About Katie
Katie Figgins built her legal foundation in Omaha, where she completed her law degree at Creighton University School of Law in 2011. She entered the profession at a time when litigation over federal and state rules was evolving rapidly. The classroom years and early practice shaped a lawyer comfortable in courtrooms and appellate briefs alike.
After law school she qualified to practice in both Iowa and Nebraska and before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit. Those admissions have guided much of her work. Appearing in state trial courts and in federal appellate proceedings has been a recurring element of her career.
Colleagues describe her approach as methodical. She breaks complex matters into discrete issues and addresses each piece in sequence. She favors precise briefing and clear oral argument. That practical style has been especially useful when working on appeals or on contested motions in multi-jurisdictional matters.
Figgins has maintained current membership in professional associations that support continuing legal education and courtroom practice. She attends seminars and engages in peer networks to keep current on developments in evidence, procedure and appellate rules. That participation provides a regular forum for testing arguments and refining litigation tactics.
Her career path includes handling matters that cross state lines and occasionally require work in federal appellate court. The mix of state and federal practice has required attention to differing procedural deadlines and standards of review. She is comfortable preparing appellate records, drafting briefs, and presenting oral argument when cases reach higher courts.
Outside the courtroom she places emphasis on clear communication with clients and opposing counsel. She prefers straightforward explanations over legalese. That clarity helps clients make timely decisions about settlements, appeals and trial strategy.
Figgins balances courtroom work with continuing study of appellate decisions and procedural innovations. She reads recent opinions closely and integrates procedural changes into case handling. That habit streamlines preparation when matters move from trial court to appellate review.
She currently practices law in Iowa and Nebraska and appears in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit.
