Honorable James E. Doyle IV

2001 – Present 

(Arthur, Chase, Dawson, Dundy, Frontier, Furnas, Gosper, Hayes, Hitchcock, Hooker, Keith, Lincoln, Logan, McPherson, Perkins, Red Willow, & Thomas counties)

 

2006 - Present

 

1982 - 2001

Private practice of law - Lexington, NE

 

1980 – 1982

Private practice, tax consultant - Lincoln, NE

 

1979 – 1980

Commonwealth Electric Construction Co. - Lincoln, NE

 

Juris Doctorate

Bachelor of Science - College of Engineering, Science, & Technology

 

Nebraska State Bar Association

Nebraska State Bar Foundation

Dawson County Bar Association

 

Nebraska Supreme Court Committee on Problem-Solving Courts, chairperson

Case Management Committee for Nebraska Trial Courts, member

Automation Advisory Committee, member

 

Child Support Guidelines Committee

Governmental and Public Relations Committee

Bench Book Committee

 

Central Platte Natural Resources District, 2000

Hearing officer – Lower Wood River/Upper Warm Slough Flood Control Project

Tri-Basin Natural Resources District, 1993

Hearing officer – groundwater management plan

Central Platte Natural Resources District, 1993

Hearing officer – groundwater management program

 

Lexington Public Library Joint Building Committee, chairperson

Citizens Committee for the Library, chairperson

Board of Education, Lexington – president, secretary, & treasurer

Business Improvement District of Lexington

Lexington Child Care Center Board

Lexington Community Services Board

Board of Governors, Central Community College

Knights of Columbus Council 2040, pro bono

Boy Scout Troup 88, assistant scout master

AYSO Youth Soccer Team, coach

Plum Creek Community Players Inc., founder & member

Lexington Jaycees

Lexington Optimists Club

 

Program chair, Seminar on Professional Responsibility for Lawyers

Lecturer, Nebraska Water Conference on ‘Instream Flow Water Rights’

Lecturer, Natural Resources Law Seminar on ‘Legislative Proposals for Integrated Water Management

Program Chair/Lecturer, Nebraska Water Law Seminar 

Lecturer, Evidence Seminar on ‘Proof of Property Damages’

Lecturer, University of Nebraska-Kearney on “Death and Dying” course

Instructor, Central Community College, introductory course on real estate law

Lecturer, Dawson Area Development Leadership program on civil litigation

 

2010 Nebraska Supreme Court Outstanding Judge for Improvement of the Judicial System. Outstanding Judge is the highest honor given by the Chief Justice to recognize members of the judiciary for meritorious projects and exemplary accomplishments that enhance the vision of justice within Nebraska communities.

 

Nebraska State Bar Foundation Fellow:   Selection to become a Fellow in the Nebraska State Bar Foundation is based on the integrity and character of the lawyer/judge. The Foundation recognizes established legal professionals who are dedicated to improving the administration of justice. Fellows are accredited by colleagues as leaders of the legal profession who contribute to the charitable and community education works of Foundation.

Recognized for Service to Lexington Community, 1997 

Recognized for Service to Lexington Public Schools, 1997

Recognized for Service to Central Community College, 1988

Named Outstanding Young Citizen of Lexington, 1986

Member, Allen Moot Court Appellate Competition Board, 1979-1981