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Litigation: General Commercial

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With a team of over 30 professionals and decades of experience in matters across the country in federal and state courts, McGrath North has a deep, strong bench to support our clients and achieve your successes.


We are day-one prepared to relentlessly and creatively advocate for our clients across all core areas of complex commercial, mass tort, and personal injury litigation, and in private and third-party administered business arbitration. We have sophisticated trial experience and that experience positions us, when appropriate, to successfully resolve claims without the risk and cost of trial before a jury, judge, or arbitration panel.


During case assessment, through discovery and motions, and up to and during the trial, our team stays concentrated on assessing and reassessing the cost-effective steps needed to maximize achieving the result desired by the client. We never litigate for litigation’s sake, and we always collaborate with our clients’ business leaders and in-house counsel to stay aligned and value-driven. To maximize this alignment, we look for opportunities when it may be appropriate to utilize alternative fee arrangements.


Ranked Members

William Hargens

James Powers

James Fitzgerald

Patrick E. Brookhouser

Patrick Pepper


Practice Group Co-Chairs

Brian McKernan

April Hook

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What the Team is Known For

McGrath North Mullin & Kratz PC is a full-service firm with a widely respected litigation offering. Proficient across a broad array of commercial and insurance-related disputes. It advises an impressive range of local and regional clients, with significant knowledge of the energy and financial services sectors. The firm demonstrates further expertise in the agricultural and consumer goods sectors, featuring in a plethora of contentious mandates for a number of regional and multinational food companies. McGrath North is well versed in product liability and business tort disputes, with further expertise in bankruptcy cases and breach of contract. This practice also provides significant experience in corporate governance, mass torts and class actions. The team also has experience on IP disputes.

Work Highlights

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  • McGrath North Mullin & Kratz PC defended Unite Private Network in several lawsuits that alleged damages from a gas explosion and fire in Omaha's retail commercial district.

Strengths

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"It is an incredibly skilled and talented firm for litigation. The level and depth of the litigation attorneys at McGrath North is extraordinary."

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"The attorneys are knowledgeable and well-prepared to address complicated legal issues."

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"McGrath North have a strong ability to handle complex litigation matters. They are up to date on the current legal landscape and have strong relationships within the legal community."

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Notable Practitioners

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James G Powers
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James G Powers
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James Powers is cochair of McGrath North Mullin & Kratz's litigation practice and has over three decades of experience litigating on breach of contract, product liability and eminent domain disputes. He has further strengths with regard to transactions and bankruptcy matters. He also has experience on property damage and contractor disputes.

"His experience and foresight has been incredibly helpful. He is very responsive and efficient."

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William F Hargens
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William F Hargens
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William Hargens maintains his considerable standing in the market for his work on M&A, fraud and ERISA-related litigation, as well as his handling of nationwide class action cases. He has experience on jury and non-jury cases.

"Bill is a reliable and trusted counsel. His practical, common-sense approach in resolving contested disputes is a valuable asset."

"He is an excellent litigator."

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James Fitzgerald
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James Fitzgerald has a wealth of expertise in the litigation market, representing clients in breaches of fiduciary duty, as well as various other commercial disputes. He also represents clients in front of arbitration panels and appellate courts.

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Patrick D. Pepper
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Patrick D. Pepper
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Patrick Pepper has notable expertise in breach of contract, tax, antitrust and eminent domain issues. He is also experienced in class action disputes.

"He is a strong strategist."

"Patrick is an outstanding litigator and trial lawyer."

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Patrick E Brookhouser Jr
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Patrick E Brookhouser Jr
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Patrick Brookhouser is notable for his representation of clients in Nebraska as well as across the country. His expertise covers both single-plaintiff litigation and class action disputes. He has experience on construction disputes, and is also known for handling IP disputes.

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James G Powers
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James G Powers
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William F Hargens
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William F Hargens
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James Fitzgerald
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Patrick D. Pepper
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Patrick E Brookhouser Jr
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Members

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April Hook

Head of Department

Brian McKernan

Head of Department