Our Team

Janessa Bialas
Paralegal
Janessa is a paralegal with the law firm. Janessa assists the attorneys in every aspect of the legal services we provide our clients including preparation of legal documents, management of case and court files, filing of legal documents with the court as well as Secretary of State, and project management for all business processes and large client related projects. Janessa received her
Associate’s Degree in Business Administration from Southeast Community College-Lincoln in 2017 and she joined the law firm in 2019. Janessa and her husband live in Holdrege and she enjoys reading, walking her dog, and going on trips to the mountains.

Laurie Horn
Business Manager
Laurie is the firm’s business manager and bookkeeper. Laurie manages all aspects of managing the business of a law firm, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, tax reporting and
other financial business processes. Laurie has extensive experience with managing the business of a law firm and was previously employed by Bill Tringe’s law office. Laurie joined the law
firm in 2015. Laurie and her husband live in the rural Holdrege/Loomis area and she enjoys spending time with friends and family. She particularly loves time with her five grandsons.

Cegie Ludeke
Paralegal
Cegie is paralegal with the law firm. Cegie serves our clients by assisting the attorneys with the drafting of legal documents, helping to prepare for court hearings and trials, managing the calendar and court schedule for each attorney, filing documents with the court and other government offices and generally assisting and managing the legal processes to better serve the firm’s clients. Cegie has an extensive background in human resources and was previously employed as a human resource specialist with a large local organization. Cegie joined the law firm in 2021. Cegie and her husband live in Atlanta, NE with their two children and she enjoys time at the lake with family and friends, watching her children’s activities, and shopping!

Natalie Horwart
Paralegal