Megan Brunken

Megan Brunken

Attorney at Law

Lincoln
Nebraska
Licensed in
NE, OR
University of Nebraska

"Megan is amazing! She always explains things so clearly and in a way that makes sense."

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About
Megan Brunken strives to be not just a legal advisor, but a trusted coach & partner helping clients achieve their goals. In addition to her legal degree, Megan has a B.S. and Masters in accounting and experience in accounting and tax preparation. She began her career in government service, successfully representing the Nebraska Department of Revenue in multi-million-dollar litigation in areas such as corporate income tax and sales tax. She now represents private entities, non-profits, and individuals.

Megan also enjoys helping non-profits from formation to management, while keeping them in compliance with complex oversight on a federal… read more and state level.
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Practice Areas

Main Areas of Focus
Business Formation & Structure
Business Formation & Structure
  • Advisory Agreement
  • Business Formation Consults
  • Business Licenses & Industry Regulations
  • Buyout Agreement
  • Bylaws
  • Corporate Dissolution
  • Corporate Formation
  • Corporate Restructure
  • Delaware Incorporation
  • Founders Agreement
  • Franchise Agreement
  • Franchise Disclosure Document
  • Franchise Formation
  • Joint Venture Formation
  • LLC
  • Operating Agreement
  • Partnership Formation
  • Shareholder Agreement
  • Other Business Formation Matter
Non-Profit
Non-Profit
  • 501(c) or 501(c)3 Compliance
  • Non-Profit Formation
  • Non-Profit Fundraising
  • Other Non-Profit Matter
Tax
Tax
  • Tax Audit
  • Tax Filings
  • Tax Lien
  • Tax Penalties
  • Tax Planning
  • Other Tax Matter
Other Practice Areas
Commercial Contracts
Commercial Contracts
  • Affiliate Agreement
  • Business Consulting Agreement
  • Distribution Agreement
  • Equipment Lease
  • Licensing Agreement
  • Lien
  • Loan Agreement
  • Manufacturing Agreement
  • Marketing Agreement
  • Non-Disclosure Agreement (Commercial)
  • Privacy Policy
  • Profit Share Agreement
  • Publishing Agreement
  • Release of Liability
  • SaaS Agreement
  • Sales Agreement
  • Service Agreement
  • Terms of Service
  • User Agreement
  • Vendor Agreement
  • Other Commercial Contract Matter
Labor & Employment
Labor & Employment
  • Benefits & Compensation
  • Contractor Agreement
  • Employee Handbook
  • Employment Agreement
  • Employment Policies & Procedures
  • Equity Compensation
  • Intellectual Property Assignment Agreement
  • Non-Compete Agreement
  • Non-Disclosure Agreement (Employment)
  • Severance Agreement
  • Other Labor & Employment Matter
Lawsuits & Disputes
Lawsuits & Disputes
  • Cease & Desist Letter
  • Demand Letter
Legal Research & Writing
Legal Research & Writing
  • Brief
  • Case Law Research
  • Letter of Intent
  • Memo
  • Other Legal Research & Writing Matter
Mergers & Acquisitions
Mergers & Acquisitions
  • Asset Purchase
  • Asset Purchase Agreement
  • Merger
  • Reverse Merger
  • Spin-offs
  • Stock Purchase
  • Other Mergers & Acquisitions Matter
Other Legal Services
Other Legal Services
  • General Advice
Outside General Counsel
Outside General Counsel
  • Outside General Counsel
Real Estate
Real Estate
  • Buying & Selling Commercial Real Estate
  • Buying & Selling Residential Real Estate
  • Commercial Lease
  • Home Owner Associations
  • Property Management Contract
  • Purchase & Sale Agreement (Commercial)
  • Real Estate LLC
  • Residential Lease
  • Other Real Estate Matter
Securities & Finance
Securities & Finance
  • Stock Purchase Agreement
  • Subscription Agreement
  • Other Securities & Finance Matter
Trademarks & Copyrights
Trademarks & Copyrights
  • Trademark Search
  • Other Trademark & Copyright Matter

Client Reviews

4.9
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out of 6 reviews
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Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

"Megan was great to work with!"

Consult on Corporate Restructure
Posted on Sep 19, 2022
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"Megan was so responsive and helpful in getting my LLC set up and answering my legal questions. I would highly recommend her services!"

Mental Health Therapist
Non-UpCounsel Client
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"Megan is awesome! She always provides an excellent service and great advice. I can't recommend her enough."

Consulting for grant-funded projects
Non-UpCounsel Client
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"She always on top of her things and she get everything taken care where you don't have to worry a thing!"

Nail salon
Posted on Nov 23, 2020
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"Megan is amazing! She always explains things so clearly and in a way that makes sense."

Form LLC and all other necessary business formation
Posted on Nov 19, 2020
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"Knowledgeable and responsive"

Assist with Tax Filings
Posted on Oct 16, 2020

Work History

Brunken Law, LLC

Principal Attorney

Aug 2018 - Present

Practice areas include:
- Business formation, structuring, and maintenance
- Business contracts & transactions
- Non-profit/charitable organization formation, management, and taxation
- Tax
- Outside general counsel

Aug 2018 - Present

American Outlaws, Inc.

CFO

Oct 2011 - Present

- Manage accounting, human resources, legal, and tax
- Manage 200+ chapters of the non-profit organization
- Oversee the financial operations, including planning and budgeting
- Implement operational best practices
- Monitor open legal issues involving the company and legal issues affecting the industry

Oct 2011 - Present

Nebraska Department of Revenue

Attorney

Jun 2009 - Nov 2014

- Successfully represented governmental agency in multi-million-dollar tax cases against multinational businesses
- Researched, interpreted, and explained Federal and state statutes and regulations, court decisions, and other legal precedent
- Worked with taxpayers to resolve protested audits and deficiency determinations in a variety of tax programs
- Drafted memos, correspondence, and pleadings

Jun 2009 - Nov 2014

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