Education
- Creighton University School of Law (J.D., 1988)
- Kearney State College (B.S., Magna Cum Laude, 1984)
Admissions
- Nebraska (1988: Sustaining Member)
- U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit (1999)
News
More NewsMcGrath North's Team Receives Broad Recognition from The Best Lawyers in America® 2023
In its newly released 2023 edition, The Best Lawyers in America® has recognized 44 McGrath North attorneys in the full range of specialty practice areas key to supporting businesses of all sizes across a broad range of industries, and 28 attorneys have been recognized for 10 years or more. Of these attorneys recognized based on peer-review surveys, seven were named “Lawyer of the Year.” This honor is awarded to only one attorney with the highest overall peer-feedback for a specific practice area and geographic location.
READ MORE
Alerts
Eighth Circuit: Bankruptcy Plan Confirmation Requirements Do Not Mandate Using Prime Rate Or Treasury Bond Rate In Determining Discount Rate For Secured Claims
When a borrower files for bankruptcy, one of the key issues in the case is often whether the borrower’s bankruptcy plan proposes making payments to its secured lender that have a present value of at least the allowed amount of the lender’s secured claim. The need to calculate present value often gives rise to disputes about the appropriate discount rate to be used in making the calculation.
READ MORE
Publications
More PublicationsBankruptcy Update – Protecting Secured Claims In The New Year
With chapter 11 bankruptcy filings on the rise, all businesses are expected to begin feeling the impacts this year. This article provides a summary of significant changes to the bankruptcy code that lenders should be aware of as they navigate anticipated increased bankruptcy filings from borrowers.
READ MORE
- American Bar Association
- American Bankruptcy Institute
- Nebraska State Bar Association
- Omaha Bar Association
- Creighton University Law Review
- Listed: “Best Lawyers in America”, Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law, Commercial Litigation
- Listed: Martindale-Hubbell, AV/Preeminent Rating