Hon. Michael W. Pirtle
Judgeship
Judge of the Nebraska Court of Appeals, 2nd Judicial District
2020 - 2024
Chief Judge of the Nebraska Court of Appeals, 2nd Judicial District
Douglas County
Experience
Gross & Welch, PC LLO, Director
2000 - 2006
American Family Insurance, Sr. Staff Attorney
1986 - 2000
Walentine, O’Toole, McQuillan, & Gordon, Associate and Partner
1979 - 1986
McCormack, Cooney, Mooney, & Hillman, Associate and Partner
1978 - 1979
Noren & Burns, Associate
1976 - 1978
Pierson, Ackerman, Fitchett, & Akin, Law Clerk
Education
University of Nebraska College of Law, 1978
Juris Doctorate
Midland Lutheran College, 1975
Bachelor of Arts, Business
Judicial/Law Related Activities
Professional Affiliations
Nebraska State Bar Association
Omaha Bar Association
Sarpy County Bar Association
Order of Barristers
Nebraska State Bar/Local Attorney Association Committees
Nebraska State Bar Association
Client Assistance Fund Board, 2010 - 2011
Budget & Planning Committee, Chair, 2009 - 2010
Legislation Committee, 2007 - present
House of Delegates, 1997 - 2017; Chair 2007 - 2008
Nominations Committee, 2002 - 2015; Chair, 2013 - 2015
Judiciary Committee, 1998 - 2004; Chair, 2001 - 2004
Civil Practice & Procedure Committee, 1998 - 2012
Judicial Structure & Administration Task Force, 2007 - 2008
Robert M. Spire Inns of Court, 2002 - 2003
Nebraska Supreme Court Committees
Judicial Ethics Committee, 2016 - present
Judicial Branch Education Committee, Chair, 2012 - 2016
Nebraska Supreme Court Dispute Resolutions Advisory Council, 2006 - present; Vice Chair, 2010 - 2011; Chair, 2011 - present
Nebraska Supreme Court Referee, 2006 - 2011
Nebraska Supreme Court Advisory Committee to the Nebraska State Bar Association, 2004 - 2011; Chair, 2011
Fourth Judicial District Committee on Inquiry, 2003 - 2004
Douglas County District Court Nominating Commission, 2002 - 2004, 2007
Nebraska Supreme Court Committee on the Client Security Fund, 2000
Community Activities
Midland University Board of Trustees, 2008 - 2011
Honors and Awards
2022 Midland University, Alumni Achievement Award
2019 St. Pius X/St. Leo School, Omaha, NE, Distinguished Graduate Award
2010 Nebraska State Bar Foundation Fellow:
Fellows are accredited by colleagues as leaders of the legal profession who contribute to the charitable and community education works of the Foundation, nominated based on their integrity and character. The Foundation recognizes established legal professionals who are dedicated to improving the administration of justice.
Midland Warrior Athletic Hall of Fame, Midland University, 1993
Master Teacher Award, Midland University, 1993
Revised September 2024