Mr. Novotny was born and raised in Omaha, Nebraska. He graduated from Creighton Prep High School in 1995. Subsequently, he attended and obtained a BSBA degree in Business Management from the University of Nebraska-Omaha in 1999. In 2003, Mr. Novotny graduated from the Creighton University School of Law. Since graduating from law school Mr. Novotny has worked at two insurance defense firms, defending individuals and entities sued under various legal theories. Mr. Novotny has over nine years experience working on litigated matters; including but not limited to the following: Personal Injury cases, including motor vehicle accidents and slip and falls. Product Liability matters Property Damage cases Contractual disputes Wage Disputes Wrongful death settlements Obtaining settlements for minors injured in accidents Employment discrimination ​ Mr. Novotny is licensed to practice law in Nebraska and Iowa and has attended trials and hearings in both state and federal courts. He is a member of the Nebraska Association of Trial Attorneys, the Omaha Bar Association and is focused on providing competent and zealous representation to his clients.

Attorney James E. Harris always knew that he was destined to become a lawyer. Growing up in Nebraska, he looked up to his father, who was also an attorney, and dreamed that he would one day be able to follow in his footsteps by running his own law firm. In 1975, Jim earned his Bachelor’s Degree and continued on to earn his M.B.A. in 1977 — receiving both degrees from Arizona State University. Soon after graduating with his M.B.A., Jim returned to his home state to pursue his lifelong dream of becoming an attorney. Since earning his J.D. from Creighton University School of Law in 1979, Jim has been serving the legal communities in and around Omaha, Nebraska. Today, he is a recognized, board-certified civil trial advocate through the National Board of Trial Advocacy — serving Omaha and the surrounding areas of Douglas, Sarpy, Dodge, and Lancaster counties. Through his many years of practice, he has come to enjoy aggressively pursuing justice for his clients, even if it means going to court. Being a second-generation lawyer is what makes me passionate about my work. Being able to provide legal guidance for my local communities makes me proud to serve the people I work for. Jim is driven by providing a trustworthy attorney relationship and comfortable client experience. With the many prestigious awards he has received throughout his career, it shows! In his many years of practice, one of the most common client concerns he's discovered is that many people are unsure about whether or not to call on an attorney in the first place. That’s why he decided to build a career grounded in the idea that everyone deserves a comfortable client experience when dealing with legal troubles. His Omaha-based law firm, Harris & Associates, P.C., L.L.O, is dedicated to set apart from other firms by working hard to establish a solid reputation based on his competency and ability to find creative solutions for his clients’ legal needs. He is also committed to providing legal solutions that are cost-effective, including free consultations for all clients.