Carlson & Burnett is changing its name to Burnett Wilson Law, LLP! Our new name reflects some changes in personnel, but we will continue to offer the same high level of service as we have since the firm was founded in 2008. For more information, contact us at 402.934.5500. We are happy to welcome clients back into our building, but we request that those not fully vaccinated wear masks. Thank you for your cooperation.

Friends of the Family

When you face legal challenges, let your friends at Burnett Wilson Law put their 200+ 
years of combined experience to work to give you the attention you deserve. 

Full-Service Law Firm In Omaha

Excellent Representation, Without the Pressure.

At Burnett Wilson Law, our lawyers believe devotion to family is everything. Our law practice is built upon the belief that every family faces challenges, difficulties and opportunities that are pivotal for future success. At these points in life, our clients trust us to act as their advocates, advisors and friends to guide them toward a better future. Our experienced, approachable attorneys maintain a wide-ranging law practice. We counsel and represent people of all ages and backgrounds, across the spectrum of professions and circumstances. We welcome inquiries throughout Nebraska and Iowa, and we treat each client with compassion and respect.

Why We're Different

  • Respetuoso
    En Burnett Wilson Law, eres familia. Sabemos que este es un momento difícil para usted y su familia, y estamos aquí para ayudarlo a superarlo de la mejor manera posible.
  • Accesible
    Estamos unidos en nuestra misión de ayudar a las personas a superar los desafíos legales, y lo hacemos con un nivel de integridad y respeto que no se puede encontrar en cualquier bufete de abogados.
  • Compasivo
    Nuestra compasión por las personas se extiende tanto a nuestros clientes personales como a la comunidad local. Además de nuestro trabajo legal, servimos en juntas cívicas y fundaciones caritativas.
  • Trustworthy
    Backed by decades of experience, we can be trusted to represent your case. Our comprehensive services cover everything you need to successfully settle your legal matter.
  • Respectful
    At Burnett Wilson Law, you’re family. We know this is a difficult time for you and you’re family, and we’re here to help you get through it as smoothly as possible.
  • Approachable
    We are united in our mission to help people overcome legal challenges, and we do so with a level of integrity and respect that can’t be found at just any law firm.
See How We Give Back

Work With Some of the Best!

Credentials and experience are important when you choose an Omaha trial lawyer after a car accident or other traumatic event — and when you select an advisor and advocate in any other area of the law. So is your ability to speak openly in an atmosphere of humanity and trust. To discuss your current problem or ongoing legal needs with a skilled professional who genuinely wants to help, please contact us at Burnett Wilson Law any time.

  • Best of Omaha 2018 Winner
  • AV® Peer Rating from Martindale-Hubbell®
  • Million Dollar Advocates Forum®
  • Nebraska State Bar Association
  • Iowa State Bar Association
  • United States District Court, District of Nebraska
  • American Bar Association
  • Omaha Bar Association
  • American Board of Trial Advocates
  • National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys
  • Illinois State Bar Association
  • St. Augustine’s Indian School Mission
  • Millard Educational Foundation
  • American Bar Association
  • Nebraska State Bar Association
  • United States Court of Appeals 8th Circuit
  • United States District Court, District of Nebraska
  • Nebraska Bar Association
  • Iowa State Bar Association
  • Association of Trial Lawyers of America
  • Sarpy County Bar Association
  • Second Judicial District Bar Association
  • Nebraska State Bar Association
  • Iowa State Bar Association
  • Nebraska State Bar Association
  • ElderCounsel
  • Charitable Gift Planners of Nebraska
  • Omaha Estate Planning Counsel
  • Society of Financial Service Professionals
  • Nebraska State Bar Association
  • Wealth Counsel, LLC
  • Omaha Eldercare Roundtable
  • Nebraska State Bar Association
  • New York State Bar Association

Families We've Helped

  • “David Thompson with Burnett Wilson Law guided us professionally and kindly. He has consistently shown compassion and caring for our family’s well-being.”

    - Greg J.
  • “They were educational, patient, personable and extremely professional!”

    - Shirley C.
  • “They treated us with the utmost respect and professionalism and made a difficult situation easier for us than I expected. I would recommend them for estate planning, and will be using them for my wife and I when we set ours up.”

    - Former Client

Work toward a better future

Call 402-810-8611 or fill out the form to get started today.

Whether you are facing a dramatic change in your family dynamic or you are recovering from serious injuries after an accident, Burnett Wilson Law is here to help. Our comprehensive legal services cover everything from personal injury to estate planning to family law and more. We can be trusted to handle your case, and we have the credentials and experience to prove it.

Our Omaha trial lawyers should be your trusted, first-call resource after a serious auto accident or other personal injury. When you need estate planning services, we offer clear, reliable guidance without pressure. If you must confront the difficult steps and choices that come with divorce or another family law problem, we are here to help you protect your interests and move forward with stability and confidence. Business planning and real estate transactions are also focus areas at our respected firm.

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