Dick attended the University of Nebraska at Lincoln, where he received his Bachelor's Degree in 1971 and Law Degree in 1974. since 1974 he has practiced law across Nebraska, handling litigation for insurance companies, corporations and individual clients. Dick's litigation experience has focused on personal injury, insurance defense, insurance fraud/coverage matters, building and home construction litigation. He has experience as a property casualty adjuster and has served in the Judge Advocate Corp for the Nebraska National Guard. He is active in the management of the firm and serves as a volunteer at Boystown and is the President of the Gladiator Soccer Foundation which supports youth soccer organizations. He enjoys motorcycling, fishing and other outdoor activities.