Judge Rob Otte, Ret.
Lawyer, Judge (ret) and business owner offering professional, experienced mediation services to lawyers for their clients
Strategic | Ideation | Positivity | Relator | Achiever
Summary: With a background that bridges law, the judiciary, business, and community involvement, I bring a practical, knowledgeable and balanced perspective to mediation. Having seen large and small disputes from every angle, I understand that each case involves more than just legal issues—it involves the facts, the law and circumstances that can often be deeply personal. My aptitude, attitude, and demeanor give me a very unique perspective, allowing me to work effectively with you and your clients to find resolution.
Currently: In addition to recently serving as Senior Legal Counsel for USP Management, a regional real estate firm, I provide business management consulting, develop real estate in Lincoln and stay engaged in both the legal and civic communities. I am a member of the Lincoln Bar Association and a Sustaining Member of the Nebraska State Bar Association, where I serve by appointment on the Legislative and Fee Arbitration Committees. I also serve on the City of Lincoln Charter Review Committee and the Board of a local charitable foundation.
Past legal, business, community and organizational involvement
- University of Nebraska: Business College and Law School
- Morrow Poppe Otte law firm: 1981-2008
- District Court Judge, 3rd Judicial District, 2008-2021 (including Presiding Judge of the Lancaster County Veterans Treatment Court).
- Nebraska Lawyers Foundation – President, 2023-2024,
- Nebraska State Bar Association: Chair of the House of Delegates, 2022-2023, Past Executive Committee Member and Past Judicial Resources Committee Chair.
- Nebraska Supreme Court – Technology Committee Member.
- University of Nebraska – Presidential Search Committee Member, 2024.
- University of Nebraska College of Law – Member of the Dean’s Advisory Board 2022– 2025
- Lincoln Community Foundation – Benefactor
- University of Nebraska Alumni Association – Life Member
- Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity and Phi Delta Phi (legal Fraternity)
- Past activities also include serving on the Clinic With a Heart Board, Lincoln Family Services Board, YMCA youth coach, Robert Van Pelt Inns of Court – Master of the Bench, ownership of convenience stores and a Runza Franchise.
Personal: I have been married to Carolyn for more than 40 years, have 3 married children, and beloved grandchildren. I am active in my church, occasionally play golf, tennis and ping-pong and am a woodturning hobbyist and published author.
Thank you in advance for considering me for your mediation needs.