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's Team Receives Broad Recognition from The Best Lawyers in America® 2023
In its newly released 2023 edition, The Best Lawyers in America® has recognized 44 McGrath North attorneys in the full range of specialty practice areas key to supporting businesses of all sizes across a broad range of industries, and 28 attorneys have been recognized for 10 years or more. Of these attorneys recognized based on peer-review surveys, seven were named “Lawyer of the Year.” This honor is awarded to only one attorney with the highest overall peer-feedback for a specific practice area and geographic location.
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McGrath North Great Plains Super Lawyers and Rising Stars
McGrath North is honored to announce that 20 of its lawyers have been recognized as Great Plains Super Lawyers and Rising Stars in the 2022 Super Lawyers Ranking list. These lawyers practice in the core specialty areas critical to serving the firm’s clients across the country and help fulfill our commitment to focus first and always on client success.
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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, Securities Litigation, Class Action/Mass Torts) 2009-2022
- “Best Lawyers in America”, 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
- 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
