Jason A. Kidd
Partner
Senior partner in the firm’s Workers’ Compensation practice, Jason Kidd has extensive experience working with employers, insurers and third-party administrators to resolve issues in all aspects of Workers’ Compensation in both Iowa and Nebraska. He has presented numerous seminars and training sessions for his clients. Mr. Kidd is rated AV® Preeminent™ by Martindale-Hubbell, the highest peer rating standard.
In addition, Mr. Kidd serves on the Executive Board for the Workers’ Compensation Section of the Nebraska Bar Association. He is a member of the Defense Research Institute and the Claims and Litigation Management Alliance. In addition, Mr. Kidd has volunteered to serve on the Finance Council at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church and the Millard United Sports baseball board. Much of his free time is spent with his wife and children, who keep him busy with activities at home, school and throughout the state.
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Practice Areas
Specialty Areas
- Banking and Finance
Insurance Coverage
- Bad Faith
Workers’ Compensation
- Federal Workers’ Compensation
- Workers’ Compensation appeals
- Workers’ Compensation defense
- Workers’ Compensation mediation
- Workers’ Compensation self-insurance
- Workers’ Compensation subrogation
Admittance
- Nebraska and Iowa
- U.S. District Court, District of Nebraska
Education
- Creighton University School of Law, J.D.
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