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        3 Landmark Centre
        1128 Lincoln Mall, Suite 300
        Lincoln, NE 68508
        Phone 402.475.5100

        Seward Office:
        125 South 6th Street
        Seward, NE 68434
        Phone 402.643.4770
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Mr. Fahleson serves as an attorney and advisor to businesses, organizations, insurers, governmental bodies/officials, and individuals, providing strategic advice and practical counsel on the issues they face. When litigation becomes unavoidable, Mr. Fahleson’s zealous yet cost-effective representation has resulted in numerous successful verdicts from federal and state court judges and juries. Whether it involves employment law, agriculture or government relations, Fahleson’s expertise and skill has earned him recognition, including being named as the Employment Law (Management-Side) Attorney 2019 “Lawyer of the Year” for Lincoln, Nebraska by The Best Lawyers in America©.

Mark Fahleson

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Education
  • University of Nebraska – Lincoln, B.S., 1989
  • University of Nebraska College of Law, J.D., with high distinction, 1992
  • Order of the Coif
  • Editor-in-Chief, Nebraska Law Review
Admissions
  • Nebraska
  • U.S. District Court (D. Neb.)
  • U.S. Court of Appeals (6th, 8th & 10th Circuits)
  • U.S. Supreme Court
Professional/Community
  • Defense Research Institute
    • Law Institute (2015 to 2018)
    • Employment & Labor Law Committee (1998 to present)
      • Chair (2010-2012)
    • Davis Carr Outstanding Committee Chair Award (2012)
    • Annual Meeting Steering Committee (2015)
    • Nebraska Liaison, National Foundation for Judicial Excellence (2005 to 2006)
    • Planning Committee, NFJE Judicial Symposium (2017 to present)
  • International Association of Defense Counsel
    • Employment Law Committee, Chair (2014 to 2016)
  • Nebraska Defense Counsel Association
    • Board of Directors (2011 to 2016)
  • Nebraska State Bar Association
    • Labor Relations & Employment Law Section
      • Executive Committee, (2001 to 2008)
      • Chair (2007 to 2009)
      • Vice Chair (2005 to 2007)
      • Program Chair, Employment Law Seminar (2003)
  • Robert Van Pelt Inns of Court (2015 to present)
  • American Agricultural Law Association (2016 to present)
  • Lincoln Bar Association
    • Board of Trustees
  • Nebraska State Fair Board
    • Board Member (2014 to 2017)
  • Madonna Rehabilitation Hospital
    • Board of Directors (2014 to present)
    • Executive Committee (2016 to present)
    • Chairman (2017 to present)
    • Secretary (2016 to 2017)
  • Midland University
    • Secretary (2019 to present)
  • Lutheran Education Foundation
    • Board of Directors (2000 to present)
    • Executive Committee (2010 to present)
    • President (2011-2013)
  • Lincoln Rotary Club 14
    • Secretary (2000-2001)
    • Board of Directors (2000-2003)
  • Nebraska Republican Party
    • Chairman (2009-2013)
  • Republican National Committee (2009-2013)
  • Adjunct Professor – Employment Law and Employment Discrimination, University of Nebraska College of Law
  • Leading Individual – Employment & Labor Lawyers in Nebraska, Chambers USA: American’s Leading Lawyers for Business (2006-present)
    • Labor & Employment: ERISA – Nebraska – Band 1 (2017)
  • The Best Lawyers in America®, Employment Law – Management, Labor Law – Management, Litigation – Labor & Employment (2007-present)
  • The Best Lawyers in America®
    • “Lawyer of the Year,” Lincoln, Nebraska, Employment Law – Management (2014, 2019)
    • “Lawyer of the Year,” Lincoln, Nebraska, Labor Law – Management (2015)
    • “Lawyer of the Year,” Lincoln, Nebraska, Employment Law – Management (2017)
  • Great Plains Super Lawyers, Employment & Labor/General Litigation (2007-present)
  • Super Lawyers Corporate Counsel Edition, Employment & Labor (2007-present)
    • Top 10 Nebraska Super Lawyers List (2012)
Successes
  • Strode v. City of Ashland, 295 Neb. 44, 886 N.W.2d 293 (2016)(successfully defended action alleging inverse condemnation/constitutional taking).

  • Nebraska Association of Public Employees, Local 61 of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees v. the State of Nebraska, Nebraska Department of Correctional Services, 2016 WL 536686, January 25, 2016 (No. 1399)(successfully defended State against prohibited practice charge filed by Union).

  • Barnhardt v. Open Harvest Cooperative, 742 F.3d 365 (8th Cir. 2014) (successfully obtained and defended summary judgment on ERISA, FMLA, ADA and age claims)
  • Rosberg v. Johnson, 284 Neb. 104, 815 N.W.2d 867, 2012 WL 2865598, Neb., July 13, 2012 (NO. S-11-734)(successfully defended incumbent Nebraska Public Service Commissioners in election challenge)
  • Washington v. Resort Lifestyle Communities, 2012 WL 1884901, W.D.Tex., May 23, 2012 (NO. A-11-CV-407 LY)(successively obtained summary judgment on claims of race and color discrimination)
  • City of Waverly v. Hedrick, 283 Neb. 464, 810 N.W.2d 706, 2012 WL 752314, Neb., March 09, 2012 (NO. S-11-333)(successfully defended municipality on nuisance lien issue arising out of condemnation proceeding)
  • Ginsburg v. Concordia University, 2011 WL 839393 and 2011 WL 41891, 111 Fair Empl.Prac.Cas. (BNA) 441, D.Neb., 2011 (NO. 4:10CV3064)(obtained summary judgment and attorneys’ fee award against plaintiff on religious discrimination claim)
  • Nebraska Public Advocate v. Nebraska Public Service Com’n, 279 Neb. 543, 779 N.W.2d 328, 2010 WL 744285, Util. L. Rep. P 27,094, Neb., March 05, 2010 (NO. S-09-600)(successfully defended utility against ratemaking challenge)
  • Aon Consulting, Inc. v. Midlands Financial Benefits, Inc., 275 Neb. 642, 748 N.W.2d 626, 2008 WL 2004273, 27 IER Cases 1029, Neb., May 09, 2008 (NO. S-06-1256, S-07-034)(obtained directed verdict on claims of tortious interference by new employer involving noncompetition agreement)
  • Herrera v. Midwest Medical Transport Co., 2007 WL 1725270, D.Neb., June 12, 2007 (NO. 7:06CV5016)(obtained summary judgment on claims of sex discrimination, harassment and retaliation)
  • City of Ashland v. Strode, 2007 WL 1276944, Neb.App., May 01, 2007 (NO. A-05-467)(obtained judgment and injunctive relief against use of real property in violation of municipal code)
  • City of Ashland v. Ashland Salvage, Inc., 271 Neb. 362, 711 N.W.2d 861, 2006 WL 903587, Neb., April 07, 2006 (NO. S-04-1365)(successfully defended municipality in challenge over cleanup of nuisance and disputed property)
  • In re Brown, 270 Neb. 891, 708 N.W.2d 251, 2006 WL 73588, Neb., January 13, 2006 (NO. S-34-050002(represented Nebraska State Bar Commission on appeal of issue of first impression involving application for admission to Nebraska bar by Canadian attorney)
  • Bon Homme County Com’n v. American Federation of State, County, and Mun. Employees (AF-SCME), Local 1743A, 699 N.W.2d 441, 2005 WL 1415027, 177 L.R.R.M. (BNA) 2990, 2005 S.D. 76, S.D., June 15, 2005 (NO. 22721, 22720)(defended South Dakota counties in unfair labor practice cases arising out of collective bargaining)
  • Haight v. Katch, L.L.C., 2005 WL 1221205, 177 L.R.R.M. (BNA) 2570, 151 Lab.Cas. P 10,499, D.Neb., May 20, 2005 (NO. 4:04CV3363)(obtained summary judgment in USERRA failure-to-reemploy case)
  • Jensen v. Insur, Inc., 2004 WL 2216486, Neb.App., October 05, 2004 (NO. A-02-1411)(obtained summary judgment on claims by former employee/shareholder alleging tortious interference and wrongful termination)
  • Martin v. Bonnevilla Homes, 2003 WL 21496607, Neb.App., July 01, 2003 (NO. A-02-1173)(successfully defended self-insured employer on catastrophic workers’ compensation claim)
  • Huber v. High Plains Corp., 2001 WL 34808711, D.Neb., July 16, 2001 (NO. 4:00-CV-3242)(successfully obtained summary judgment on sexual harassment claim)
  • N.L.R.B. v. Cook Family Foods, Ltd., 47 F.3d 809, 1995 WL 66943, 148 L.R.R.M. (BNA) 2513, 129 Lab.Cas. P 11,285, 1995 Fed.App. 0062P, C.A.6, February 21, 1995 (NO. 94-5386, 93-6488)(represented employer in unfair labor practice proceeding arising out of representation election)
News

Rembolt Ludtke Helps Export Nebraska Agriculture to the World

February 15, 2019RemboltLudtke

Members of Rembolt Ludtke’s Agriculture practice group routinely work with Nebraska ag producers to assist them in their legal needs, including the intricate details involved with exporting their products outside of the U.S.  Recently, Rembolt Ludtke partner Mark Fahleson spent time in Hong Kong meeting with United States trade officials to discuss the impact of…

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Rembolt Ludtke Attorneys Honored in The Best Lawyers in America (2019 Edition)

August 15, 2018RemboltLudtke
Best Lawyers® is the oldest and most respected peer review publication in the legal profession. Each year, an attorney’s peers have the opportunity to recommend him or her for The Best Lawyers in America. Both clients and legal professionals consider it a significant honor to be included in this publication. For more than thirty years,...
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Eleven Rembolt Ludtke Attorneys Honored by 2018 Great Plains Super Lawyers

July 29, 2018RemboltLudtke
Each year, attorneys who have demonstrated excellence in the practice of law are recognized by Super Lawyers, a rating service of outstanding lawyers across more than 70 practice areas. Within each state, no more than 5% of attorneys receive this honor. Rembolt Ludtke is pleased to have eleven of our remarkable attorneys among the honorees...
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Chambers USA 2018 Ranks Fahleson for 12th Consecutive Year

June 4, 2018RemboltLudtke

Mark Fahleson’s consistent dedication to the practice of employment and labor law continues to be recognized by both peers and nationally acclaimed publications. Since 2006, Mark has been listed as one of Nebraska’s leading employment lawyers in Chambers USA — an honor that remains in the publication’s 2018 edition. Chambers USA 2018 ranks Mark in…

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5 New Year’s Resolutions for Employers Who Want to Keep the #MeToo Movement Out of the Workplace

December 28, 2017RemboltLudtke
Jaydon Pence, Esq. The #MeToo social media movement went viral after actress Alyssa Milano shared a tweet asking those who had been sexually assaulted or harassed to tweet “me too,” to “give people a sense of the magnitude of the problem.” As of late October, it was estimated that #MeToo had been retweeted nearly 2...
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2018 Best Lawyers® in America

August 16, 2017RemboltLudtke
Best Lawyers® is the oldest and most respected peer review publication in the legal profession. Recognition in Best Lawyers is widely regarded by both clients and legal professionals as a significant honor, conferred on a lawyer by his or her peers. For more than three decades, their publications have earned the respect of the profession, the media,...
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2017 Great Plains Super Lawyers

July 13, 2017RemboltLudtke
Super Lawyers is a rating service of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high-degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. The patented selection process includes independent research, peer nominations and peer evaluations. Super Lawyers recognizes attorneys who have distinguished themselves in their legal practice. The following attorneys from our...
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Fahleson Recognized by Chambers USA

June 12, 2017RemboltLudtke
Mark Fahleson of Rembolt Ludtke LLP was recognized in Chambers USA 2017 for Labor & Employment - Nebraska Band 1. The publication ranks the leading lawyers and law firms in each state. Fahleson was recognized for attracting praise from commentators within his clients’ market and for his ability to represent his clients “fairly and tenaciously”....
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Representing Reform for Nebraska’s Future

April 26, 2017RemboltLudtke

Mark Fahleson spoke at a recent meeting in Holdrege, Nebraska on tax reform to citizens of Phelps County.  He is the chairman of Reform for Nebraska’s Future which focuses on tax reform in the state of Nebraska.  The article linked below from the Kearney Hub covers the story and recaps several of the key points…

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Mark Fahleson heads Reform for Nebraska’s Future

January 3, 2017RemboltLudtke

Mark Fahleson, chairman of Reform for Nebraska’s Future, helped launch their initiative today.  According to their site their mission is: To bring about meaningful reform to the Nebraska tax code, improving the lives of citizens throughout the state by reducing the excessively high reliance on property taxes and achieving a balanced means of raising the revenue…

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Mark Fahleson and Sheila Bentzen successfully defend the City of Ashland, Nebraska

November 4, 2016RemboltLudtke

As October drew to a close, Rembolt Ludtke’s Mark Fahleson and Sheila Bentzen defended the city of Ashland, Nebraska in a case alleging that the City’s zoning regulations amounted to an unconstitutional “taking” of private property. Back in 2003, the City of Ashland notified and then filed for injunctions against Randy and Helen Strodes for their violation…

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Rembolt Ludtke Lawyers in the 23rd Edition of Best Lawyers of America

August 16, 2016RemboltLudtke

Since it was first published in 1983, Best Lawyers® has become universally regarded as the definitive guide to legal excellence. Best Lawyers lists are compiled based on an exhaustive peer-review evaluation. Over 83,000 leading attorneys globally are eligible to vote, and more than 13 million votes have been received to date on the legal abilities…

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Publications

Fahleson, M. A. (2000, October). Attention Practitioners: Employment Noncompetition Provisions are Enforceable in Nebraska–Sort Of. The Nebraska Lawyer, 2-14.

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Lincoln Office

3 Landmark Centre
1128 Lincoln Mall, Suite 300
Lincoln, NE 68508
Phone 402.475.5100
Fax 402.475.5087

Seward Office

125 South 6th Street
Seward, NE 68434
Phone 402.643.4770
Fax 402.643.3969

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