Koley Jessen P.C., L.L.O.

What Koley Jessen P.C., L.L.O. does

Koley Jessen P.C., L.L.O. is a privately-held, full-service commercial law firm founded in 1988 and headquartered in a single office in Omaha, Nebraska. The firm operates across four main departments — Business & Transactions (including M&A, Corporate, Securities, Private Equity, Sponsor Finance, Tax, Banking, Commercial and Technology Contracts, IP, and Environmental Law), Employment/Labor/Benefits, Estate/Succession/Tax (including Private Wealth and Family Office, Business Succession, and Nonprofit Law), and Litigation — and also maintains a Data Privacy and Security practice. It serves middle-market businesses, private equity firms and family offices, publicly traded companies, and high-net-worth individuals, with disclosed transaction throughput of 624 deals valued at over $21 billion in the past five years.

The firm monetizes through professional services fees billed on hourly or alternative fee arrangements depending on engagement, targeting clients who seek partner-level service at rates stated to be competitive with major metropolitan firms. Go-to-market is relationship-led and direct: attorneys and shareholders engage clients in person, supported by thought-leadership publishing, educational events (e.g., KJ University, EST Summit, roll-up webinars), legal directory recognition (Chambers USA Band 1 in M&A, Corporate, Employment, and Private Wealth; Best Lawyers; Super Lawyers), and an "AI In Practice" content series. International reach for cross-border matters is delivered through alliances with TAGLaw and the International Business Law Consortium rather than physical offices.

Technology underpins deal delivery: AI-powered tools support document analysis and due diligence, while M&A Portals provide clients with structured deal workflows. The firm's competitive positioning rests on a deep specialized bench, multi-decade client relationships, external credentialing, and the cost arbitrage of a single-office Midwest model — though the lack of disclosed financial data limits visibility into the scale and economics of the underlying practice.

Name

Koley Jessen P.C., L.L.O.

Legal name

Koley Jessen P.C., L.L.O.

Website

https://koleyjessen.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1988

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Koley Jessen P.C., L.L.O. is a privately-held, full-service commercial law firm headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska, serving middle-market businesses, private equity firms, family offices, publicly traded companies, and high-net-worth individuals across corporate transactions, M&A, employment, litigation, and wealth planning practice areas.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Business Legal Services

NAICS

Offices of Lawyers (541110), Offices of Lawyers (54111)

SIC

Services-Legal Services (8111)

akta.pro primary industry

Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) & Securities Law (BPAHAAAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

M&A Advisory (Buy-side/Sell-side) (BPAHADAC)

Keywords

• Mergers and acquisitions
• Corporate transactions
• Estate planning
• Employment law
• Commercial litigation

Headquarters

HQ city

Omaha

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Legal Services Fees: Koley Jessen generates revenue through legal fees for corporate transactions, employment law, commercial litigation, estate planning, and other legal services. Fees are charged based on hourly rates, fixed fees for specific matters, or contingency arrangements depending on the type of engagement.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Koley Jessen P.C., L.L.O. is a full-service business law firm providing legal counsel across Business & Transactions (M&A, Corporate, Corporate Governance, Securities, Private Equity, Sponsor Finance, Tax, Banking, Commercial Contracts, IP, Environmental Law), Employment, Labor & Benefits, Estate, Succession & Tax (including Private Wealth, Family Office, Succession Planning, and Nonprofit Law), and Litigation. The firm serves middle-market businesses, private equity firms, family offices, public companies, and high-net-worth individuals nationwide and internationally, supported by AI-powered tools and M&A portals for efficient deal execution.

Product overview

Koley Jessen P.C., L.L.O. is a law firm offering comprehensive legal services through multiple practice areas rather than a software product. The firm operates as a single-office model in Omaha, Nebraska, providing legal counsel across four main departments: Business & Transactions (including Mergers & Acquisitions, Corporate, Corporate Governance, Securities, Private Equity, Sponsor Finance, Tax, Banking, Commercial Contracts, IP, and Environmental Law), Employment, Labor & Benefits, Estate, Succession & Tax (including Private Wealth and Family Office, Business Succession Planning, Estate Planning, and Nonprofit Law), and Litigation. The firm leverages technology including AI-powered tools and M&A portals to support its legal service delivery. In M&A specifically, the firm reports closing 624 deals valued at over $21 billion in five years.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Mergers & Acquisitions Comprehensive legal counsel for transformative M&A transactions, including buy-side and sell-side representation, private equity transactions, and cross-border deals. Target clients are middle-market businesses, PE firms, family offices, and public companies.
• Corporate Business entity formation, structuring, and ongoing corporate counsel covering business formation from startup through sale or transition for operating companies.
• Corporate Governance Advisory services for companies on governance, organizational structure, fiduciary duties, financial reporting, and regulatory compliance programs including FCPA anti-corruption programs.
• Securities Securities compliance and disclosure counsel for public and private companies, including assistance with Securities Act, Exchange Act, Sarbanes-Oxley, and Dodd-Frank obligations.
• Private Equity Legal counsel for private equity transactions throughout the investment cycle, from acquisition through financing to exit, for PE sponsors and family offices.
• Sponsor Finance Debt financing advisory services supporting acquisitions, working capital, and other corporate needs for private equity and sponsor-backed transactions.
• Banking and Commercial Lending Legal services for banking, finance, and commercial lending transactions.
• Commercial and Technology Contracts Legal counsel for commercial contracts, licensing agreements, and technology-related contractual matters.
• Environmental Law Environmental law compliance and regulatory advisory services.
• Intellectual Property Intellectual property protection and advisory services.
• Tax Tax law services including planning, compliance, and transaction-related tax advisory.
• Employment, Labor & Benefits Legal services covering employment law, labor relations, and employee benefits matters.
• Litigation Commercial litigation services for dispute resolution and legal proceedings.
• Private Wealth and Family Office Estate planning, business succession planning, and family office legal services for high-net-worth individuals and families. Ranked Tier 1 by U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers for Trusts & Estates Law.
• Estate Planning and Administration Estate planning document preparation and estate administration services for individuals and families.
• Business Succession Planning Planning services for transitioning business ownership to successive generations or other parties.
• Nonprofit and Tax-Exempt Law Legal services for nonprofit organizations and tax-exempt entity matters.
• Data Privacy and Security Legal counsel on data privacy and security compliance, including CCPA, GDPR, state data privacy laws, and cybersecurity matters. The firm conducts independent assessments for data processors under state privacy laws.

Quantifiable outcome

• 624 deals closed over 5 years
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• TAGLawcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational network of independent law firms providing Koley Jessen with access to top-tier legal specialists worldwide for seamless support on cross-border transactions.
• International Business Law Consortium (IBLC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational consortium providing access to business law specialists globally, ensuring seamless support for deals anywhere clients' businesses take them.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Dykema Gossett PLLC: National middle-market law firm with corporate, M&A, securities, and employment practices serving similar enterprise and private equity clients across multiple U.S. regions.
• Polsinelli PC: National middle-market powerhouse with a strong corporate/M&A and PE sponsor practice that increasingly targets Omaha and other Midwest markets comparable to Koley Jessen's footprint.
• Stinson LLP: Full-service firm with notable middle-market M&A, banking, and private equity practices across the Midwest and beyond — directly comparable on practice mix and client type.
• Husch Blackwell LLP: Larger Midwest-rooted full-service firm with deep M&A, private equity, employment, and data privacy practices competing for the same middle-market and PE sponsor work across a broader geographic footprint.
• Spencer Fane LLP: Multi-office business law firm with substantial M&A, employment, and private wealth practices serving middle-market and PE-backed companies, with overlap in the Midwest market.
• Lathrop GPM LLP: Midwest-headquartered full-service firm of greater scale serving middle-market M&A, employment, and private wealth clients — a relevant comparison given overlapping client segments.

Direct peers

• Baird Holm LLP: Omaha-based full-service firm with strong M&A, banking, securities, and private wealth practices serving middle-market businesses and financial institutions — the closest direct local competitor on practice mix and client profile.
• Fraser Stryker PC LLO: Omaha-based professional corporation comparable in size and legal services breadth, including M&A, corporate, employment, and estate planning for middle-market clients in the Midwest.
• McGrath North Mullin & Kratz PC LLO: Omaha-headquartered professional corporation offering corporate, M&A, securities, litigation, and employment services — closely comparable in geography, structure (P.C., L.L.O.), and target clientele.
• Kutak Rock LLP: Omaha-headquartered, multi-office law firm of comparable scale serving middle-market companies, private equity sponsors, and public entities across M&A, corporate, securities, banking, and public finance — directly comparable regional competitor with similar client mix.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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