Education
- Creighton University School of Law (J.D., Cum Laude, 1977)
- Drake University (B.A., 1974)
Admissions
- Nebraska (1977: Sustaining Member)
- Iowa (1977)
News
More NewsMcGrath North Celebrated in the 31st Edition of The Best Lawyers in America® and the Fifth Edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch®
McGrath North is proud to announce that it has achieved significant recognition in the latest editions of both The Best Lawyers in America® and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America. In the 31st edition of The Best Lawyers in America®, 45 of our attorneys have been honored across 60 distinct practice areas, showcasing the firm’s deep expertise and commitment to delivering exceptional legal services.
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McGrath North is Recognized as a Top-Ranked Firm in Chambers USA 2024
McGrath North is once again proud to announce that 22 of our attorneys have been recognized by Chambers USA – America’s Leading Lawyers for Business in their respective legal practice areas. Additionally, our firm's expertise is showcased with 8 core practice areas ranked for excellence.
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Publications
McGrath North Attorneys Recognized in "Best Lawyers in America"
McGrath North is pleased to announce that 19 of the firm’s lawyers have been recognized in the 2008 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America. The lawyers recognized for this honor are:
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- Omaha Bar Association
- Nebraska State Bar Association
- Iowa Bar Association
- Listed: “Best Lawyers in America”, Construction Law, Land Use and Zoning Law, Real Estate Law
- “Best Lawyers in America” Omaha Lawyer of the Year, Real Estate Law, 2011
- Listed: Chambers USA, America’s Leading Lawyers for Business (Nebraska, Real Estate – Band 1)
- Listed: Great Plains Super Lawyers (Real Estate)
- Fellow, Nebraska State Bar Foundation
- Listed: “Best Lawyers” Omaha Construction Law Lawyer of the Year 2017
- Listed: “Best Lawyers” Omaha Land Use and Zoning Law Lawyer of the Year 2018, 2021
- Listed: Martindale-Hubbell, AV/Preeminent Rating
Continuing in his role as an integral strategist and actuator in important building projects over the years, Lee's recent projects include:
- Negotiation of a time sensitive build to suit credit tenant lease on a new $55 million-plus headquarters building for a major corporate client.
- Negotiation of a $500 million-plus, multi-year progressive design-build construction contract for an airport terminal modernization program and a variety of ancillary contracts. His involvement includes ongoing consultation to the client on the administration of the program as well as keeping the various private and public stakeholders aligned and moving forward in a timely and cooperative manner.
- Represented a Nebraska municipality in providing Tax Increment Financing to successfully incentivize a major corporation to construct a $450 million-plus production facility in the community, and handled related annexations and rezoning, all of which involved a wide array of public and private stakeholders and complex stakeholder relations challenges.