Meet the Team
John F. Hanson
John F. Hanson is of counsel to the firm. Mr. Hanson’s work in estate planning, probate, trusts, real estate, and land-title matters have made him a highly respected member of the Nebraska legal community. John is a McCook native. He graduated from McCook High School in 1957 and earned his undergraduate degree magna cum laude from Doane College in 1961. He received his law degree in 1964, graduating with disctinction from the University of Michigan Law School. He was admitted to the Nebraska State Bar that same year.
John has been extensively involved in the Nebraska State Bar Association throughout his career. He served on the Real Estate, Probate and Trust Section Board and chaired that section from 1987 to 1988. He has also served for many years on the Real Estate Practice Guidelines Committee, including as its chair, and has participated as a speaker and seminar planner on matters involving real estate, probate, and trust law. He served on the Sixth Supreme Court District Committee on Inquiry (Ethics) from 1992 to 1999. His professional service also includes leadership in the Nebraska Land Title Association, where he served on the board and as president from 1987 to 1988.
John has been a Fellow of the prestigious American College of Trust and Estate Counsel (ACTEC) since 1985. Fellowship in ACTEC is extended to experienced trust and estate attorneys who have demonstrated a high level of professional skill, integrity, and service to the profession.
J. Bryant Brooks
J. Bryant Brooks is a 1980 graduate of Creighton University School of Law and has practiced law in Nebraska for his entire career. Early in his career, he served as Hitchcock County Attorney and has provided legal counsel to area communities, gaining broad experience in both public service and local government law.
Mr. Brooks later served as an in-house legal counsel for Mutual of Omaha before joining a large Omaha law firm, where he further developed his skills across a broad range of legal areas. This combination of public sector, in-house, and large-firm experience has given him a well-rounded perspective that he continues to bring to his clients.
Throughout his career, Mr. Brooks has successfully tried numerous jury cases involving criminal prosecution, criminal defense, and personal injury. That experience, along with his appellate practice before the Court of Appeals and the Nebraska Supreme Court, give him extensive courtroom experience and a practical understanding of litigation from multiple perspectives.
Mr. Brooks is a past president of the Western Nebraska Bar Association and the McCook Rotary Club. He has been active with numerous other civic organizations throughout the community. Today, his practice focuses primarily on real estate, business/corporate, oil and gas, estate planning, personal injury and probate.
Nathan A. Schneider
City Manager, City of McCook, NebraskaNathan A. Schneider (better known as 'Nate') was hired as City Manager for the City of McCook in June, 2014. Prior to accepting the position of City Manager, Nate served as City Attorney for McCook from 2007 to 2014. Nate has also served as counsel for the Villages of Indianola and Bartley.
Nate moved to McCook when he was 12 years old and graduated from McCook Senior High in 1993. He attended Nebraska Wesleyan University from 1993-1997 where he obtained a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science with a minor in Economics. From 1997 to 2000 he attended the University of Nebraska College of Law where he received his Juris Doctorate. Nate then returned to McCook to start his career in law where he practiced for 13 years before taking the City Manager position. He first worked as an Associate Attorney at Goodwin Law Office prior to opening his own private practice, Schneider Law Office. It wasn't long before he was approached by the law firm of Mousel and Garner to join their team. He worked as an Associate Attorney for three years at Mousel and Garner until the partnership of Mousel, Brooks, Garner and Schneider was formed in 2010.
Nate is actively involved in our community. He has served on the Community Hospital Foundation, CASA Board of Directors, and has served as the President of the Historic 14th Judicial Bar District. He has volunteered as a coach for various athletic teams and is a past member of the McCook YMCA Board of Directors, McCook Optimist Club, as well as being a 2002 Leadership McCook graduate.
Nate has also served as an adjunct professor for McCook Community College, teaching Business Law for five years and Western Civilization for one year.
Nathaniel J. Mustion
Attorney at LawNathaniel J. Mustion (“Nate”) grew up on a farm between McCook and Culbertson, Nebraska. He attended Culbertson High School and, after graduating, farmed alongside his family for several years before deciding to pursue a career in law.
Nate earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Nebraska at Kearney in 2008, graduating summa cum laude with a major in Political Science and a minor in Criminal Justice. He went on to attend the University of Nebraska College of Law in Lincoln, where he graduated with honors in 2012.
Nate began his legal career with the law firm of Lane and Williams in Ogallala, where he practiced until 2014, when he joined his current firm, Mousel, Brooks, Schneider, Mustion & Shifflet, P.C., L.L.O., in McCook.
His primary practice areas are municipal law, family law, and general civil litigation. Nate serves as City Attorney for the City of McCook and as Village Attorney for Bartley and Holbrook. In his family law practice, he places particular emphasis on high-net-worth divorces, with specialized experience in farm and agricultural divorces. His civil litigation practice includes personal injury matters, in which he has helped clients obtain multi-million dollar settlements.
Nate remains closely tied to his agricultural roots and continues to help manage his family’s farm alongside his siblings. He is married to Amanda Mustion, a surgical nurse at McCook Community Hospital, and together they have a daughter. Aside from practicing law, his passion in life is traveling the world with his family. He and Amanda are avid scuba divers.
Lisa M. Shifflet
Partner AttorneyIndianola native Lisa M. Shifflet brings dedication, integrity, and over a decade of legal experience to her clients and community. A 2015 law school graduate, Lisa combines practical experience with a deep understanding of the law to provide strategic, client-focused representation.
Lisa maintains a broad and dynamic legal practice, representing individuals, families, businesses, landlords, and municipalities throughout Southwest Nebraska. Her primary areas of practice include:
· Criminal Defense | Civil Litigation | Business Law | Estate Planning
· Real Estate Law | Probate | Landlord/Tenant Matter | Municipal Law
In addition to her private practice, Lisa proudly serves as City and Village Attorney for several area communities, providing trusted legal counsel to local governments and assisting with ordinance enforcement, governance matters, and municipal compliance.
Lisa is known for her approachable style, strong work ethic, and commitment to protecting her clients’ rights while delivering practical, solution-focused representation. Whether advocating in the courtroom, guiding families through difficult transitions, assisting businesses with legal strategy, or helping clients plan for the future, she strives to make the legal process clear, efficient, and effective.
Above all, Lisa is a devoted mother of four. Outside of the office, she cherishes spending time with her family and staying actively involved in her community.