Education
- Creighton University School of Law (J.D., Cum Laude, 2005)
- University of Nebraska-Lincoln (B.S.B.A., 2002)
Admissions
- Nebraska (2005: Sustaining Member)
- U.S. District Court, District of Nebraska (2005)
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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Events
14th Annual Seminar For Accounting Professionals
McGrath North is sponsoring and conducting our 14th Annual Seminar for Accounting Professionals in Omaha, Nebraska.
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Publications
Social Media Privacy: In Court, It May Not Be Your Choice
Let’s face it: in today’s world, social networking is everywhere. Whether via Facebook, MySpace, or Twitter, we are all attempting to stay connected with friends, family, or even co-workers. Many of these sites offer “privacy settings” allowing us to keep some of this information private by limiting access to only those authorized. But, be advised: if you are ever involved in a lawsuit, this “private” information may not be quite as private as you may think.
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- Omaha Bar Association
- Nebraska State Bar Association
- American Bar Association
- Creighton Law Review Staff 2003-2004, Assistant Editor, 2005
- Domestic Moot Court Board, 2004-2005
- Listed: “Best Lawyers in America”, Commercial Litigation, Litigation – Insurance, Litigation – Securities, 2016-2024
- “Best Lawyers in America”, Omaha Lawyer of the Year, Litigation-Securities, 2023
- Listed: Great Plains Super Lawyers (Business Litigation), 2013-2024
- Listed: Chambers USA, America’s Leading Lawyers for Business (Nebraska, Litigation: General Commercial – Band 3)
- In Re Application OP-0003, 932 N.W.2d 653 (Neb. 2019)
- Represented only major oil pipeline company to obtain siting approval in Nebraska through trial and appeal.
- Boyd Jones Construction Co., et al. v. Ootzie Properties, et al., (Pottawattamie County District Court 2018)
- Obtained summary judgment and order of foreclosure in multi-party construction dispute.
- TransCanada Keystone Pipeline, LP v. Nicholas Family Limited Partnership, et al., 908 N.W.2d 60 (Neb. 2018)
- Represented successful party in 40 separate fee disputes at county court, district court, and through consolidated appeal.
- In Re Syngenta Mass Tort Actions, 2017 WL 54345
- Obtained complete dismissal of client in mass action proceeding.
- In Re Syngenta Ag MIR 162 Corn Litigation, 2016 WL 4382772
- Obtained complete dismissal of client in multiple putative class actions.
- Coventry Health Care of Nebraska, Inc. v. Nebraska Department of Administrative Services, et al., 2016 WL 4435197 (Dist. Neb. 2016)
- Represented successful bid protestor through protest and subsequent procurement litigation involving State’s procurement for contracts for managed care organizations.
- Castellar Partners, LLC v. AMP Ltd., 864 N.W.2d 391 (Neb. 2015)
- Represented international financial services company in the successful enforcement of a forum selection and jurisdiction contract provision.
- McKinnis Roofing and Sheet Metal, Inc. v. Hicks, 803 N.W.2d 414 (Neb. 2011)
- Represented homeowner at trial and on appeal in successful dispute with roofing company.
- ConAgra Trade Group, Inc. v. Fuel Exploration, LLC, (Dist. Colorado 2009)
- Obtained summary judgment of liability in favor of client on dispute regarding crude oil derivatives.
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- Construction Claims Litigation and Arbitration
- Corporate Governance, Securities Litigation and Shareholder Disputes
- Eminent Domain and Condemnation
- Food and Agribusiness Litigation
- Governmental Disputes and Actions
- Insurance Litigation - Coverage and Defense
- Intellectual Property Litigation
- Personal Injury and Product Liability Litigation
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