
Clete W. Blakeman
Bio
Martindale-Hubbell® AV® Peer Rated Personal Injury Attorney in Omaha
As an Omaha personal injury attorney, Clete Blakeman is personally and professionally committed to the success of each and every one of his clients. This is why Clete is sought out and specifically selected to represent seriously injured people and the families of individuals who have been killed as a result of the negligence of others. With 28 years of experience, Clete has earned the respect and trust of his community.
In 2018, Clete was recognized as one of the ten best attorneys in Nebraska based upon exceptional and outstanding client service by the American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys. Clete is a member of the American Board of Trial Advocates—an honor recognizing his commitment to professionalism and ethics in legal representation. He is also a standing member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum® in honor of his major individual results, including verdicts, settlements, and awards totaling over one million dollars on behalf of his clients.
Prior to his legal career, Clete was a 3-year letterman at Quarterback for the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Husker football team. Following his collegiate career, Clete turned to officiate football at the college level. In 2008, he was selected to join the National Football League (NFL) as an on-field game official. Clete was selected as Referee for Super Bowl 50 (Denver Broncos vs. Carolina Panthers) in February of 2016. Both his football and legal careers have served to cement his natural qualities of a competitive drive and strong leadership skills. Clete remains a true professional, whether he’s on the football field or advocating for injured clients in court.
In December of 2017, Clete was named one of the “12 of the Year’s Most Fascinating Lawyers” in the Journal of the American Bar Association for his skills in advocating for his clients.
Additional Businesses
National Football League (NFL) Official (2008 to present)
College Football Official – NCAA Division 1 (2001-2008)
University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL) Cornhuskers – Quarterback
3-year Letterman
First Team All Big-Eight Academic Football Squad, 1987
Bar Admissions
Nebraska – 1991
Iowa – 1997
Education
J.D., University of Nebraska College of Law – Lincoln, Nebraska- College - 1991
B.S. in Business Administration, University of Nebraska-Lincoln- College - 1987
Practice Areas
Personal Injury
Wrongful Death
Motor Vehicle Accidents
Traumatic Brain Injuries
Boat Accidents
Car Accidents
Slip/Trip And Fall Accidents
Community Involvement
Classes & Seminars
Trial Skills Seminar, Depositions
PresenterPI Kappa Alpha Fraternity – UNO
Downtown Athletic Club – Lincoln
Mutual of Omaha – Sales Meeting
Mutual of Omaha – Seller Awards
UNL Spring Game – Tailgate Lincoln
UNL Night at the Lied – Student/Athlete Award Lincoln
Better Business Bureau – Honorable Chairman
Extra - TV Show
NBC Today Show - Kathie Lee/Hoda
NBC Access Hollywood Live
WOWT 6 News
KMTV 3 News
KMTV Morning Blend Television Show
Daily Nebraskan Newspaper
Center Sphere Marketing Group
Lincoln Children Gala – Lincoln Country Club
SAVE Organization – Shadow Ridge Country Club
Boys Town Booster Banquet - Omaha
Saint Bernadette Fundraiser – Omaha
KHSAA Annual Meeting (Kansas City, KS)
Christ The King – Fundraiser
Omaha Exchange Group
Big Red Wrap-up T.V.
Omaha Suburban Rotary
Omaha Rotary West
Young Presidents Organization (YPO) - Omaha
Nebraska Claims Association – Omaha
Omaha Executive Association
Speaking Engagements
St Vincent DePaul Men's Club
CU Law School – Sports Law Club
Jewish Community Center
Omaha Baseball Old Timers Club(South Omaha)
Plattsmouth High School
Regency Homeowners Association
Boys and Girls Club of Lincoln
Iowa Western Community College
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Washington Cornhuskers Alumni/Booster Club
Brain Injury Alliance of Nebraska
Norfolk Chamber of Commerce Annual Banquet
Radio “The Bottom Line with Mike’l Severe”
Radio “1620am The Zone – Sharp & Benning”
UNL Cornhusker Road Show
Boystown Awards Banquet
Cosmopolitan Club of Omaha
University of Nebraska Intramural Sports Annual Banquet
The Boys and Girls Club of Lincoln/Lancaster County Fundraiser
Todd-N-Tyler Radio Empire
Omaha Children’s Museum Fundraiser
United Cerebral Palsy of Nebraska – Honorary Chairman
104.1 FM – Boomer Radio Omaha
Leadership York Ceremony (York, NE)
WOWTV Midday News – Real Men Wear Pink ACS (Omaha, NE)
St Roberts Catholic Church (Annual Fundraiser)