Peetz Koerwitz & Lafleur Law Firm

11/05/2026

Established in 1949, The American College of Trust and Estate Counsel (ACTEC) is a national, nonprofit association of approximately 2,400 lawyers and law professors from throughout the United States and abroad. ACTEC members (Fellows) are peer-elected on the basis of professional reputation and expertise in the preparation of wills and trusts, estate planning, probate, trust administration and related practice areas. The College’s mission includes the improvement and reform of probate, trust and tax laws and procedures and professional practice standards. ACTEC frequently offers technical comments with regard to legislation and regulations but does not take positions on matters of policy or political objectives.

Only 32 ACTEC Fellows in Nebraska; our own Jeff Peetz and Alan Wood are two of them!

Jeff’s very involved and his current ACTEC committees include:
• Institute Steering
• Fiduciary Administration Committee
• Board of Regents
• Fiduciary Litigation Committee
• Heart of America Fellows Institute
• Long Range Planning Committee

10/01/2026

Looking for an experienced mediator? Peetz Koerwitz & Lafleur offers mediation services to help parties work toward practical, mutually acceptable resolutions outside the courtroom. Jeff Peetz and Brian Koerwitz are experienced mediators, and each brings the legal knowledge and background to get results. Whether it involves contract disputes, construction differences, or estate and trust disagreements, we can assist you with your matter.

09/10/2026

Peetz Koerwitz & Lafleur, PC LLO is please to announce that Matt Bl**er has joined the firm as an Associate Attorney. Matt’s practice focuses on estate planning, finance, political subdivisions, nonprofit organizations, and general business matters. He regularly advises families, businesses, and other entities on practical legal issues affecting their operations, growth, and long-term planning.
A native of West Des Moines, Iowa, Matt followed in his father’s footsteps into the legal field. He attended the University of Nebraska College of Law, graduating in 2025 with a Concentration in Business Transactions. During law school, he clerked with a boutique firm in Lincoln where he assisted with mergers and acquisitions, corporate compliance, securities reporting and compliance, and general corporate matters. Prior to joining PKL, he practiced in rural Nebraska as a general practice attorney where he had the privilege to serve as City and Village Attorney for several Nebraska communities.
Before law school, Matt completed his undergraduate studies at Creighton University in 2018 with a BSBA, double majoring in management and marketing. Early in his career, he worked in account management and sales for an international freight brokerage before transitioning into commercial banking, where he underwrote more than $1 billion in commercial real estate development loans for a large regional bank.
Outside of the office, Matt is active in music and arts education. He serves on the boards for the Colts Drum & Bugle Corps and the Colts Alumni & Booster Club of Dubuque, Iowa, of which he is an alumnus. He also serves as Director of Athletic Bands for Creighton University and works as a freelance drill writer, visual consultant, and clinician for high school marching programs in Nebraska and Missouri. Matt and his wife Abigail, also an attorney at PKL, live in Lincoln with their two daughters and are active in their local church community.

09/02/2026

Did you know fewer than half of the people in the United States have a will? August was National Make a Will Month, a time to reflect on what matters most and take steps to protect your legacy. Creating a will isn't just about planning for the future, it's about ensuring your values live on. Give us a call to schedule an appointment for your future.

03/12/2026

Peetz Koerwitz & Lafleur, PC LLO is pleased to announce that Abigail Bl**er has joined the firm as an Associate Attorney. A native of Columbus, Abigail is pleased to serve clients in estate planning and litigation. Prior to joining the firm, Abigail worked at a boutique law firm specializing in complex commercial litigation where she represented clients ranging from individuals and small businesses to Fortune 500 Companies.

Abigail received her Juris Doctor, cm laude, from Notre Dame Law School where she participated in the Moot Court Board and was an editor on the Notre Dame Journal of International and Comparative Law. She is also a graduate of Hillsdale College where she received her B.A., manga cm laude, in Politics and History.

Established in 2014, Peetz Koerwitz & Lafleur offers counsel and legal services across several practice areas including estate planning, corporate and business law, construction law, community banking, commercial litigation, personal injury and mediation. The firm has offices in Lincoln and Newman Grove.

12/25/2025

Merry Christmas from all of us at Peetz Koerwitz & Lafleur

01/01/2025

Happy New Year from all of us at Peetz Koerwitz & Lafleur. 2024 was a fantastic year but we are especially excited for 2025.

12/04/2024

The Corporate Transparency Act has been struck down by the U.S. District Court for the District of Texas. For now, businesses have a reprieve from complying with the Act; however further guidance or court decisions could reinstate the Act.

The Corporate Transparency Act and its implementing regulations, which require US business entities to report stakeholder information to the Treasury Department, were preliminarily blocked nationwide by a Texas federal court on Tuesday.

11/11/2024

08/10/2024

Peetz Koerwitz & Lafleur is very happy to announce that Grace Tolstedt has agreed to join the firm full-time as an Associate in the Autumn of 2025.

Grace has been a highly valued member of the team in her role as Law Clerk, and we are overjoyed that she will be continuing to lend her considerable talents to the firm. Congrats Grace!