Not only is he an accomplished attorney, dedicating decades of pro-bono work in the civic, charitable and medical sectors, but an award-winning author and historian. Lawrence (Larry) Dwyer’s published works include “Standing Bear’s Quest For Freedom,” chronicling the first civil rights victory for Native Americans, declaring tribesmen “persons under the law,” and biography, “Andrew J. Poppleton, Fighter For Omaha City, The Union Pacific Railroad, and Chief Standing Bear.”

Which coincidentally ties into The Daily Record’s ongoing profiles on members of the community’s legal profession. Not only was Poppleton instrumental in founding the Omaha Bar Association 150 years ago, but as its first president, he wrote its initial constitution and bylaws, Dwyer said.

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