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benefits of having an accessible expert to guide decisions and give advice. “When I call my accountant or my doctor, I want to talk to them—not somebody else,” he says. That’s why Blakeman makes himself so accessible to clients. “If there’s a meeting, I’ll be there. If someone’s in court or dealing with an insurance company, I’m on it,” Blakeman says. He even gives out his personal cell phone number on his office voicemail so he can be consistently available. In an industry where most clients must deal with paralegals and receptionists instead of dealing directly
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with attorneys, Blakeman stands out because of the personal service he offers, estimating that 98 percent of the time, clients will deal with him directly instead of someone working for him. One of Omaha’s few local experts in personal injury and wrongful death, Blakeman has 26 years of specialization and expertise; he helps clients of all ages who have sustained personal injury. CARLSON BURNETT 17525 ARBOR ST. 402.934.5500 x116 CARLSONBURNETT.COM