Education
- Harvard Law School (J.D., Magna Cum Laude, 1989)
- Yale University (B.A., Magna Cum Laude, 1986)
Admissions
- Nebraska (1990: Sustaining Member)
- Pennsylvania (1989 (non-resident active status))
- U.S. District Court, District of Nebraska (1991)
- U.S. District Court, District of Colorado (1999)
- U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit (1990)
- U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit (1991)
- U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit (1996)
- U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit (2011)
- U.S. Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit (2020)
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
10th Annual Accounting Seminar for CPAs
McGrath North is sponsoring and conducting our Tenth Annual Seminar for Accounting Professionals in Omaha, Nebraska. The seminar will focus on a variety of topics such as: Assessing and Addressing Cyber Risk, M&A for the CPA, Section 1031 Tax Deferred Exchanges, Patent Protection, New Wage and Hour Exempt Status, Working with Potential Litigation in Mind, New Developments and Practice Pointers for State Taxes and Incentives, plus Common Retirement Plan Errors and Correction Opportunities and how they impact CPAs.
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Publications
More PublicationsDon't Send That Fax!
In many offices, fax machines now seem like ancient relics, but fax machines still generate significant litigation because of a federal statute called the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (“TCPA”) that, among other things, prohibits specified “junk faxes.”
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The Federal Trade Commission Has Issued Important Guidance Regarding How To Respond To A Data Breach.
On October 25, 2016, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) issued a guide and instructional video regarding how to respond to a data breach. Both the guide and video are available at this link, which also contains a summary by the FTC.
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- American Bar Association
- Nebraska State Bar Association
- Omaha Bar Association
- Great Plains Super Lawyers (Business Litigation) 2009-2024
- “Best Lawyers in America”, Advertising Law, Commercial Litigation, Criminal Defense: White Collar, Litigation – Securities, Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions – Defendants
- “Best Lawyers in America”, Omaha Lawyer of the Year, Litigation-Securities, 2014, 2022
- Chambers USA, America’s Leading Lawyers for Business (Nebraska, Litigation: General Commercial - Band 3)
- Law Clerk to Judge John R. Gibson, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit, 1989 – 1990
- Fellow, Litigation Counsel of America Honorary Society
- Listed: Martindale-Hubbell, AV/Preeminent Rating
- Representing a defendant in a lawsuit alleging an antitrust conspiracy in the markets for fed cattle and cattle futures and options.
- Obtained the district court dismissal of claims alleging misleading labeling of beef products.
- Representing a plant nutrient manufacturer in patent litigation.
- Representing a leading digital agriculture company in intellectual property disputes.
- Represented victims of a Ponzi scheme, including developing evidence by taking the Ponzi schemer’s deposition in federal prison.
- Represented defendants in class actions alleging securities claims, ERISA claims, and claims involving marketing and labeling.
- Represented defendants in lawsuits involving recalled food products.
- Represented parties in trade secret disputes.
- Represented a defendant in a nationwide class action trial and in defending against plaintiffs’ appeal from the verdict, ultimately resulting in a judgment in our client’s favor.
- Related Practices
- Business and Corporate
- Intellectual Property and Technology
- Litigation and Dispute Resolution
- Class Action and Mass Tort
- Commercial Litigation
- Complex Litigation
- Corporate Governance, Securities Litigation and Shareholder Disputes
- Food and Agribusiness Litigation
- Governmental Disputes and Actions
- Intellectual Property Litigation
- Personal Injury and Product Liability Litigation
- Professional Liability Litigation
- White Collar Defense and Investigations
- Related Industries