Of Counsel
Terrance Waite
With more than 4 decades in practice, Terry has a wealth of experience as a mediator, trial attorney, advocate, and counselor in a broad range of areas, making him the perfect complement for SMBP’s Nebraska practice.
Terry has tried scores of cases to verdict, handled more than 30 appeals in state and federal courts, and served as lead counsel dozens of times in the Nebraska Supreme Court. In addition, Terry served as panel counsel for Rapid Response Teams handling catastrophic claims for several national insurance carriers and trucking companies. Terry has assisted numerous parties resolve their disputes as a mediator and is an invited member of the National Academy of Distinguished Neutrals headquartered in Florida.
Terry has been actively involved in the legal community as a member of the Nebraska Association of Trial Attorneys, Lincoln County Bar, Western Nebraska Bar, Eighth Circuit Bar Associations, Defense Research Institute and Trial Lawyers Association, and Nebraska Defense Counsel Association.
As a graduate of the University of Nebraska and having earned his J.D. from the University of Nebraska College of Law, Terry’s Nebraska roots run deep.
When he is not working, Terry enjoys outdoor activities including spending time on the family farm and family activities with his young family.