Education
- Creighton University School of Law (J.D., 1989)
- Creighton University (B.A., 1983)
Admissions
- Nebraska (1989: Sustaining Member)
- Colorado (2013 (inactive))
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
More Events14th 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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13th Annual Seminar For Accounting Professionals
McGrath North is sponsoring and conducting our Thirteenth Annual Seminar for Accounting Professionals in Omaha, Nebraska. The seminar will focus on a variety of topics such as: You’re Collecting Sensitive Personal And Financial Data From Your U.S. Clients: Are You Doing What Is Required To Protect It?; Help Your Consumer Products Clients Save Time and Money; Structuring and Implementing Buy-Sell Agreements; New Section 199A: All the Highlights; My Meme is Better than Yours: Internet IP Considerations; Labor and Employment Law Under Trump: Where are We and Where are We Headed?; The State Tax Anatomy Series—Wayfair Meets the Tax Defense Team; and Employee Benefits Annual Review.
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Alerts
IRS ANNUAL COST-OF-LIVING ADJUSTMENTS EMPLOYEE BENEFIT DOLLAR LIMITATIONS FOR 2024
Making several changes, the IRS has released the 2024 cost-of-living adjustments applicable to the dollar limits and thresholds for retirement plans and health and welfare benefit plans. Plan sponsors should update their systems and formulas to include the limits that have been adjusted.
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Publications
More PublicationsThe SECURE Act 2.0: New And Expanded Distribution Rules And Events
The Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Act 2.0 or the SECURE Act 2.0 brings a variety of new retirement plan requirements and options to plan sponsors. Among the SECURE Act 2.0 provisions are several new minimum distribution rules and distribution options. This article focuses on the new distribution options offered through the SECURE Act 2.0 that plan sponsors should consider offering to plan participants as the different options become available. The new distribution events generally apply to account based defined contribution plans, such as 401(k) plans. However, the new minimum required distribution age and cash-out rules apply to all qualified plans.
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IRS ANNUAL COST-OF-LIVING ADJUSTMENTS EMPLOYEE BENEFIT DOLLAR LIMITATIONS FOR 2023
Making several changes, the IRS has released the 2023 cost-of-living adjustments applicable to the dollar limits and thresholds for retirement plans and health and welfare benefit plans. Plan sponsors should update their systems and formulas to include the limits that have been adjusted.
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- Listed: “Best Lawyers in America”, Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law
- “Best Lawyers in America”, Omaha Lawyer of the Year, Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law, 2017, 2022
- Listed: Great Plains Super Lawyers (Employee Benefits Law) 2018-2022
- Adjunct Professor-Employee Benefits, Creighton University School of Law
- Creighton Law Review Member
- Creighton Moot Court Board Member
- Pension Council of the Midlands, President (2003-2006)
- Western Pension and Benefits Council, Member
- Listed: Martindale-Hubbell, AV/Preeminent Rating
- Listed: Chambers USA, America’s Leading Lawyers for Business (Nebraska, Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation – Band 1)