Dedicated Legal Advocacy for Individuals, Businesses & Nonprofits in Nebraska

Counsel. Courage. Community.

Communitas Law & Economic Development Group, P.C.

At Communitas Law & Economic Development Group, the highest form of advocacy that stands up when the stakes are greatest — when a life, a livelihood, or a legacy hang in the balance but also, when you just need counsel to understand your perspective and help you shape a solution

Whether the matter is deeply personal, business-critical, or a catastrophic injury that has changed everything in an instant, we are the advocates who stand in the gap — prepared, relentless, and unafraid of the hardest fights.

We were built on a simple conviction: that legal excellence and community understanding are not opposing forces, but partners. That conviction does not change as the stakes rise — it sharpens. The same firm that helps a family, forms a business, and strengthens a community is the firm that will fight for that family, that business, and that community when everything is on the line.

Community Legal
Services

Communitas provides community legal services for Nebraska individuals and families navigating immigration and citizenship law, housing and employment rights, criminal defense, estate planning, and probate matters.

Economic Development & Business Law

We help businesses, nonprofit organizations, and community-focused ventures address legal and strategic needs through business formation, governance, real estate and commercial transactions, contracts, economic development consulting, and nonprofit planning.

Litigation & High-Stakes Matters

When a life, livelihood, business, or legacy is on the line, Communitas provides legal advocacy for high-stakes litigation and disputes involving business and commercial matters, civil litigation, family law, civil rights, administrative law, and catastrophic injury and personal injury claims.

Our Approach

Why Communitas Stands Apart

Integrated Expertise

We combine legal services with economic development strategy, because your legal needs are connected to your broader success.

Community Rooted

Our founder's 25+ years of civic leadership and 18+ years of community coaching mean we understand our clients' contexts deeply.

Client-Centered

Your goals drive our strategy. We listen, plan carefully, and deliver results tailored to your specific objectives.

Bilingual & Culturally Competent

We serve diverse populations with linguistic and cultural fluency, ensuring clear communication and culturally informed counsel.

About Us

At Communitas Law & Economic Development Group, we believe legal excellence and community understanding go hand in hand. We serve individuals, businesses, and nonprofits across Nebraska with integrated legal services and strategic economic development consulting—all grounded in authentic commitment to the communities we serve.

Whether you’re navigating immigration law, launching a business, strengthening a nonprofit, or pursuing community-centered development, our team brings both professional expertise and deep local knowledge to every engagement.

Meet Our Founder

George B. Achola

  • → George B. Achola is an accomplished attorney and civic leader who brings 25 years of progressive leadership in legal affairs, real estate, community development, and public sector governance to Communitas Law & Economic Development Group.
  • → His unique combination of executive-level business experience, deep community roots, and authentic commitment to social impact makes him an ideal guide for clients seeking both professional excellence and community understanding.
  • → Vice President & Counsel, Burlington Capital (2014–2025) – Leading legal strategy for a national real estate and investment firm managing multimillion-dollar projects
  • → Former General Counsel, Housing Authority of the City of Omaha (2006–2014) – Principal legal officer for Nebraska’s largest affordable housing provider, overseeing a $60M+ portfolio
  • → 25+ Years Progressive Legal Experience – Including senior roles at Kutak Rock, major litigation, compliance, and corporate matters

Practice Areas