probate and trust litigation, professional negligence cases, and commercial and real estate disputes. Nicole’s strong trial background and strategic approach allow her to deliver practical solutions and effective advocacy in even the most challenging cases.
Nicole has earned recognition across the legal community for her skill and dedication. She has been named to Best Lawyers in America in Commercial and Personal Injury Litigation, recognized among Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch, and selected to the Super Lawyers Rising Stars and Great Plains Rising Stars lists. She has also been honored as one of the Top Lawyers of Omaha and was previously chosen as one of the Ten Outstanding Young Omahans.
Beyond her courtroom practice, Nicole is committed to advancing the profession and giving back to her community. She has served as President of the Robert M. Spire American Inns of Court, is a graduate of the Nebraska State Bar Association Leadership Academy, and is an alumna of Leadership Omaha, Class 44.
At Smith Pauley, Nicole focuses on litigation and dispute resolution, helping clients navigate high-stakes conflicts with clarity, confidence, and a client-centered approach.
Awards and Honors
Honors
- Named to Best Lawyers in America in Commercial and Personal Injury Litigation
- Recognized among Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch
- Selected to the Super Lawyers Rising Stars and Great Plains Rising Stars lists
- Honored as one of the Top Lawyers of Omaha
- Chosen as one of the Ten Outstanding Young Omahans
Education
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Legal Education
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University of Nebraska College of Law,
Lincoln,
Nebraska, 2007
J.D.
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University of Nebraska College of Law,
Lincoln,
Nebraska, 2007
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Non Legal Education
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University of Nebraska-Lincoln,
Lincoln,
Nebraska, 2004
B.S.
Honors: cum laude
Honors: Graduate of the Honors Program
Major: Business Administration
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University of Nebraska-Lincoln,
Lincoln,
Nebraska, 2004
Current Employment Position(s)
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Partner
Bar Admissions
- Nebraska, 2007
- U.S. District Court District of Nebraska, 2007
Other Affiliations
- Robert M. Spire American Inns of Court (Past President)
- Nebraska State Bar Association
- Omaha Bar Association
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