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David L. Hefflinger

Attorney

Phone (402) 633-1436 Email David

Dave’s practice is concentrated in the areas of securities, corporate and tax. He has more than thirty years of experience in business and tax planning, including the structure and operations of business entities, public and private business financing and succession planning. Dave has served as securities counsel for initial public offerings and represented public companies in equity and debt offerings, merger transactions and SEC reporting and disclosure. Dave counsels medium-sized and large corporations with respect to planning, corporate governance and regulatory compliance. Dave has substantial experience in corporate boardrooms advising the board of directors of private and public companies on matters ranging from reporting/disclosure to governance to executive compensation.

Success Story:

Dave has counseled multiple clients on the road from startup to IPO to successful public company. Dave recently represented sellers of several family-owned businesses with sales prices in excess of $100 million, several public companies in equity and debt sales exceeding $100 million, and multiple companies in board level regulatory compliance matters.

Education

Creighton University School of Law (J.D., Summa Cum Laude, 1972)
Creighton University (B.A., Cum Laude, 1969)

Admissions

Nebraska (1972: Sustaining Member)
U.S. Tax Court (1976)
U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit (1974)

News

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June 13, 2025

McGrath North is Recognized in Chambers USA 2025

McGrath North continues its tradition of being highly recognized for excellence in the Chambers USA Legal Guide 2025.

08/20/2024

McGrath 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.

Publications

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09/16/2019

Challenges To The Corporate Rule Of Stockholder Primacy

Background

03/01/2017

Compensation Clawbacks in 2017

Recent Media Coverage

Omaha Bar Association
Nebraska State Bar Association
American Bar Association
Committee on Federal Regulation of Securities, American Bar Association

Author, “Alternatives to Federal and State Registration of Securities,” Nebraska CLE
Author, “Regulatory Pitfalls in Acquiring, Selling or Expanding a Business,” Nebraska CLE
Past Member, Nebraska State Bar Association House of Delegates
Past President, Nebraska Continuing Legal Education
Past President, Great Plains Federal Tax Institute
President, McGrath North, 1996 – 2010
Fellow, American College of Tax Counsel
Fellow, American College of Trust and Estate Counsel
Fellow, Nebraska State Bar Foundation
Listed: “Best Lawyers in America”, Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships), Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law, Corporate Governance Law, Corporate Law, Mergers and Acquisitions Law, Non-Profit / Charities Law, Private Funds / Hedge Funds Law, Securities / Capital Markets Law, Securities Regulation, Tax Law, Trusts and Estates, Venture Capital Law
“Best Lawyers in America” Omaha Lawyer of the Year, Mergers and Acquisitions, 2025
“Best Lawyers in America” Omaha Lawyer of the Year, Corporate Law, 2009, 2014
“Best Lawyers in America” Omaha Lawyer of the Year, Trusts and Estates, 2010
“Best Lawyers in America” Omaha Lawyer of the Year, Tax Law, 2013
Listed: Chambers USA, America’s Leading Lawyers for Business (Nebraska, Corporate/Commercial – Band 3)
Listed: Great Plains Super Lawyers (Securities & Corporate Finance) 2007-2022
Listed: Martindale-Hubbell, AV/Preeminent Rating