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J. Scott  Paul

J. Scott Paul

Attorney

Scott has practiced nationwide with extensive litigation experience in Nebraska, Iowa, Alabama, Illinois, Texas and Oklahoma.

Scott is outside general counsel for the Omaha Airport Authority.


Scott’s litigation practice remains primarily defense oriented, concentrating on medical malpractice defense and insurance coverage.

Scott is also a frequent speaker on ethics and professional responsibility at various seminars and conferences throughout the Midwest.

Scott has been a shareholder in the firm since 1990.  The law firm at which he previously practiced merged with McGrath North in 1988.  He has over 37 years of litigation experience.

Education
  • Creighton University School of Law (J.D., 1981)
  • University of Iowa (B.B.A., 1978)
Admissions
  • Nebraska (1981: Sustaining Member)
  • Iowa (Inactive) (1999)
  • U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit (1981)
08/30/2023

McGrath North Attorneys Awarded The Most Top Chambers Rankings in 2023

 


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08/22/2023

McGrath North's Team Receives Broad Recognition from The Best Lawyers in America® 2024

 


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Events

12/8/22

McGrath North Hosts Privacy & Data Protection Summit

On December 6, 2022, McGrath North held its Privacy & Data Protection Summit at the Scott Conference Center in Omaha, Nebraska. The over 100 attendees from almost 70 companies at the half-day event had the opportunity to hear speakers and panelists, including guest experts from the industry, share insights on key topics including:  


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12/19/2019

Professional Responsibility and Ethics — Current Issues

 


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Publications

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09/11/2020

Are COVID-19 Business Interruption Losses Covered? Initial Court Rulings Favor Insurers

 


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  • Nebraska State Bar Association – President 2018-2019
  • Omaha Bar Association, President 2006-2007
  • Nebraska State Bar Association – Executive Council 2011-2020
  • Nebraska State Bar Association – House of Delegates 2009-2013, 2021
  • Chair of OBA Ethics Seminar Committee
  • Nebraska Judicial Qualifications Commission (2021-2025)
  • Listed: “Best Lawyers in America”, Commercial Litigation, Ethics and Professional Responsibility Law, Insurance Law, Litigation – Insurance, Professional Malpractice Law – Plaintiffs
  • “Best Lawyers in America”, Omaha Lawyer of the Year, Insurance Law, 2018
  • “Best Lawyers in America”, Omaha Lawyer of the Year, Litigation - Insurance, 2023
  • Listed: Great Plains Super Lawyers (Insurance Coverage, Class Action/Mass Torts, Professional Liability) 2007-2010, 2012-2023
  • Listed: Martindale-Hubbell, AV/Preeminent Rating
  • Fellow: Nebraska State Bar Foundation, 2021
  • Fellow: American Bar Foundation, 2021
  • Listed: Chambers USA, America’s Leading Lawyers for Business (Nebraska, Insurance – Band 2)