Stephen Gealy

Stephen S. Gealy

Nebraska Mediator | Personal Injury | Wrongful Death | Trucking & Transportation | Products Liability

Stephen S. Gealy brings more than four decades of litigation and trial experience to his mediation practice. Throughout his career, he has handled personal injury matters ranging from soft-tissue injury and property damage claims to catastrophic injury and wrongful death litigation. Having represented both plaintiffs and defendants, Mr. Gealy understands the legal, financial, and emotional dynamics that influence settlement negotiations from every perspective.

Before dedicating his practice to mediation, Mr. Gealy tried well over 100 cases in state and federal courts involving automobile accidents, commercial trucking collisions, product liability claims, fire losses, aircraft, agricultural, oil field, and industrial accidents.
During the latter part of his litigation career, he developed substantial experience defending commercial motor carriers and transportation-related claims.

Today, Mr. Gealy works almost exclusively as a mediator, helping parties resolve complex disputes efficiently and thoughtfully while avoiding the uncertainty, expense, and risk associated with trial. His extensive courtroom experience allows him to provide realistic case evaluations, identify litigation risks, and assist parties in reaching practical resolutions that might not otherwise be achieved through the adversarial process.

Mr. Gealy believes mediation provides litigants with something the courtroom often cannot—a meaningful opportunity to be heard, understood, and actively involved in shaping the outcome of their dispute. While trial outcomes are ultimately determined by judges and juries, mediation allows parties to retain control over the resolution of their case and reach outcomes tailored to their individual needs and interests.
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Trial & Litigation Experience

Mr. Gealy's trial experience spans more than 100 jury and bench trials in state and federal courts. His practice has involved:
• Catastrophic injury litigation
• Wrongful death claims
• Trucking and transportation accidents
• Product liability disputes
• Fire and explosion losses
• Aircraft accidents
• Agricultural and industrial accidents
• Complex negligence actions

His experience representing both plaintiffs and defendants provides a balanced perspective that serves parties well during mediation.
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Professional Recognition

Mr. Gealy has earned recognition from many of the legal profession's most respected organizations, including:
• Fellow, American College of Trial Lawyers
• Emeritus Fellow, International Society of Barristers
• Member, American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA)
• Diplomate Member, National Academy of Distinguished Neutrals
• Emeritus Fellow, Litigation Counsel of America
• Life Fellow, Nebraska State Bar Foundation
• Fellow, ABOTA Foundation
• Listed in Great Plains Super Lawyers
• Listed in Corporate Counsel Magazine's Top Rated Lawyers in Transportation Law
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Academic and Professional Leadership

As an extension of his commitment to the legal profession, Mr. Gealy served for nearly 25 years as an Adjunct Professor of Law at the University of Nebraska College of Law, teaching pretrial litigation and helping prepare future generations of trial lawyers.

He has also held numerous leadership positions within legal and professional organizations, including service with the Nebraska Defense Counsel Association, the Nebraska State Bar Foundation, DRI, and other state and national legal associations.
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